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2026 DOT Rule Changes: DVIRs, SMS, ELDs
Electronic DVIRs are now official (March 2026). New SMS scoring, ELD delistings, and electronic medical certifications — what fleets need to know.
Key Facts
- Electronic DVIRs authorized March 23, 2026 (FMCSA-2025-0115)
- New SMS: two-tier severity replaces 1-10 scale, ~2000 codes consolidated
- Paper MEC waiver expired January 10, 2026 — all electronic now
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