**Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Freeze Pending Regulations**
On January 20, President Donald Trump ordered a freeze on all pending federal regulations. This includes rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) [CDLLife](https://cdllife.com/2025/trump-orders-federal-agencies-including-fmcsa-to-freeze-pending-regulations/).
The order stops agencies from sending new rules for publication without White House approval. It also requires agencies to withdraw any rules that have been submitted but not yet published. Additionally, agencies are advised to delay the start of any rules that have been published but are not yet in effect for 60 days.
This move affects several transportation regulations that were being developed under the Biden administration. Some of these include the Heavy Vehicle Speed Limiters rule, the Heavy Vehicle Automatic Emergency Braking rule, and a broker transparency rule. It is unclear if these rules will move forward under Trump, who has previously favored deregulation.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and other trucking groups have urged Trump to stop the speed limiter rule for commercial trucks. They argue that such regulations could negatively impact truck drivers and the industry.
Supporters of the freeze say it allows the new administration to review regulations before they take effect. Critics argue that it could delay important safety and industry reforms.
It remains to be seen how this order will impact transportation policies in the coming months.