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Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW)

Detected July 5, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is renewing the information collection for the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program, which involves voluntary data sharing to improve supply chain efficiency. No new requirements are imposed; this is a routine renewal.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Motor carriers, freight brokers, and other supply chain stakeholders who voluntarily participate in FLOW. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments on the renewal are due by August 25, 2026, but this does not affect compliance deadlines.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

BTS is renewing the existing information collection for FLOW, which allows continued voluntary data submission. No changes to data requirements or participation rules.

Who it affects

Motor carriers, freight brokers, and other supply chain stakeholders who voluntarily participate in FLOW.

What you must do

No action required unless you are a current FLOW participant; continue submitting data as usual.

Deadline

Comments on the renewal are due by August 25, 2026, but this does not affect compliance deadlines.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12829/agency-information-collection-activities-renewal-of-a-previously-approved-information-collection

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