FMCSA and DOT rules, compliance, inspections and enforcement news for carriers and drivers.
NHTSA Moves to Roll Back Truck Fuel Economy Rules — What It Could Mean for the Trucking Industry A major regulatory shift in Washington could change how fuel efficiency requirements are applied to commercial trucks and engines, giving manufacturers more flexibility while opening a new debate over costs, technology, and the future of trucking. The…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has renewed an exemption allowing certain commercial learner’s permit holders to operate commercial motor vehicles without a qualified CDL holder seated in the front seat after they have passed the CDL skills test. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has once again granted an exemption that is likely to…
FMCSA Plans New Broker Qualification Standards: What Every Carrier, Broker, and Owner-Operator Needs to Know For years, discussions surrounding trucking regulations have focused primarily on commercial drivers. New rules regarding CDL requirements, English proficiency, safety compliance, Hours of Service, electronic logging devices, and vehicle inspections have dominated industry headlines. While these regulations directly affect drivers…
Congress Renews Focus on Highway Safety Around Commercial Trucks Road safety remains one of the most important priorities for the trucking industry, and lawmakers in Washington are once again emphasizing the importance of educating all drivers on how to safely share the road with large commercial vehicles. A bipartisan group of members of Congress recently…
Will Repealing the Federal Excise Tax Lower Trucking Costs? What the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act Means for the Industry The trucking industry is once again debating one of the most controversial taxes affecting commercial transportation in the United States: the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Lawmakers have introduced the…
Why English Proficiency Matters for Truck Drivers in the United States The trucking industry is one of the most important parts of the American economy. Every day, truck drivers move food, medicine, fuel, retail products, construction materials, and nearly every product people use across the country. Without professional drivers, the supply chain would stop almost…
The Hidden Crisis Behind DOT Violations In The Trucking Industry Many trucking companies still underestimate how dangerous repeated DOT violations and poor compliance management can become. For some carriers, inspections are viewed as temporary inconveniences that can be fixed later with paperwork, quick repairs, or legal disputes. But in today’s trucking environment, that mindset is…
The Trucking Industry May Be Losing More Drivers Than Many Realize The American trucking industry has faced driver shortages for years, but recent conversations around non-domiciled drivers have started revealing a deeper issue that many companies may still be underestimating. Some people argue that non-domiciled drivers represent only a small fraction of the workforce. Numbers…
Day One Of The 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck Brought Heavy Inspection Activity Across North America The 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck officially began yesterday, May 12, with commercial vehicle inspectors across the United States, Canada, and Mexico launching one of the trucking industry’s largest annual enforcement operations. From the early morning hours, weigh stations, temporary inspection…
ELD Compliance During DOT Blitz Week – What Truck Drivers and Fleets Need to Know DOT Blitz Week has officially started, and inspectors across the United States are increasing enforcement efforts on commercial vehicle compliance. One of the biggest focus areas during this year’s inspection campaign is Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance. For trucking companies,…
