Trucking Regulation

A day-long hearing at the New York City Council focused on the bill that would drastically impact Amazon’s delivery model.

If a truck driver wants to save a few bucks by running some of its miles without diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), it’s now going to be possible for that to occur without the prospect of regulatory  “enforcement” provided by a DEF sensor slowing down the vehicle.  But what are the other consequences if that money-saving […]

Indiana’s new law cracking down on English proficiency for CDL issuance is now in effect.

The ATA won’t receive any legal fee compensation in its tolls battle with Rhode Island.

EPA changes its diesel exhaust fluid sensor policy.

The Diesel Truck Liberation Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins, aims to lower equipment costs for truckers.

AXN Automotive Systems’ Louisville plant manufactures axles and suspensions for heavy-duty truck and trailer OEMs across North America.

How the feds are tackling non-dom CDLs and English language proficiency.

Dalilah’s Law on issuing CDL and other safety measures passed its first hurdle in Congress.

A New Jersey delivery company will reclassify its drivers as full time employees and not as independent contractors. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Unionization of the workplace thought it hadgotten a boost by the Cemex standard, but it took a hit in a recent court case.

Josh Brecheen advocated for a national expansion of a program that empowers local law enforcement to assist ICE in removing non-citizen truck drivers from the road.

Regulations originally designed to protect brokers are being used against them.

Widespread procedural lapses in the return-to-duty process could threaten clearances issued to truck drivers and other transportation operators, according to DOT.

ORLANDO–Derek Barrs received a standing ovation when he completed his address to the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and it felt completely spontaneous and genuine. The new administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spoke to his first TCA annual meeting Monday, fiercely defending the steps that the agency and other parts of the federal […]

The FMCSA is seeking 18 commercial drivers to help pre-test more flexible sleeper berth splits and a new 14-hour “window pause” before these pilot programs roll out nationwide.

Regulators warn Congress that stagnant 1985 insurance minimums now cover less than 1.5% of median “nuclear” verdicts leaving a consolidated trucking fleet exposed.

A new enforcement regime in New York state could land some drivers in trouble quicker than before.

Regulators are looking into allegations that Wilson Logistics may have submitted false data in a CDL training exemption request.

Discover how the latest independent contractor rule changes affect truckers and the logistics industry.

During his state of the union speech, President Trump urged passing of “Dalilah Law” barring states from issuing CDLs to illegal aliens.

A bipartisan effort to restore FMCSA’s authority over freight scammers has advanced in the Senate.

A dangerous driver is still in a truck with his own DOT number, operating under someone else’s authority.

FMCSA will be taking more action against foreign drivers and fraudulent carriers, including tighter test restrictions and securing the carrier registration process.

The FMCSA has made changes to a slate of technical rules affecting drivers and carriers, including ditching spare fuses and embracing digital inspection reports.

New federal guidelines enforce strict 48-hour document deadlines – including weekends – to purge unvetted foreign drivers.

DOT is purging over 550 “CDL mills” from the national registry after investigators exposed widespread violations and fraudulent training practices.

The FMCSA has warned Illinois to fix its non-domiciled CDL program or face decertification and the loss of up to $128.6 million in federal highway funds.

New legislation would cap state fuel taxes at 50 cents per gallon by leveraging federal highway funds.

International Roadcheck 2026 focuses on ELD safety and cargo securement.

The EPA has rescinded a landmark Obama-era policy that removes the agency’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas standards and electric vehicle quotas for trucks.

FMCSA has finalized strict new non-domiciled CDL standards, initiating a five-year staggered phase-out for an estimated 200,000 drivers affected by the new rule.

Jim Mullen is slated to head the Truckload Carriers Associaton.

The Self Drive Act of 2026 empowers the trucking sector by authorizing revenue-generating autonomous freight and relaxing federal crash-reporting requirements.

Federal regulators are weighing a proposal to allow drivers to ditch ELDs for paper logs, potentially ending the digital mandate for small carriers.

A truck driver licensing overhaul has moved to OMB for final review, signaling an imminent end to regulatory limbo for nearly 200,000 foreign-domiciled truckers.

The Stop Underrides Act 2.0 mandates 40 mph-rated side guards for all new trucks and trailers while dropping the controversial retrofit requirements for existing fleets.

FMCSA clarifies that while most English proficiency failures now trigger out-of-service orders, truck drivers in designated border zones will be allowed to continue their routes.

The Trump administration is demanding warranty and failure data from top manufacturers in an effort to end truck engine shutdowns.

New federal rules unlock thousands of H-2B visas for transportation yet a State Department freeze and strict English testing could still keep foreign drivers off U.S. roads.

The Trump administration is investigating whether EV safety risks justify a retreat from electric truck adoption following the rollback of federal emissions mandates.

Are ELP out-of-service violations actually effective law enforcement?

New legislation would mandate independent appeals for safety data contested by truck drivers while expanding carrier access to current driver records.

Regulators are pursuing a three-year extension for a non-domiciled CDL data collection despite legal challenges, citing a need for federal oversight.

Proposed federal legislation would allow tow operators to transport disabled tractor-trailers to repair facilities without taking them apart on hazardous highway shoulders.

Federal regulators have officially opened a 30-day comment period on ATA’s request for a five-year exemption to continue onboarding 18-to-20-year-old interstate truck drivers.

The three-part series of the Trucking Alliance’s safety agenda wraps up with discussion of English, ELDs and insurance.

A court refused to grant an order forcing California to resume granting CDL renewals.

The FMCSA has issued an emergency declaration covering most of the US waiving hours-of-service rules through February 6 for truckers delivering essential supplies.

A regional LTL carrier is adding a surcharge to compensate for costs created by Pacific Northwest regulations.

Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina have issued 14-day emergency waivers for federal hours-of-service rules to expedite essential winter storm relief through January.

Part 2 of the Trucking Alliance’s safety agenda for 2026 and beyond.

The House approved a $108.3 billion DOT funding package that secures a landmark $200 million for truck parking – but final enactment is at the mercy of a tight deadline and a severe snowstorm.

The American Trucking Associations warned Congress that safety is being compromised within the defense department through the use of unauthorized motor carriers.

In the first of a three-part series, the Trucking Alliance spells out its safety goals for this year and the future.

OOIDA is challenging FMCSA crash-risk research, claiming its reliance on telematics and a lack of control groups will produce unscientific results.

SB 1587 adds $1 million minimum damages, employer liability and ICE notification requirements

The Trump administration plans to step up its crackdown of non-domiciled CDL drivers by using AI to smoke out the companies that hire them.

Aumovio has applied for an exemption to replace traditional truck mirrors with its camera system, aiming to join other manufacturers already authorized.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold $50 million from North Carolina after an audit found the state illegally issued over half of its foreign driver CDLs.

New legislation establishes a federal framework for autonomous trucking by authorizing commercial freight pilots while preempting conflicting state regulations.

The U.S. government has withheld millions in truck safety funds from California for missing a deadline to cancel thousands of CDLs issued to foreign nationals.

An Alabama law enforcement official is calling to repeal or revise CVSA’s decal policy, arguing it creates a safety loophole for drivers who commit serious violations.

Inspectors are monitoring the progress of DOT organizations in implementing prior recommendations.

The U.S. Postal Service is moving to eliminate foreign truck drivers who are ineligible to work in the U.S. from third-party motor carriers.

Truck crash victim advocates want FMCSA to permanently scrap its teen-driver pilot program, calling it a lethal risk to road safety.

Trucking and safety groups are urging the FMCSA to deny a request to replace roadside warning triangles with LED signs, arguing the technology is unproven.

Bipartisan legislation would make stealing private-carrier packages a federal crime, extending cargo protections to shield drivers and potentially reduce carrier insurance costs.

Transportation attorney Matthew Leffler says that a new bill in Congress meant to hold freight brokers accountable has some issues.

Federal regulators are holding off a decision on 18-20-year-old truck drivers, eventually forcing a choice between big-fleet expansion and small-business wage protection.

Recent Hours of Service waivers granted by FMCSA now cover 20 states.

This year the Trump administration overhauled the trucking industry by rolling out aggressive deregulation, canceling speed limiter mandates, and tightening driver English-language standards.

New FMCSA guidance mandates brokers using ineligible trust providers must secure a compliant replacement within a 30-day window or face immediate suspension.

The order directs expedited rescheduling to Schedule III, but the same agency that’s held up oral fluid testing for two years now holds the keys to marijuana testing’s future.

The Kowalski Freight Brokers Safety Act establishes new federal civil penalties and oversight for brokers who hire motor carriers with existing safety violations.

Biden’s FMCSA buried a FOIA request seeking to link driving schools to fatality data.

Supply chain executives urged Congress to mandate a federal response against the multi-billion dollar surge in high-tech cargo theft.

Lawmakers from Pennsylvania and New York introduced a bill that would create a federal clearinghouse for data aimed at preventing trucks from striking low-clearance bridges.

Federal regulators issued a temporary hours-of-service waiver for truckers hauling heating fuel in four states due to severe cold and a major refinery outage.

Despite declining traffic fatalities, DOT is considering ending its National Roadway Safety Strategy, with a decision expected by January 2026.

When a November 2025 draft memo from the Department of Transportation surfaced promising a groundbreaking “data-driven severity matrix” to catch chameleon carriers, it raised uncomfortable questions about ARCHI (Application Review and Chameleon Investigation), built with $3.5 million in congressional funding in 2012-2013. Is this bureaucratic amnesia, rebranding of an underperforming system, or evidence that FMCSA’s chameleon detection infrastructure has been quietly abandoned?

The FMCSA accelerated its effort to remove illegal and substandard electronic logging devices from service.

Why not include a preventable crash rate in CSA scores?

Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is urging colleagues to use a transportation spending bill to clamp down on CDL violators.

A federal appeals court is holding in abeyance a lawsuit against FMCSA’s non-domiciled CDL restrictions until the agency issues a final rule.

The Trump administration’s crackdown on non-domiciled CDLs was carried out with no evidence safety was at risk, according to states.

FMCSA is cracking down on illegal CDL training by banning thousands of providers and warning 4,000 more that they risk getting banned as well.

Regulators aim to eliminate non-compliant, loophole-exploiting ELD equipment with a more rigorous vetting process.

Federal regulators plan to launch a 25-minute survey to quantify the benefits of adding more truck parking capacity.

The November State of Freight webinar took place against a continuation of a market that is showing only the slightest signs of a turnaround.

Lawmakers are trying to build momentum for legislation to allow truck makers to suspend engine shutdowns caused by cold-weather emissions system failure.

Regulators are threatening to withhold up to $151 million from Pennsylvania and potentially decertify its CDL program over uncorrected non-domiciled license errors.

U.S. Custom Harvesters is urging FMCSA to clarify a CDL exemption for H-2A workers – and to exempt other visa holders – to prevent a bureaucratic crisis from crippling the nation’s crop harvesting workforce.

A panel at the Trimble Insight conference took on the issue of trying to forecast the freight market in 2026.

Trucking and safety groups are warning FMCSA that its pilot program for more flexible truck driver rest rules poses a high risk of driver coercion.

FMCSA’s pilot program to pause the 14-hour driving window fails to address the industry’s detention time problem, argue truck safety advocates.

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As California revokes 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs amid a feud between Governor Newsom and Secretary Duffy, industry experts warn motor carriers to prepare for liability risks and a hit to freight capacity.

Federal regulators plan to survey 60 motor carriers for data on driver work schedules and crash risk that potentially could help inform adjustments to hours-of-service restrictions.

US DOT announced that California revoked thousands of commercial driver’s licenses, accusing the state of illegally issuing them to ineligible foreign drivers.