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Fleets, drivers given more time to use paper medical cards
The waiver, in place since July, has now been extended until April 10, allowing fleets and drivers to use paper copies of their medical cards as proof of a driver's medical certification for up to 60 days after its issuance. Also: Echo Global Logistics launches new cross-border service; more.
January 7, 2026
Regulations
USPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleet
All non-domiciled CDL operators have to be thoroughly vetted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
January 5, 2026
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January 5, 2026
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$118M in DOT grants awarded for enforcement, CDL issuance, more
FMCSA awarded High Priority grants, CDL Program Implementation grants and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training to close out 2025. Also: Rhode Island heating fuel emergency declared; Allison Transmissions acquires Dana's Off-Highway business for $2.7 billion.
January 5, 2026
Economic trends
Could Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend boost freight?
Could $2,000 tariff dividend checks spark a 2021-style freight boom, or will inflation and debt dampen the impact?
January 2, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA issues CDL testing waiver for Mass. island drivers
Prospective CDL holders taking their CDL skills tests on Martha's Vineyard get to waive a portion of the test, but will receive restricted CDLs. Also: Mack delivers new Pioneer to mid-Atlantic fleet; Dealers Choice Auto Transport acquired.
January 2, 2026
Regulations
Bill to expand agricultural commodity short-haul exemption reintroduced
The bill would expand ag haulers' HOS exemption to be year-round rather than just in state-designated planting and harvesting seasons. Also: Previously-recalled Mack Granites hit with another; Averitt announces new VP.
December 31, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA revokes certification of four ELDs from three companies
Motor carriers and drivers using the four devices should stop using them and replace them with a compliant device within 60 days. Meantime, revert to paper logs.
December 30, 2025
Regulations
The Dignity Act could help fill trucking's labor gap
The Dignity Act of 2025 aims to reform EB-3 visas and provide long-haul carriers with stable, legal foreign labor.
December 30, 2025
Autonomous
Rail companies wary of trucking's adoption of autonomous trucks
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern argue their merger is vital to survive the "intensifying" threat of driverless trucks and autonomous vehicle technology.
December 26, 2025
Business
Beware increased cargo theft activity during winter holiday period
CargoNet reported an 82% uptick in cargo theft activity during the winter holiday period between 2020 and 2024. Also: Nebraska heating fuel haulers get HOS relief; Trucking Cares Foundation donates $10K to veterans-support organization.
December 25, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA offers details on new warning-device study plans
The agency will conduct a controlled experiment on a closed course to study the effects of warning devices to help determine future regulation. Also: Border Patrol, ICE arrest 87 "illegal alien" CDL holders; nat-gas distribution company Martin Midstream names next Land Transportation Senior VP.
December 24, 2025
Regulations
Winter weather prompts more HOS relief in three states
Drivers transporting certain heating fuels get hours-of-service relief in New York, Maine and Kansas. Also: Love's Financial expands with three acquisitions; massive proposed rail merger gets pushback; Peach State Truck Centers opens new driver-focused dealership.
December 23, 2025
Regulations
ATA petitions FMCSA for exemption to effectively extend under-21 pilot program
In response to ATA's petition, OOIDA urged FMCSA to reject it and instead offered support for another path for under-21 truckers. Also: Railroad associations' HOS exemption provisionally renewed; Volvo donates new VNL to children's museum; Nagle Companies' president recognized by local trucking organization.
December 22, 2025
Safety & Compliance
Marijuana rescheduling won't affect DOT drug testing rules, agency says
Despite marijuana's reclassification to a Schedule III drug, DOT told CCJ that "safety-sensitive positions will still be barred from ingesting the drug."
December 18, 2025
Regulations
House members launch bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus
The caucus will focus on trucking issues and policies that promote integrity, safety and growth within the industry. Also: Volvo Group opening new parts distribution center in Washington; Hyundai Translead partners with Hyundai Capital to form new financing arm.
December 18, 2025
Regulations
Congress passes reforms for military freight carriers
Munitions haulers finally secure the right to well-lit, gender-specific restrooms on military installations under new provisions in the 2026 NDAA.
December 17, 2025
Regulations
Winter weather prompts HOS waivers in five states
Heating fuel haulers in five Northeast states are getting regulatory relief due to winter storms, cold weather and other factors. Also: Oregon discontinuing its Trusted Carrier Partner Program that gave participating fleets certain benefits in the state.
December 16, 2025
Regulations
California sues DOT over losing $40M in federal funding due to lack of ELP enforcement
In its lawsuit, California claims that it meets all requirements for enforcement of English language proficiency, contrary to FMCSA's charge leading to the agency withholding $40M in MCSAP funding from the state.
December 15, 2025
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