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Regulations

Regulations
Enforcement is catching up to trucking's bad actors
From English language proficiency to ghost drivers, regulators are closing in on the bad actors that have long plagued commercial trucking.
March 6, 2026
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Regulations
49 trucks put out-of-service in one-day New York blitz
The one-day New York State Police detail targeted trucks and cars with unsafe driving behaviors. Also: Mexican truck driver arrested in California for liquid meth in fuel tank; EpicVue offering Starlink for fleets, truck drivers.
March 6, 2026
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FMCSA decertifies 14 ELDs amid ongoing purge
Of the 14 ELDs revoked Wednesday, 10 are from Gorilla Fleet Safety, which said it's aware of the revocations and is working with FMCSA on a solution.
March 4, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
'Brokers could do more': SCOTUS hears oral arguments in cornerstone liability case
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II to decide if the FAAAA preempts state negligence claims against freight brokers.
March 4, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA gives more time to comment on lighting exemption request
The request from Grote Industries, now open for comments through May 10, would allow auxiliary rear or side lamps that flash or strobe when controlled by Grote’s Rear-End Collision Warning (RCW) system. Also: PacLease unveils patriotic rental trucks; new, free cancer screenings available for OTR women truckers.
March 4, 2026
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Regulations
Heating fuel emergency extended in 15 states
Motor carriers and drivers hauling heating fuel in the affected states get emergency relief from the maximum driving time regulations. Also: FMCSA looking for 18 drivers to participate in HOS pilot program test run; Saia extends NASCAR sponsorship; Office Movers Express acquires two companies.
March 3, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'
The administrator's speech highlighted changes to non-domiciled CDLs, English Language Proficiency, the CDL training provider and ELD registries and more.
March 2, 2026
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs speaks at TCA Truckload 2026.
Regulations
SAFER Transport Act would require prosecution of fraudsters, ban felons from freight
The SAFER Transport Act would require FMCSA to phase out MC numbers, establish a new freight fraud and cargo theft advisory committee, establish communication between DOT and DOJ on freight fraud, and more.
March 2, 2026
Freight Fraud
Safety & Compliance
What does the Dalilah Law mean for your (and my) CDL?
If you're a CDL holder, the law would require your state to certify that you are a U.S. citizen, proficient in the English language, and you passed all the required knowledge and skills examinations in English.
March 2, 2026
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Regulations
ELP, non-domiciled CDLs: What fleets need to know
The federal government is focusing a lot on these issues of late. It's important that fleets are aware of what's going on and prepare for what the regulatory changes mean for them.
February 27, 2026
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Regulations
Wilson Logistics' pre-CDL operation waiver renewed
The Top 250 fleet's CLP holders who have passed the CDL skills test will be allowed to continue operating without a CDL holder in the front seat. Also: SC&RA advocating for "superload" permitting harmonization; Nebraska Trucking Association to offer TCA educational resources.
February 27, 2026
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Regulations
Labor Department moves to rescind Biden-era independent contractor rule
The proposal aims to rescind a 2024 final rule and return to an "economic reality" analysis similar to the one used in 2021.
February 26, 2026
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Emissions
Pushmi-Pullyus in freight
As federal truck regulations shift, will OEMs and fleets revert to old tech or continue toward lower emissions?
February 26, 2026
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Regulations
Trump's Dalilah Law introduced into Senate, DOT funding tied to state compliance
Responding to President Trump's call for action, Sen. Jim Banks introduces the Dalilah Law to end commercial licensing for undocumented immigrants nationwide.
February 25, 2026
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Wednesday introduced the Dalilah Law–legislation that would require states to take specific measures to get illegal alien truck drivers off America’s roads to receive federal Department of Transportation funding.
Regulations
Trump champions more CDL reforms in State of the Union, calls on Congress to pass new law
Trump seeks more reforms that target CDLs issued to illegal immigrants and carriers' DOT number usage.
February 25, 2026
President Donald Trump used Tuesday night's State of the Union address to call on Congress to pass a bill that bars any state from granting commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to illegal immigrants.
Regulations
FedEx launches lawsuit over tariff refund
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the President cannot impose tariffs via IEEPA and FedEx is leading the charge for refunds in the Court of International Trade.
February 24, 2026
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Technology
Trucking tech providers respond to regulatory changes with new solutions
Motive and Spotter AI have rolled out new workforce, hiring and compliance management tools amid the many regulatory changes from FMCSA.
February 23, 2026
Motive launches new Workforce Management capabilities.
Regulations
Truck parking funding, planning update coming from DOT
The DOT's National Coalition on Truck Parking will host a meeting providing an update on the state of truck parking. Also: Lighting manufacturer seeks waiver to allow auxiliary brake-activated lights; Averitt touts expansion plans.
February 23, 2026
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Chief Financial Officer Chris Wikoff noted that last year, average truck count in Werner's One-Way division, where ECM operated, was 2,386, a 10% decrease year-over-year.
Business
ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg
Werner paid $142.4 million in 2021 for an 80% stake in regional carriers ECM Transport and Motor Carrier Services of Pennsylvania.
Founded in 2012, NHH Services provides specialized transportation and project management services throughout the United States and Canada, with expertise in heavy haul, flatbed, general freight, and complex cargo movements.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Bennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleet
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs speaks at TCA Truckload 2026.
Regulations
FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'
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Recruiting & retention
Driver churn costs fleets $13K, report shows. Is tech helping or hurting?
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Wednesday introduced the Dalilah Law–legislation that would require states to take specific measures to get illegal alien truck drivers off America’s roads to receive federal Department of Transportation funding.
Regulations
Trump's Dalilah Law introduced into Senate, DOT funding tied to state compliance
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