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Safety & Compliance

Safety & Compliance

Despite clumsy rollout, FMCSA says Motus has blocked 'thousands' of bad actors from hitting the highway

While Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials acknowledge ongoing technical hiccups with the new MODIS registration system, they emphasize that the portal is successfully blocking thousands of fraudulent operators.

October 28, 2026

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Capacity squeeze and regulatory crackdowns point to durable trucking recovery

Knight-Swift Transportation CEO Adam Miller warns that despite muted consumer demand, unprecedented regulatory crackdowns and broker liability are driving an ongoing capacity squeeze that will permanently alter future freight upcycles.

October 28, 2026

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October 22, 2026

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Safety & Compliance

Legal challenge targets 20% UCR fee increase and trucker data privacy violations

The Small Business in Transportation Coalition has filed a federal petition for review in the D.C. Circuit challenging the FMCSA's 2027 Unified Carrier Registration fee rule and demanding an end to the unlawful sharing of truckers' personal data.

October 26, 2026

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FMCSA adds ethanol, heating oil to nationwide fuel-haul HOS waiver

The waiver allows certain fuel haulers to operate beyond the 14-hour daily limit through Dec. 16. Also: Alleged cargo thief charged for $12M worth of thefts; TCA accepting nominations for Professional Drivers of the Year.

October 23, 2026

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Railroad HOS relief extended by FMCSA

The Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association were granted relief from the 14-hour and 60-/70-hour rules for specific situations. Also: Werner CEO Derek Leathers named new ATA chairman; A. Duie Pyle expands; Diesel thieves busted.

October 22, 2026

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Safety & Compliance

FMCSA's DataQs reforms officially in effect

All 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories are now in compliance with FMCSA's updated DataQs requirements announced in April, including a multi-stage review process, a ban on issuing-officer decisions on challenges, strict timelines for reviews and other reforms.

October 15, 2026

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Safety & Compliance

FMCSA’s proposed trucker language rule draws praise and pushback

While major trucking associations strongly support the FMCSA's proposed rule to codify English language proficiency out-of-service rules for safety, immigrant-driver advocates warn that subjective enforcement and a lack of clear national standards could threaten freight capacity and supply chain stability.

October 12, 2026

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Safety & Compliance

Alaska will miss e-med cert deadline, FMCSA issues year-long exemption

Alaska is the last state lagging in electronic medical record integration.

October 8, 2026

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Safety & Compliance

FDA removes roadblock for oral fluid drug testing

The FDA's final order removes a critical bureaucratic roadblock by exempting regulated toxicology tests from 510(k) clearance, finally unlocking oral fluid testing for safety-sensitive employers.

October 7, 2026

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FMCSA details upcoming hours-of-service flexibility test rules

The agency moves forward with two pilot programs to collect data on increased flexibility in HOS regs with more split-sleeper options (up to 5/5 hours) and the ability to pause the 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours. More than 250 drivers will participate in each test.

October 7, 2026

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XPO expands network with two new service centers

The company opened new terminals in Arizona and Missouri, expanding its presence in the Phoenix and Kansas City metros. Also: FMCSA denies pre-CDL driving exemption for small ag fleet; Cleveland-Cliffs exemption for HOS, equipment renewed; FedEx places big order for electric delivery trucks.

October 2, 2026

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Safety & Compliance

Southeastern law enforcement sweep pulls dozens of trucks off the road

Federal, state, and homeland security agencies teamed up across four Southeastern states for a coordinated overnight enforcement sweep that placed 78 commercial drivers and 25 vehicles out of service for safety and credential violations.

September 30, 2026

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FMCSA denies drivers' ELD exemption request

FMCSA denied a request that would have allowed members of the Federation of Professional Truckers and other drivers to operate with paper logs rather than ELDs. Also: Fuel taxes suspended in Georgia; Texas relaxes dyed diesel, weight regs; more.

September 30, 2026

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States offer more regs relief amid low diesel inventories, high prices

Nebraska has waived fines and penalties for ag and livestock haulers using dyed diesel and added more weight limit flexibility for certain ag haulers. Also: Montana gives intrastate gasoline, diesel haulers HOS relief; 5 military vets named "Transition Trucking" finalists.

September 29, 2026

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Safety & Compliance

Was FMCSA's Motus site vibe coded?

Reliance on AI-assisted development might have crippled the FMCSA's new Motus platform, stranding compliant motor carriers in months-long administrative limbo.

September 25, 2026

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FMCSA eases hours-of-service for gas, diesel haulers

As diesel prices and global demand soar, FMCSA has issued a waiver providing more hours-of-service flexibility for motor carriers transporting gasoline and diesel fuel. Also: C.H. Robinson names 2026 Carrier of the Year winners; Volvo electric trucks named International Truck of the Year.

September 18, 2026

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Asset tracking & management

ELD decertifications are changing the capacity equation

Federal crackdowns on manipulated electronic logging devices and stricter carrier registration standards are eliminating illicit "shadow capacity," forcing shippers and brokers to adopt continuous vetting protocols to secure freight.

September 17, 2026

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Hazmat violations put 700 trucks OOS in unannounced blitz

During CVSA's unannounced hazardous materials/dangerous goods inspection initiative, some 683 trucks were placed out-of-service in the U.S. and Canada. Also: FMCSA extends Nebraska wildfire HOS waiver.

September 16, 2026

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More loads, tighter cash: Why trucking growth can be a financial trap

Rapid growth in the trucking industry can trigger a severe cash-flow crunch because upfront operating expenses like fuel and payroll must be paid weeks before customers settle their freight invoices.

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The little engines that could: 3 OEMs stand ready to meet EPA's strictest ever NOx limits

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Ionization technology aims to reduce fog-related vehicle accidents

Don't underestimate AI's role in trucking's recovery

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