Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026:
TCA announces 2026 ‘Elite Fleet’ carriers
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has announced its 2026 class of TCA Elite Fleet certified carriers, marking the second year of the program recognizing the best places to drive in the truckload industry. This year’s class is made up of 57 carriers.
Building on the success of its inaugural year, the TCA Elite Fleet initiative continues to spotlight North American for-hire truckload carriers that demonstrate excellence in creating supportive, rewarding, and driver-focused work environments, TCA said.
Developed in partnership with the University of Denver’s Transportation & Supply Chain Institute, the TCA Elite Fleet certification recognizes carriers that prioritize competitive compensation, strong safety cultures, driver engagement, and innovative practices designed to enhance quality of life behind the wheel.
Certified fleets underwent a comprehensive evaluation process that examined critical performance indicators including safety, driver satisfaction, turnover, compensation and benefits, equipment quality, operational efficiency, and overall driver experience. To ensure credibility and transparency, surveys of company drivers and independent contractors were again used to validate carrier submissions.
“Following a successful first year, the TCA Elite Fleet program has quickly become a meaningful benchmark for excellence in our industry,” said TCA President Jim Ward. “The carriers recognized in 2026 have demonstrated a strong commitment to investing in their drivers and fostering environments where professionals can thrive. We commend these fleets for raising the bar and helping move our industry forward, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements at our upcoming event.”
The 2026 TCA Elite Fleets will be honored at TCA’s Annual Convention in Orlando, with a special awards program scheduled for Monday, March 2.
FMCSA reinstates previously-revoked ELD
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has reinstated the DSG Elogs device from DSG Tracking after revoking the device’s certification last week.
FMCSA did not provide additional details as to why the device was revoked or what corrections were made to get it reinstated.
The DSG Elogs device was one of four revoked on Jan. 13. The other three devices -- PremierRide Logs, State Elogs and State Elogs 2 -- remain revoked. Carriers and drivers using those devices have until March 15 to replace them with a compliant device.
