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Safety & Compliance

Regulations
Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz uncovers 600 out-of-service violations
CVSA's annual unannounced hazardous materials/dangerous goods inspection blitz resulted in 1,169 total violations in the U.S. and Canada. Also: Pitt Ohio opens relocated Chicago terminal; The Pete Store expands footprint.
August 29, 2025
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Regulations
Florida setting up English proficiency checks at ag inspection sites
Florida's Agricultural Law Enforcement officers will be conducing immigration and English proficiency enforcement at ag inspection sites across the state. Also: FedEx Freight driver David Comings earned top honors at the 2025 National Truck Driving Championships.
August 26, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced increased immigration enforcement in the state with the help of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Regulations
U.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck drivers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday the U.S. has paused issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers.
August 22, 2025
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Regulations
FMCSA issues another waiver for e-med cert rollout
Nearly two months after the rule took effect, 12 states are still non-compliant with FMCSA's Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration (NRII) rule.
August 21, 2025
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Maintenance
History says 13% of trucks will be parked next week with brake trouble
Will your trucks be among the 13% likely to be parked next week during CVSA's Brake Safety Week?
August 19, 2025
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Regulations
Drivers are key to your DOT rating
Drivers play a key role in whether a carrier is deemed satisfactory and there are several reasons for that.
July 23, 2025
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Regulations
NYC looking to create overnight truck parking areas
The New York City Council passed a bill that's awaiting the mayor's signature that will require the city's DOT to create overnight truck parking areas in industrial business zones. Also: A. Duie Pyle expands presence in Ohio; ATA's Trucking Association Executives Council gets new leadership
July 22, 2025
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Regulations
DOT appropriations bill would provide dedicated truck parking funding
The U.S. House's THUD appropriations bill is poised for a markup Thursday and currently includes provisions related to truck parking, speed limiters and more. Also: House bill would require carriers to submit positive hair drug tests to FMCSA Clearinghouse; Truck Parking Club gets investment from Cat Scale.
July 17, 2025
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Workforce
FMCSA gives drivers, carriers leeway on new electronic med cert rule
The agency has issued a waiver that allows drivers and motor carriers to use a paper copy of the driver's medical certificate for up to 15 days after the certificate was issued, giving more time for the information to be posted to the driver's MVR.
July 14, 2025
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Regulations
What fleets should know about recent regulatory changes
From the renewed enforcement of the English language proficiency regulations to the implementation of the electronic medical certificate rule and more, fleets need to ensure they remain compliant.
July 11, 2025
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Regulations
How to stay compliant amid confusion around new electronic med cert rule
With still a dozen states yet to comply with FMCSA's rule for electronic transmission of medical certificates, there is some confusion about ensuring compliance. Here, find tips from compliance experts on how to best ensure you and your drivers are authorized to operate.
July 9, 2025
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Regulations
Chicken processor fleet wants to use HOS ag exemption
Indiana-based Protein Transport, which transports chicken products, is petitioning FMCSA to allow it to utilize the 150-air-mile HOS exemption. Also: Truck driver caught attempting to smuggle 13 illegal immigrants in N.M.; recalls for Great Dane trailers, nat-gas Freightliner Cascadias.
July 8, 2025
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Regulations
CloudTrucks petitions FMCSA for exemption from certain driver application regs
The fleet of more than 700 owner-operators wants to use its own verification process using federal databases rather than requiring driver applicants to provide previous employment information. Also: Ryder recognizes Driver of the Year winners; new Boss Truck Shop in Arkansas.
July 3, 2025
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Regulations
DataQs reform: FMCSA pivots to new state requirements for funding
Following up on a 2023 proposal to add appeals processes for third-stage DataQs reviews, FMCSA responded to comments received by pivoting to a different approach, state-level changes to the DataQs requirements for MCSAP Grant funding.
July 2, 2025
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Regulations
No English, no trucking? Survey reveals 82% support for out-of-service orders
Overdrive's recent survey revealed a strong preference for the English language as a prerequisite to driving a commercial truck: 82% supported violators of English language requirements being put out-of-service.
June 24, 2025
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Regulations
CVSA's unannounced Brake Safety Day puts 400 trucks out of service
Of more than 4,500 inspections conducted during the one-day enforcement initiative, 398 trucks were put OOS for brakes-related violations. Also: Roush Industries to upfit trucks with Kodiak Driver autonomous system; specialized-oversized haulers get HOS waiver; Paper Transport's extended NFL franchise partnership.
June 19, 2025
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FMCSA will use 2-step evaluation for enforcement of English-speaking CDL requirement
FMCSA instructs inspectors to conduct an oral interview in English and an assessment to confirm drivers can read road signs.
May 20, 2025
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Safety & Compliance
Alabama tragedy will shine light on non-English speaking CDL drivers
Two people were killed and four others injured in a horrific semi truck crash where the driver did not speak English.
May 14, 2025
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NMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technology
The trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.
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