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Safety & Compliance

Safety & Compliance
Could broker liability reform favor large carriers?
A ruling in favor of the plaintiff in the C.H. Robinson case could see smaller carriers fall out of favor with freight brokers.
March 26, 2026
Supreme Court Broker Liability Montgomery V Caribe
Regulations
Wildfires prompt hours, size and weight waivers in Nebraska
An emergency declaration is in place in Nebraska through March 30 covering truck drivers hauling "livestock feed and supplies" in the state. The Nebraska Trucking Association is also offering a fuel stipend available for those responding.
March 23, 2026
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March 1, 2026
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Regulations
Case before SCOTUS could spur broker liability legislation
Even if brokers win at the Supreme Court, congressional reform may be next.
March 19, 2026
Supreme Court Freight Broker Liability
Safety & Compliance
Committee advances Dalilah's Law: 'no English, no license'
More than 50 trucking stakeholder organizations support the passage of Dalilah’s Law.
March 18, 2026
Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC).
Trailers
Stoughton first trailer manufacturer to pass IIHS 40 mph rear crash test
Stoughton passes crash test 5 mph faster than IIHS ToughGuard requirements.
March 17, 2026
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Regulations
Amended Dalilah's Law targets English-only CDL, ban of foreign dispatch
Dalilah’s Law (H.R. 5688), which heads to the House Committee this week, seeks to mandate English-only CDL testing and ban certain foreign dispatchers.
March 16, 2026
Dalilah Coleman, who in June 2024 was involved in a violent wreck with a semi driven by an illegal alien from India named Partap Singh.
Safety & Compliance
FMCSA issues warning to fleets selling or leasing USDOT, MC numbers
The agency announced it will aggressively inactivate numbers and revoke registrations found to be part of unauthorized sales, rentals, or leases.
March 14, 2026
FMCSA advised carriers not to sell, purchase, or lease a USDOT Number or Operating Authority (MC Number) online or elsewhere from an unknown person or outside of a legitimate corporate transaction
Regulations
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
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.
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
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
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
FMCSA finalizes removal, amendment of 12 of 18 ‘burdensome’ regs previously identified
FMCSA has moved forward on a dozen of its proposed deregulatory actions, including removing the requirement to carry extra spare fuses, clarifying that electronic DVIRs are allowed, and more.
February 20, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
FMCSA boots more than 500 CDL trainers from registry
USDOT has wiped more than 7,000 from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry in less than three months.
February 18, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA extends winter-related HOS waivers for 21 states
Truck drivers hauling heating fuel in the affected states are granted hours-of-service relief through the end of February. Also: 27K Western Stars recalled; parking brake issue prompts VNL recall; "chameleon carriers" targeted in new legislation.
February 18, 2026
Winter Weather Trucks
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Emissions
Bill seeks to strip EPA of power to regulate diesel emissions
The Diesel Truck Liberation Act seeks to remove EPA authority over diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and emissions equipment, reducing repair costs for American truckers.
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Business
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Technician training
Vehicle maintenance certification improves repair rates, cuts expense
Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC).
Safety & Compliance
Committee advances Dalilah's Law: 'no English, no license'
Dalilah Coleman, who in June 2024 was involved in a violent wreck with a semi driven by an illegal alien from India named Partap Singh.
Regulations
Amended Dalilah's Law targets English-only CDL, ban of foreign dispatch
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