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Five more ELDs lose certification from FMCSA

FMCSA has revoked the certification of ELDs from five providers: Ontime Logs, Green Light ELD, Sahara ELD, US Fast, and ELD Wise. Users advised to revert to paper logs or logging software for hours of service recording.

November 20, 2025

Sahara Eld Showcase

Are carriers with ELP violations less safe? New research says yes

A University of Tennessee study finds truck drivers and carriers with English Language Proficiency (ELP) violations have substantially more safety violations and worse CSA scores.

November 6, 2025

English Language Elp Violations Unsafe Trucking Carriers

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ATA: Driver shortage about quality, not quantity

Despite 39,000 carriers exiting, ATA Economist Bob Costello asks why fleets raised pay in a recession if finding qualified drivers is easy.

October 27, 2025

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Phoenix ELD revoked by FMCSA

One week after FMCSA removed five ELDs from its registered devices list, it takes down Phoenix ELD.

October 23, 2025

Crash victim advocates again distort truck crash data

Truck-involved crash fatality numbers in 2022 and 2023 per 100 million miles driven were some of the worst in more than 30 years!

October 22, 2025

Arkansas DOT begins AI truck inspection project

The $2.7 million project includes weigh-in-motion sensors, Tire Anomaly Classification Systems, License Plate Recognition and more. Also: Stevens Transport names new Senior VP of Fleet Services; Averitt's customer service call center celebrates 30 years of service.

October 17, 2025

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DOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure

FMCSA is withholding $40,685,225 in Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funding from California.

October 16, 2025

Transportation worker in safety vest checking truck documentation at vehicle inspection point

CVSA announces Operation Safe Driver Week results

Law enforcement personnel participating in the week-long enforcement effort issued five times as many citations and warnings to commercial drivers as they did passenger vehicle drivers. Also: Mack, Autocar issue recalls; truck parking information deployed along I-5 in Washington state.

October 15, 2025

FMCSA extends paper med cert waiver

Carriers and truck drivers can now use paper medical examiner's certificates for 60 days following their issuance through Jan. 10, 2026. Also: TCA opens application period for Fleet Safety Awards.

October 13, 2025

Truck Highway Medical Certificate

Could a potential new HOS rule give truck drivers more flexibility?

Proposed pilot program will test flexible sleeper berth options for truck drivers.

October 2, 2025

Semi-truck parked at night with trailer, illuminated by warning lights

Group calls for more safety regs in wake of Deadliest Truck Crash report

From 2016 to 2022, fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses in the United States increased 26.4%, according to FMCSA.

September 29, 2025

Damaged white semi-truck after highway collision, debris scattered on road

Would FMCSA's Split Duty Period proposal enhance truck driver safety, happiness?

The FMCSA has proposed a new pilot program that would allow truck drivers to pause their 14-hour on-duty clock for 30 minutes up to three hours.

September 25, 2025

Pausing Truck Drivers 14 Hour On Duty Clock

FMCSA offers details on proposed HOS-flexibility pilot programs

Following DOT Secretary Sean Duffy's announcement of the launch of the pilot programs Monday, FMCSA released proposals showing one pilot would add more split-sleeper berth options, while the other would allow drivers to pause their 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours per duty cycle.

September 16, 2025

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Group launches campaign against heavier truck limits

Legislative efforts to increase commercial truck weight limits have popped up in recent history and have traditionally been opposed by trucking stakeholders.

September 15, 2025

Line of big rig semi trucks with loaded semi trailers standing on the at the weighing station with scales for weighing along the axes.

FMCSA revokes registration of three more ELDs

The ELDs were removed from FMCSA's "registered devices" list. Truck drivers and fleets using the TT ELD PT30, ELOG42, and Renaissance ELD devices must discontinue their use and revert to paper logs or logging software.

September 4, 2025

DOT proposes adding fentanyl to drug-testing panels for truck drivers, other transportation workers

The proposal would add fentanyl and norfentanyl to DOT's drug testing programs in keeping with Department of Health and Human Services guidelines. Also: ATRI calls for industry input on top concerns; International MVs recalled for battery cable isse.

September 3, 2025

Hours-of-service waiver for Oregon wildfire responders extended

FMCSA has extended a waiver through Sept. 30 that provides HOS relief for truck drivers providing direct assistance to wildfire relief in Oregon. Also: Beware of increased cargo theft on Labor Day and the days following.

September 1, 2025

Semi Truck Night Highway Hours Hos

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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Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.

Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation

Abilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.

Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.

Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport

Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.

Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition

USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.

'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team

Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.

Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm

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