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Safety & Compliance
Why the C.H. Robinson fallout and broker liability shift matter to every motor carrier
The recent legal and financial fallout for freight brokers has increased scrutiny on motor carrier safety records, fundamentally changing how fleets are vetted and insured.
September 15, 2026
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FMCSA defends buggy Motus rollout as necessary growing pain in fraud crackdown
Amid reports of dropped calls and mistaken operational shutdowns, FMCSA maintains that its new Motus system is stabilizing, blaming outdated carrier records for compounding technical migration errors.
September 14, 2026
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California finalizes repeal of zero-emission truck rules
California has officially finalized the repeal of its zero-emission truck mandates for High Priority and Drayage fleets following a legal challenge by the California Trucking Association.
September 14, 2026
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How a community of truckers built a CDL school to save their industry
After turning down a lucrative offer to run a CDL mill, a veteran truck driver relied on faith and donations from fellow drivers to build a community-backed truck driving school in Georgia.
September 11, 2026
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Hours-of-service relief extended in Oregon
The extension is valid through Oct. 11 or until the end of the emergency, whichever is sooner. Also: I-81 inspection effort puts 23 drivers, 20 trucks out of service; Volvo completes rollout of "lock and leave" OTA updates.
September 11, 2026
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Carrier stranded at weigh station by bungled Motus rollout
After FMCSA’s Motus system purged longstanding process agent filings and scrambled registered entity names, an established Texas motor carrier has been left stranded roadside and unable to operate amid systemic customer service failures.
September 10, 2026
Technical glitches during the rollout of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new Motus registration platform have crippled compliant trucking operations like Texas-based River Oaks Couriers.
Regulations
More legislation looks to address chameleon carriers
The REVOKE Act looks to strengthen the authority of U.S. DOT and FMCSA to prevent chameleon carriers from exploiting USDOT registration systems. Also: Best Fleets to Drive For open for nominations; ATS raises regional van driver pay; vocational Peterbilts recalled.
September 9, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Motus system glitches: 6 errors threatening carrier compliance
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new Motus registration platform is struggling with data inaccuracies, exposing motor carriers to unwarranted out-of-service orders and compliance violations.
September 8, 2026
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Equipment
White-labeled and vulnerable: The urgent case for FMCSA to overhaul ELD certification
Widespread vulnerabilities in white-labeled Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) pose a major threat to public safety, prompting calls for the FMCSA to require independent, third-party testing rather than manufacturer self-certification.
September 8, 2026
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House bill would make all staged-crash fraud a federal crime
Previously introduced legislation only targeted staged crashes targeting commercial vehicles, while the new bill expands that to any fraudulent crash and subsequent insurance claim. Also: Alabama touts trucking cleanup efforts; Tennessee implements Truck Parking Availability System along I-40; Boost Transport acquired by RTB Holdings.
September 4, 2026
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Emissions
House committee advances Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) with $100 million in annual funding through 2029 to help modernize heavy-duty trucking and reduce emissions.
September 3, 2026
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Comment period for EPA 2027 emissions policy changes ends
Read what the heavy-duty industry told the EPA about proposed amendments to its emissions regulations.
September 1, 2026
The EPA wrapped up the public comment period for proposed changes to emissions regulations.
Safety & Compliance
English-language proficiency enforcement will reshape operational capacity
Stricter federal enforcement of English-language proficiency for commercial truck drivers is causing sudden out-of-service disruptions, requiring carriers and brokers to overhaul their driver-vetting processes.
September 1, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Texas, Pennsylvania lead nation in FMCSA's removal of CDL training providers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration removed 110 CDL training schools from its registry Monday as part of a broader crackdown on training fraud and English proficiency violations linked to highway fatalities.
September 1, 2026
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What 16,000 stalled applications say about who is actually entering trucking
Over 92% of pending FMCSA carrier applications are stalled by insurance requirements.
August 31, 2026
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FMCSA set to hike UCR fees 20%
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a final rule increasing Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees by an average of 20% for 2027 to cover a projected state funding shortfall.
August 31, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Feds shut down 110 CDL schools in trucking fraud roundup
The Trump administration has launched a multi-state federal task force to combat fraud in the commercial trucking industry, shutting down 110 commercial driver's license training schools and targeting unqualified immigrant drivers to improve highway safety.
August 31, 2026
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Broker transparency proposal heads to OMB
The supplemental proposal will be FMCSA's second attempt at a broker transparency rulemaking in recent years, following a late-2024 proposal. Also: LoadAI parent acquires Fleetline; five-week I-5 closure upcoming; Oregon cracks down on unauthorized moving companies.
August 31, 2026
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FMCSA defends buggy Motus rollout as necessary growing pain in fraud crackdown
Amid reports of dropped calls and mistaken operational shutdowns, FMCSA maintains that its new Motus system is stabilizing, blaming outdated carrier records for compounding technical migration errors.
Technical glitches during the rollout of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new Motus registration platform have crippled compliant trucking operations like Texas-based River Oaks Couriers.
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