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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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ELP, non-domiciled CDLs: What fleets need to know
The federal government is focusing a lot on these issues of late. It's important that fleets are aware of what's going on and prepare for what the regulatory changes mean for them.
February 27, 2026
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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
Labor Department moves to rescind Biden-era independent contractor rule
The proposal aims to rescind a 2024 final rule and return to an "economic reality" analysis similar to the one used in 2021.
February 26, 2026
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Emissions
Pushmi-Pullyus in freight
As federal truck regulations shift, will OEMs and fleets revert to old tech or continue toward lower emissions?
February 26, 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
FedEx launches lawsuit over tariff refund
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the President cannot impose tariffs via IEEPA and FedEx is leading the charge for refunds in the Court of International Trade.
February 24, 2026
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Technology
Trucking tech providers respond to regulatory changes with new solutions
Motive and Spotter AI have rolled out new workforce, hiring and compliance management tools amid the many regulatory changes from FMCSA.
February 23, 2026
Motive launches new Workforce Management capabilities.
Regulations
Truck parking funding, planning update coming from DOT
The DOT's National Coalition on Truck Parking will host a meeting providing an update on the state of truck parking. Also: Lighting manufacturer seeks waiver to allow auxiliary brake-activated lights; Averitt touts expansion plans.
February 23, 2026
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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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Regulations
Supreme Court spikes Trump's tariffs, imports could surge in the near-term
With the administration’s trade framework in tatters, imports could see a short-term spike, giving rise to spot market rates.
February 20, 2026
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Regulations
EPA faces litigation after GHG regs rollback
A coalition of health and environmental advocacy organizations are suing the EPA and Administrator Lee Zeldin over the recent rescission of the 2009 Endangerment finding and subsequent GHG emissions regs. Also: New Fleet Advantage program aims to help fleets control equipment acquisition costs.
February 20, 2026
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Trucks
Detroit readies rollout of new 2027 engines
The next generation Detroit Diesels deliver enhanced efficiency designed to help offset the impacts from emissions-related changes.
February 19, 2026
The Detroit Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines will be available beginning in January 2027, with Gen 6 DD16 production following in January 2028.
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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Emissions
ATA asks EPA to revisit its looming NOx rule as OEMs eye 2027 engine launch
Most OEMs are in the final stages of getting their Model Year 2027 engines ready for order.
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
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Regulations
Compliance experts advise fleets on managing English language proficiency compliance
Fleets are now under pressure to comply with ELP regulations where enforcement is not uniform, and it's resulting in greater OOS violations that will have a "outsized impact" on CSA scores.
February 17, 2026
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FedEx Freight is expected to spin off from FedEx on June 1, 2026, subject to final approval from the FedEx Corporation Board of Directors and other customary conditions. FedEx Freight common stock is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol FDXF.
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FedEx Freight ramps up for June 1 spin-off
FedEx Freight leadership unveils a new strategy for life as an independent LTL carrier.
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Lytx report: Collisions are up, but severity is down
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