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Safety & Compliance

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.
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March 1, 2026
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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
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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Regulations
FMCSA sidelines nine more ELDs in ongoing device registry cleanup
FMCSA revoked the registrations of nine ELDs: GTS ELD, UTruckin, ELD365 Elog, Ironman ELD, Factor ELD, and four AirELD models. Carriers and drivers must stop using the devices and replace them with a registered device by April 14.
February 12, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA issues Final Rule banning non-domiciled CDLs almost entirely
FMCSA doubles down, completely eliminating Employee Authorization Documents as valid for CDL applications and mandating stricter eligibility standards for non-citizens seeking CDLs.
February 11, 2026
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Regulations
Trucking org petitions FMCSA for ELD exemption
The Federation of Professional Truckers group has asked FMCSA for an exemption from the ELD requirement for its members and others. Also: FMCSA requests feedback on request for paper medical cards; Averitt opens new terminal in Florida.
February 9, 2026
Paper Logs
Regulations
FMCSA extends 40-state emergency declaration
The declaration waives certain hours-of-service provisions for carriers providing direct relief in the affected states. Also: Fraudulent "trucking automation" company permanently shut down; Xos deploys new Class 6 stripped chassis; legislation looks to improve tow truck operator safety.
February 5, 2026
Winter Weather Trucks
Regulations
DOT asks for carrier, industry input on risks of EVs hauling hazmat
PHMSA seeks feedback on the safety risks, operational challenges, and regulatory considerations associated with transporting hazmat with electric trucks compared to traditional diesel trucks. Plus, Congress eyes DataQs, PSP changes.
February 2, 2026
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Regulations
Emergencies declared across Southeast ahead of winter storm, bringing HOS waivers
A massive winter storm forecast to impact much of the U.S. over the weekend prompted emergency declarations in at least a half-dozen states that waive certain trucking regs for emergency response.
January 23, 2026
Winter Forecast
Regulations
Road salt shortage prompts HOS waiver in Vermont
Carriers and drivers delivering road salt in Vermont can operate under an hours-of-service waiver through Jan. 29. Also: Truckstop.com launches a new heavy-haul-focused load board subscription.
January 19, 2026
Winter Weather Trucks
Regulations
FMCSA's ELD purge: Four new revocations
Drivers and fleets using the PremierRide Logs, DSG Elogs, and State Elogs devices should revert to paper and find replacement devices within 60 days.
January 13, 2026
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Regulations
Trucking's random drug testing rate unchanged for 2026
Carriers are still required to randomly select 50% of their drivers for random drug tests, and 10% for random alcohol tests. Also: FMCSA allowing states to waive hazmat endorsement requirement for certain jet fuel haulers; and FMCSA exploring rolling back 2023 emergency declaration change.
January 12, 2026
Drug Testing
Regulations
Fleets, drivers given more time to use paper medical cards
The waiver, in place since July, has now been extended until April 10, allowing fleets and drivers to use paper copies of their medical cards as proof of a driver's medical certification for up to 60 days after its issuance. Also: Echo Global Logistics launches new cross-border service; more.
January 7, 2026
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Regulations
USPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleet
All non-domiciled CDL operators have to be thoroughly vetted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
January 5, 2026
The Postal Service moves 55,000 loads by truck every day – nearly 2 billion miles per year.
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Recruiting & retention
Driver churn costs fleets $13K, report shows. Is tech helping or hurting?
A new report suggests that technology in the cab is having a greater impact on driver retention with more than half of drivers surveyed saying it influences their decision to remain with a fleet.
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's Dalilah Law introduced into Senate, DOT funding tied to state compliance
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
Trump champions more CDL reforms in State of the Union, calls on Congress to pass new law
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Test Drives
Test drive: Mack's brand-new Pioneer
The Detroit Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines will be available beginning in January 2027, with Gen 6 DD16 production following in January 2028.
Trucks
Detroit readies rollout of new 2027 engines
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