CVSA Roadcheck 2026 Flags ELD Tampering Spike, OOS Rate Climbs
Out-of-service violations during May 12-14 Roadcheck ran above 18.1% 2025 baseline as inspectors targeted chameleon ELDs and log editing.
Marvin Aldridge
Compliance, FMCSA, Authority & Driver Hiring
Marvin Aldridge covers the rulebook side of trucking, FMCSA rulemakings, DOT enforcement, CSA scoring, ELD mandates, drug-and-alcohol clearinghouse, audit prep, the paperwork of getting and keeping operating authority, and the CDL hiring rules that decide who can sit behind the wheel. He turns federal-register PDFs into a Monday-morning compliance checklist. When Marvin isn't writing he's usually dispatching flatbeds for TrucksTool Dispatch or hiking with his two gold retrievers.
IIHS Heavy-Duty Truck Safety Ratings Launch, No FMCSA Trigger
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety begins commercial vehicle crash testing. No docket, no CSA change, no audit requirement.
EPA Extends DEF Derate Grace Period to 650 Miles, 25 mph Floor
New EPA guidance gives fleets 650 miles of warning-only operation after a DEF fault, then 4,200 miles at 15% derate before speed drops to 25 mph. Software…
Swift Partners with FleetForce to Open CDL Training Hub in Mobile
New Alabama training site creates direct pipeline from classroom to carrier employment as Southeast freight demand climbs.
USA Truck Launches Military Apprenticeship for Veteran Drivers
Van Buren carrier builds transition program for service members entering trucking.
Trucking Coalition Asks Court to Strip New York, California CDL Authority
SBTC filed June 10 petition seeking decertification orders after FMCSA found both states in substantial noncompliance with federal CDL rules.
Hazmat Carriers Rack Up Thousands of English Proficiency Violations
FMCSA inspection data shows 200 carriers hauling placarded hazmat have been cited more than 3,000 times for drivers unable to read signs or communicate with…
Driver turnover survey is not an FMCSA compliance story
Spring 2026 turnover data carries no docket, no CSA change, no audit trigger. What small fleets must know about retention versus regulation.
Driver retention is not an FMCSA compliance story
Platform Science's 2026 Driver Experience Report shows 52% of drivers value technology, but no docket, no CSA change, no audit trigger ties retention to…
Unlicensed Truckers Cited at Roadside as Non-Domiciled CDL Access Tightens
Law enforcement officers are pulling more drivers without valid credentials as states revoke non-domiciled CDLs and FMCSA narrows eligibility.
CBP Now Blocks Mexican Truckers at Border Using DOT Cabotage Records
Border Patrol agents are cross-checking FMCSA violation histories in real time, denying entry to drivers flagged for illegal domestic hauls.
FMCSA Removes Obsolete Rules to Cut Compliance Paperwork
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration strikes outdated regulations from the books, reducing compliance costs without changing safety requirements.