DACA Recipient Petitions FMCSA for Class B CDL Exemption
California woman seeks temporary restoration of commercial driver's license eligibility for DACA holders. Public comment period closes July 2.
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.
Trump Customs Order Targets Tariff Evasion, No FMCSA Compliance Trigger
Executive order directs CBP to crack down on third-country routing schemes. No new CSA scoring, no audit trigger, no operating-authority change for carriers.
FMCSA Renews USDOT Marking Rules, What 50-Foot Legibility Means
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration renewed marking requirements June 1, 2026. The rule applies to 938,861 carriers. Black marker and peeling decals…
PrePass Bypass Saves 7 Minutes Per Stop, Mobile Plus Transponder Covers More Stations
PrePass Mile Marker 2026 data shows each bypass saves up to 7 minutes, half a gallon of fuel, and $10.65 in operational costs. Fleets using mobile and…
White House Proposes 10% Tariffs on 60 Countries, EU Status Unclear
June 2 announcement leaves European Union and other trading partners uncertain whether existing tariff caps still apply.
Engine Technology Forum Launches SCR, DEF Resource Center
New website consolidates technical fact sheets, webinars, and policy guidance on selective catalytic reduction and diesel exhaust fluid systems for fleets…
Arizona Scale House Uses License Plate Readers to Reconstruct Driver's Multi-State Trip
Roadside camera networks and automated plate readers let enforcement officers rebuild a driver's timeline from Louisiana to Arizona, then match it against…
CBP Operation Checkmate Arrests 36 Undocumented Truckers
Customs and Border Protection detained 30 Indian nationals and six other foreign nationals driving commercial vehicles without work authorization.
USTR Forced Labor Tariffs Hit 60 Countries, No FMCSA Compliance Trigger
New 10-12.5% tariffs target forced labor imports under Section 301. No change to carrier operating authority, CSA scores, or cross-border documentation.
Top Logistics Fleets Average 18.08 Unsafe Driving BASIC, 72% Below FMCSA Intervention Threshold
Fleet Advantage data shows leading carriers score 41.91 on Hours-of-Service BASIC while insurance premiums hit 10.2 cents per mile and nuclear verdicts climb…
Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Repeal of 12% Federal Excise Tax on Trucks
World War I-era levy adds thousands to the cost of new Class 8 tractors and trailers. Senators filed legislation to eliminate the tax in June 2026.
Ohio Reviews 5,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs After FMCSA Tightens Eligibility
State halted new issuance in September 2025 when federal guidance narrowed immigration documents accepted for non-permanent-resident commercial licenses.