Medical Examiners Fail to Upload DOT Physicals, Putting CDLs at Risk
Drivers pass DOT physicals but face CDL downgrades when physicians don't upload results to FMCSA's National Registry. The compliance burden shifted to…
Compliance & FMCSA
FMCSA rulemakings, CSA scoring, ELD compliance, hours of service, drug-and-alcohol clearinghouse, audits and safety ratings.
Ohio Stops Issuing Non-Domiciled CDLs, 5,000 Drivers Face Downgrade
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles halts all new non-domiciled CDL issuance and renewals after FMCSA tightened eligibility. All 5,000 current holders will…
Older trucks raise CSA scores, insurance premiums, and crash liability
Fleets running pre-2020 equipment face more vehicle-maintenance violations, higher BASIC scores, and tougher underwriting. The 2027 AEB mandate makes the gap…
CBP Tariff Refund Process Heads to Federal Court Amid Importer Dispute
U.S. Customs official to testify on refund procedures after Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs. No FMCSA compliance trigger, no CSA change, no…
Senate Panel Begins Work on Highway Bill, Safety Focus Expected
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee chair signals legislation will target transportation network safety and reliability. No text or timeline yet.
Ohio Revokes 1,200 Non-Domiciled CDLs, Ends Foreign Trucker Licensing
State pulled licenses for foreign drivers and stopped issuing non-domiciled CDLs. Carriers using Ohio-licensed foreign nationals face immediate driver…
FMCSA Reviews 11 Epilepsy Waiver Requests, June 29 Comment Deadline
Eleven drivers from nine states seek exemptions to operate CMVs in interstate commerce despite seizure histories. Public comment period closes June 29.
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.
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.