Lawsuit Challenges UCR System Legality: 2027 Fees Still Due Dec. 31
Small Business in Transportation Coalition claims FMCSA never lawfully established the Unified Carrier Registration system. Court ruling could halt fee…
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Supreme Court Ruling Makes Documented Safety Programs a Broker Credential
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport ends FAAAA preemption shield for brokers. Carriers who can prove active safety management gain competitive advantage in broker…
FMCSA Expands Fuel Hauler Waiver to Cover Ethanol, Heating Oil
Administrator Derek Barrs adds two fuel types to existing hours-of-service waiver as global supply disruptions and rising costs tighten delivery windows.
California Trucking Owner Admits $2.1M Fraud Using Stolen Identities
Hasan Korkmaz pleaded guilty to running a credit-card bust-out scheme through San Diego Logistics Group, which reported mileage 12 times the industry average.
FMCSA Cabotage Crackdown Targets B-1 Visa Misuse, English Proficiency
Werner CEO backs tougher enforcement of domestic-freight restrictions on foreign drivers. ATA economist warns inconsistent application could delay legitimate…
When Your Compliance Expert Retires, What Stays in the File?
59% of fleet managers expect to retire within the next decade. Most carriers have no succession plan for the compliance knowledge that walks out the door.
FDA Clears Oral Fluid and Hair Drug Tests for DOT Use
FMCSA can now accept alternative specimen types for federally mandated driver testing. ATA calls the change an important safety step.
No Roadside THC Impairment Test Exists, DOT Still Bans All Marijuana Use
Research shows THC impairs driving for four to five hours after inhalation, but blood and saliva tests don't correlate with simulator performance. DOT drug…
FMCSA Beacon Waiver for Driverless Trucks Expires Oct. 9 Amid Court Fight
Illinois cargo van operator asks 7th Circuit to block automatic reissuance of three-month waiver that lets Aurora and three other carriers use cab-mounted…
Schneider adds 26% more driver instructors to expand training capacity
Green Bay carrier grows instructor workforce to handle higher onboarding volume for new and experienced drivers.
Arkansas I-40 inspections seize $5.1M cocaine, stolen UTV in two stops
K-9 alerts during commercial vehicle inspections led Arkansas Highway Police to 254 kilograms of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and a stolen utility…
FMCSA Cannot Enforce Compliance Without More Staff and Funding
Agency oversees millions of drivers and hundreds of thousands of carriers with outdated systems and staffing that has not kept pace with its mission.