BUILD America 250 Act Rewrites DataQs, Broker Authority, Hair Testing
House bill released May 17 changes how carriers contest violations, how brokers qualify for authority, and when hair testing counts for DOT drug screens: all…
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House Passes CORCA, Federal Cargo Theft Prevention Bill Advances
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act cleared the House on May 14 as cargo theft tactics shift to digital fraud and double-brokering.
Supreme Court Clears Path for Broker Liability in Carrier-Crash Cases
Unanimous ruling lets injured trucker sue broker over carrier selection, fleet managers and owner-ops should expect tighter vetting and higher insurance floors.
International Roadcheck 2026 Targets ELDs and Cargo Securement May 12–14
CVSA's 72-hour inspection blitz begins Monday. Inspectors will check electronic logging devices and cargo securement at roadside. Fleets must verify ELD…
FMCSA revoked 67 ELD devices in 16 months, two more dropped today
Safe ELD and MYLOGS ELD pulled from registry for failing technical specs. Administrator Barrs signals enforcement campaign will continue.
Court Denies Stay of Non-Domiciled CDL Rule, Case Moves to Oral Arguments
D.C. Circuit panel rejected motions to block FMCSA's final rule restricting CDL issuance to most non-domiciled drivers. Briefing schedule set, oral arguments…
DHS funding lapse stalls freight policy, no equipment impact yet
Congressional leaders working to resolve Department of Homeland Security appropriations gap while stakeholders push policy priorities. No immediate effect on…
State Department Resumes Trucker Visa Processing Under Stricter CDL Standards
Foreign commercial drivers must now prove English proficiency, valid U.S.-recognized CDL, and safe driving history before visa approval: ending eight months of…
FMCSA revokes ELD devices at accelerating pace as fraud prevention updates roll out
Safety professionals face compliance scramble as agency pulls devices from approved list faster than fleets can track, forcing hardware upgrades mid-cycle.
FMCSA awards Auburn $1.9M to test RFID tire sensors for pre-trip checks
Federal grant funds three-year study of battery-free RFID tags embedded in truck tires to detect underinflation before roadside inspections and blowouts.
New York sues DOT over $73M CDL funding cut in federal court
State Attorney General Letitia James filed in Second Circuit challenging FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL compliance finding and highway funding withhold.
Ghost process agents control service for 1.67 million US carriers
FMCSA BOC-3 dataset shows 89 agent entities hold blanket coverage for nearly every interstate motor carrier in America, and many cannot be reached when…