Senate Bill Targets Chameleon Carriers That Reopen After Violations
Bipartisan SAFE Act would require FMCSA to screen new USDOT applications for ownership, equipment, and insurance ties to shut-down operators.
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FMCSA Revives 17-Year-Old Rule That Would Test New Carriers Before They Haul
The agency targets November 2026 for a supplemental notice on requiring proficiency exams before granting new-entrant authority, not 18 months after.
FMCSA Administrator Barrs Signals Tougher Enforcement at ATA Mid-Year
Administrator Derek Barrs told carriers at ATA's mid-year conference that responsible fleets must help identify bad actors as FMCSA ramps up enforcement.
$217 Million in FMCSA Safety Grants Open, June 17 Deadline
Four grant programs fund state enforcement, CDL modernization, roadside inspection tech, and veteran driver training. Applications close June 17 at 11:59 p.m.…
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…