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Rule changes from FMCSA and the Federal Register that affect CDL holders, carriers and the people training to drive.
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Cross-border calculus: North American freight networks adapt
Years of shifting tariffs, customs requirements and trade policies have forced shippers and their transportation providers to become more adaptable.
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Majestic Cargo Lines under police investigation after ELD cheating, pay-skimming allegations
An Indiana-based fleet accused of ELD cheating just passed an FMCSA audit, but now state police has involved the FBI in investigations...
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FMCSA approved only 76 drivers for the 18 to 20 pilot program in the year 2025
Only 76 drivers ages 18 to 20 were approved for the FMCSA driver apprenticeship program in the year 2025, leaving Congress to determine the future of the program. The 76 drivers were approved between...
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Colorado troopers ticketed 119 truckers for failing to stop at chain check operations on I-70
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) released results from recent chain law enforcement operations in Eagle County that resulted in citations for dozens of commercial vehicle drivers. The proactive chain...
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FMCSA launches âenhancedâ online system for reporting violations of federal trucking regulations
Federal authorities announced the launch of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Complaint Center to allow users to file complaints regarding safety and compliance issues within...
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Cummins expects final EPA NOx rulemaking in December
Cummins expects the EPA to issue a final rulemaking on heavy-duty truck NOx emissions in December, just days before the regulation is scheduled to become effective Jan. 1.
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Elections change Congress, but they donât change truckingâs priorities
Cargo theft does not have a party affiliation, notes ATA's Henry Hanscom. Neither do deteriorating roads and bridges, safety compliance or the shortage of truck parking.
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Californiaâs non-domiciled CDL program could roar back to life
Two major lawsuits in federal court will be decided any day now. If FMCSA doesn't get its way, California may soon be able to...
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Who holds the wheel on trucking policy after the midterms?
Democratsâ Nov. 3 takeover of both chambers of Congress puts transportation policy in new hands, but the outgoing lawmakers still face a crowded trucking agenda.
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Democratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations
Democratic majorities in the House and Senate will bring heightened oversight to FMCSA and could use the next highway reauthorization...
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Democratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations
Democratic majorities in the House and Senate will bring heightened oversight to FMCSA and could use the next highway reauthorization...
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Notice: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Metronet Application for Exemption
FMCSA requests public comment on an application from Metronet for an exemption from the requirement that all exterior lighting devices be steady burning. The exemption would allow Metronet to use Grote Industries LLC's (Grote) amber brake-activated pulsating lamp on its commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), including pickup truck service vehicles not covered by the exemption FMCSA previously granted to Grote, in addition to the steady-burning brake lamps required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
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2-hour CDL class? ELDT Nation's rapid rise after FMCSA's 'sham' school shutdowns
ELDT Nation says its two-hour CDL Class A Theory course has educated 30,000 students, and business is booming after FMCSA shut...
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Co-drivers arrested after I-20 traffic stop on 18 wheeler ends with seizure of 2,100 pounds of drugs
Law enforcement agencies in Mississippi seized more than a ton of drugs and arrested two truck drivers on drug trafficking charges last week. The drug seizure took place on October 29, 2026, in...
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Notice: Pipeline Safety: LNG Safety Best Practices Workshop Series Presented by the National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety
The National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Safety (National LNG Center) will host a series of informational workshops on best practices for LNG safety titled, "LNG Safety Best Practices Workshop." The workshops are free; will be hosted in-person with select hybrid sessions offered virtually; and will require advance registration. Each workshop will be a full day and will cover a variety of best practices each session. PHMSA established the National LNG Center in 2023 pursuant to section 111 of the Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Ac
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Proposed rule: Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities
PHMSA proposes updating its regulations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities to incorporate by reference the most recent industry safety standards and to make other changes to account for more than two decades of improvements and technological advancements. This rulemaking also responds to congressional mandates directing PHMSA to integrate risk-based regulatory approaches for certain LNG facilities.
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Stopped Trucks Carry Hidden Risk
A truck stopped on the highway shoulder is a hidden risk. KLLM Transport paired Fleetworthy Safety+ alerts with one rule: call every driver. Unauthorized stops fell to near zero.
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FMCSA takes aim at HOS, SMS updates
The FMCSA has set its sights on further hours-of-service flexibility and enhancing its safety measurement system in the coming weeks and months.
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FMCSA Safety Chief touts Motus success despite struggles
FMCSA Chief Safety Officer Steve Dowling said this week that Motus 'has had its challenges,' yet has still blocked 'thousands...
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Driver accused of âmaking up liesâ during trial that got him 22 years in prison for slowed-traffic crash
A truck driver was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison on Thursday for a crash that killed three people. The accident happened back in April on Interstate 71 in Delaware County, Ohio. Truck...
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NHTSA says major tire safety standard overhaul is coming
The agency said it would update testing methods on tire strength, rim resistance and endurance and examine how to set safety rules for new technologies.
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Group suing New York DMV for access to CDL data
The Federation for American Immigration Reform has filed a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles after...
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NHTSA proposes driverless trucks be equipped with blue marker lights
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed modernizing vehicle lighting rules to accommodate automated...
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FMCSA will 'hold violators fully accountable' after ELD fraud scandal revealed
FMCSA and Illinois State Police saw firsthand a truck driver call a fraudulent ELD provider and reset his hours. The driver's...
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