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(3 articles)Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJun 11, 2026Box Truck Driver Safety Crisis: Regulatory Gaps Enable Unscreened Operators
A detailed analysis of FMCSA roadside inspection data reveals a critical regulatory blind spot in the box truck industry. Box truck fleets—vehicles under 26,001 pounds—experience driver out-of-service
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Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJun 11, 2026DOT Medical Cert Gap Threatens CDL Status: What Carriers Must Know
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's transition to National Registry 2 has created a hidden compliance vulnerability across the trucking industry. Under the new system, certified medical
FreightWaves#cdl-compliance#dot-medical-certification#driver-qualification
Labor & Workforce
Low ImpactJun 5, 2026FMCSA Reviews 11 Epilepsy Waivers for Commercial Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is evaluating 11 applications from individuals seeking medical exemptions to operate commercial vehicles despite documented seizure histories. These app
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