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(9 articles)FMCSA Suspends USDOT Deactivations During MOTUS System Rollout
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a temporary suspension of enforcement actions related to missed biennial registration updates, effective for deadlines on or after June 1,
H-2A Seasonal Truckers Face English-Language Compliance Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued clear guidance that H-2A temporary agricultural visa holders operating commercial motor vehicles must comply with federal English-language proficiency requireme
FMCSA vs New York: $73M at stake in CDL licensing battle
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and New York State are escalating their legal dispute over non-domiciled Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issuance practices. The conflict cent
Alvys Launches AI Agents Platform for Carriers of All Sizes
Alvys has introduced Alvys Foundry, an agentic AI platform that democratizes freight automation by enabling carriers, brokers, and hybrid operations to deploy intelligent agents within their existing
Senate Bill Targets Chameleon Carriers to Tighten Trucking Compliance
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) have introduced the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act, bipartisan legislation designed to close a critical compliance
Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Broker Liability in Carrier Selection
A recent Supreme Court ruling on broker negligent selection is reshaping freight litigation and forcing the industry to confront the inadequacy of basic carrier vetting practices. The case, championed
Idaho Eliminates Non-Domiciled CDL Program, Tightens Driver Licensing
Idaho has eliminated its non-domiciled commercial driver's license program, effective immediately, requiring all future CDL applicants to establish state residency before obtaining credentials. This a
Box 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
Knight-Swift's $130M Insurance Collapse Exposes Motor Carrier Risk Crisis
Knight-Swift's Iron Insurance program, launched in 2021 through its Mohave Transportation Insurance captive, represents one of the most expensive failures in trucking insurance history. The program pr