#motor-carrier-safety
(20 articles)FMCSA's Ambitious Regulatory Agenda Signals Major Enforcement Push
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released its most aggressive regulatory agenda in recent years, featuring 48 proposed initiatives aimed at strengthening motor carrier safety, drive
AI Cannot Replace Human Judgment in Carrier Vetting Post-Montgomery
C.H. Robinson and other digital brokers are aggressively deploying AI across operations—from appointment scheduling to load tracking—but legal experts and industry analysts warn this technological inv
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
Supreme Court Kills Broker Defense; Leasing Liability Next?
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9-0 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, eliminating the federal preemption defense that has shielded freight brokers from sta
MCSAP Defunding Crisis: How State Trucking Enforcement Varies Dramatically
The federal government's decision to defund the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) in California has triggered a major regulatory crisis with far-reaching supply chain implications. Calif
FMCSA SafeSpect Glitch Triggers 400+ Unexpected Audits
A software malfunction within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's SafeSpect platform has inadvertently classified long-established trucking operators as new entrants, triggering unwarran
FMCSA Eliminates Printed ELD Manual Requirement for Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finalized a rule eliminating the requirement for commercial motor vehicles to maintain a printed copy of their electronic logging device (ELD) opera
TIA Pushes FMCSA for Carrier Safety Standards Post-Montgomery
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has formally petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish uniform federal standards for carrier selection, seekin
Federal Court Strikes Down California Bus Driver Meal Break Rule
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has invalidated California's meal and rest break requirements for bus drivers, determining that federal Hours of Service regulations established by the FMCSA preempt
FMCSA 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
36 Truck Drivers Arrested in Border Patrol Immigration Crackdown
The U.S. Border Patrol's Operation Checkmate has arrested 36 commercial truck drivers in Arizona for immigration violations, signaling intensifying federal enforcement of driver licensing and immigrat
FMCSA Enforcement Surge Drives Spot Rates to Record Highs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under new Administrator Derek Barrs is actively enforcing existing safety regulations rather than issuing new ones, creating measurable market impacts o
13,273 Trucks Parked in CVSA Blitz: New Appeal Process
The 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck enforcement blitz from May 10–17 resulted in 38,926 inspections, 69,446 violations, and 13,273 out-of-service orders across 25,008 carriers—revealing significant
Congress Sets Federal Framework for Autonomous Trucks in 2025
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the BUILD America 250 Act, which includes the first congressional framework for regulating autonomous commercial motor vehicles in inters
Supreme Court Freight Broker Ruling: What Really Changes?
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II strips away Federal Aviation Administration Authorization (FAAAA) preemption protections that previously shielded freight br
Supreme Court Rules Freight Brokers Can Face Negligent-Hiring Liability
The U.S. Supreme Court has fundamentally altered the legal landscape for freight brokers across America with a unanimous decision eliminating the federal preemption defense in negligent-hiring claims.
Ohio Medicaid Scheme Exposes 195 Shell Carriers with Fatal Crashes
A FreightWaves investigation has uncovered a significant fraud scheme centered on Ohio's East Dublin Granville Road corridor in Columbus, where 195 motor carriers—many operating as shell companies wit
Freight Industry Faces Systemic Fraud Crisis, Seeks Washington Solutions
The freight industry is mobilizing federal regulatory support to address a structural vulnerability: the ease with which bad actors gain access to the trucking ecosystem. In May meetings with the Fede
Supreme Court Case Could Reshape Broker Carrier Selection
The Supreme Court is deciding whether freight brokers can be held liable under state negligence law for their carrier selection decisions. The case—Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II—stems from a 2017
Why Annual Driver License Checks Miss Critical Safety Gaps
Current federal regulations (49 CFR 391.25) require motor carriers to verify driver commercial motor vehicle records annually, yet this compliance framework contains a critical gap: a driver licensed