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(11 articles)Federal Task Force Targets CDL Fraud and Unqualified Drivers
A newly formed federal task force has announced a coordinated enforcement campaign targeting Commercial Driver's License (CDL) fraud, unqualified drivers, and criminal activity within the trucking ind
English Proficiency Jumps to Top 5 Roadcheck Driver Violations
The 2026 International Roadcheck Week results reveal a dramatic shift in driver violation enforcement, with English language proficiency (ELP) violations surging into the top 5 categories for the firs
Federal Court Blocks Trump Admin Access to 17M CDL Driver Records
A federal judge in Virginia has blocked the Trump administration from accessing a state-owned database containing personal information on approximately 17 million commercial drivers across the United
FMCSA Revives 17-Year-Old Safety Rule: Pre-Approval Testing Coming
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revived a dormant rulemaking dating back to 2009 that would fundamentally restructure how new trucking companies gain operating authority. C
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