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(11 articles)FMCSA Reverses Course, Denies Epilepsy Driver Exemptions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has abruptly reversed its permissive stance on medical exemptions for commercial drivers with epilepsy, denying 70 applications across two recent Federa
Trucking Compliance Crackdown Reduces Capacity, Pushes Spot Rates Higher
A coordinated expansion of trucking compliance enforcement across U.S. states is creating structural headwinds for the freight market. Beyond federal oversight, state and local authorities are intensi
Trucking Safety Blitzes Uncover Hundreds of Violations Across Four States
State and federal regulatory agencies across four U.S. regions have intensified commercial vehicle enforcement campaigns, resulting in hundreds of safety violations and significant out-of-service acti
EPA Diesel Derate Rule Threatens Defense Supply Chain Security
The Environmental Protection Agency's 16-year-old mandate requiring diesel engines to derate (reduce speed) to 5 mph when emissions sensors detect faults has become a critical vulnerability in America
FMCSA Cuts Red Tape While Cracking Down on Chameleon Carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is pursuing a dual-track regulatory strategy: eliminating compliance friction for legitimate carriers while simultaneously deploying the most aggressive
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
CTPAT Carrier Cloned: How Traffickers Exploited Border Trust
On May 22, 2026, Texas DPS intercepted a Volvo truck displaying authentic markings for Super Transport International LTD, a CTPAT-certified 250-truck carrier. Inside the sleeper berth were 20 people,
Volvo's 2027 D13 Engine Cuts Emissions 83%, Boosts Fuel Efficiency
Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled a completely redesigned D13 engine engineered to meet the EPA's 2027 emissions standards while maintaining—and in many cases improving—performance and fuel effi
Roadcheck Week 2025: How CVSA Inspections Impact Freight Rates
International Roadcheck—a 72-hour enforcement blitz by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)—returns in May 2025 with a focus on electronic logging devices (ELDs) and cargo securement. During
Knight-Swift Reduces Brokerage Fleet for Safety Compliance
Knight-Swift Transportation, one of North America's largest trucking and logistics providers, is reducing its brokerage fleet as part of a strategic safety initiative. This capacity reduction reflects
Marijuana Rescheduling Creates Legal Uncertainty in Trucking Drug Tests
The DEA's April 23, 2025 rescheduling of state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III has created a structural legal challenge to the Department of Transportation's mandatory drug