Regulatory & Compliance2d ago
Senate SAFE Act Targets Chameleon-Carrier Screening
A bipartisan Senate bill would push FMCSA toward stronger registration screening for carriers that shut down and reopen under new identities after safety problems.
Regulatory & Compliance
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Regulatory & Compliance2w ago
Broker Liability Ruling Puts Carrier Vetting Back on the Table
After the Supreme Court let a negligent-hiring claim against C.H. Robinson proceed, industry groups are pressing FMCSA for clearer carrier-vetting data. The issue matters for fleets that outsource vehicle moves, equipment delivery, or overflow hauling.
Regulatory & Compliance2w ago
FMCSA English Rule Returns to Roadside Compliance
FMCSA English-language enforcement is back in the roadside inspection conversation after years of uneven application. Fleets that operate interstate CMVs now have another driver-qualification item to document before an inspection tests it.
Regulatory & Compliance3w ago
EPA NOx Proposal Could Reset 2027 Truck Buying Math
EPA is expected to release a proposed NOx rulemaking after OMB review, with fleets watching warranty terms, credits, penalties, and 2027 truck pricing.
Regulatory & Compliance3w ago
Cummins, Paccar Ease DEF Derates After EPA Guidance
The engine makers are rolling out software updates that give truck operators more time to address DEF and SCR faults while keeping EPA emissions requirements in place.
Regulatory & Compliance4w ago
Idaho Ends Non-Domiciled CDL Path for Drivers
Idaho is ending non-domiciled CDL issuance unless drivers establish state residency, adding another state-level response to federal scrutiny of licensing rules.
Regulatory & ComplianceJun 26, 2026
Polestar U.S. Sales Block Starts With 2027 Models
The Commerce Department denied Polestar authorization under the Connected Vehicle Rule, blocking new U.S. model-year 2027 sales while existing Polestar 3 and 4 inventory and service support remain in place.
Regulatory & ComplianceJun 24, 2026
U.S. Revokes 20,000 Mexican Driver Visas
Mexican trucking officials say work-visa cancellations are tightening cross-border driver supply as U.S. cabotage enforcement increases.
Regulatory & ComplianceJun 23, 2026
FMCSA Ends CDL Conviction Self-Reporting Rule
Commercial drivers no longer have to notify their home state after an out-of-state traffic conviction. FMCSA says electronic state-to-state reporting made the old 30-day driver notice redundant.
Regulatory & ComplianceJun 22, 2026
ELD Revocations Expose Shared Software Risk
NMFTA researchers say many registered ELDs may share underlying software, meaning individual FMCSA revocations may not remove the broader compliance and security risk.
Regulatory & ComplianceJun 19, 2026
DTNA Extends DEF Derate Window on 330,000 Trucks
Daimler Truck North America is rolling out emissions software that gives Detroit-powered Freightliner and Western Star trucks more time before severe DEF-related derates take effect.
Regulatory & ComplianceJun 11, 2026
Supreme Court Puts Freight Broker Vetting on Notice
The unanimous Montgomery v. Caribe ruling allows state negligence claims against brokers that hire unsafe carriers, raising the stakes for carrier checks and documentation.
Regulatory & ComplianceJun 5, 2026
SAFE Act Puts Chameleon Carriers Back in Congress' Sights
ATA and other trucking groups are backing federal action after renewed scrutiny of carriers that reopen under new identities to avoid FMCSA safety oversight.
Regulatory & ComplianceJun 3, 2026
FMCSA Gives Fertilizer Haulers 16-Hour Waiver
FMCSA is waiving HOS limits and ELD recording rules for fertilizer haulers in 34 states through August 26, with a 16-hour daily driving cap and rest rules still attached.
Regulatory & ComplianceJun 2, 2026
Ohio Reviews 5,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs
Ohio is contacting about 5,000 non-domiciled CDL holders after FMCSA guidance tightened which immigration documents qualify for commercial driving credentials.
Regulatory & ComplianceJun 1, 2026
FMCSA Moves Carrier Registration Into Motus
FMCSA has moved carrier registration into Motus, the new USDOT Registration System for DOT numbers, operating authority, biennial updates, and related filings.
Regulatory & ComplianceMay 28, 2026
Trucking Industry Faces EPA 2027 Regulations as Carrier Sentiment Weakens
Trucking companies prepare for costly EPA emissions standards while dealing with weak freight rates and economic uncertainty affecting industry outlook.
Regulatory & ComplianceMay 20, 2026
FMCSA Revokes 12 More ELDs, Sets July 20 Deadline
FMCSA removed 12 more electronic logging devices from its registered list, giving affected carriers until July 20 to move to compliant systems.
Regulatory & ComplianceMay 18, 2026
FMCSA Pulls Safe ELD and MYLOGS From Registry
Motor carriers using Safe ELD or MYLOGS have until July 7 to move to compliant devices before roadside enforcement treats them as operating without an ELD.
Regulatory & ComplianceMay 18, 2026
Supreme Court Opens Broker Liability Door in Trucking
The unanimous Montgomery ruling lets a negligent-hiring claim against C.H. Robinson move forward, narrowing the federal preemption defense freight brokers have used in crash lawsuits.
Regulatory & ComplianceMay 18, 2026
Trucking Groups Push SAFE Act on Chameleon Carriers
Eight trucking groups are asking House transportation leaders to advance the SAFE Act, a bill aimed at carriers that shut down and reopen under new identities after safety violations.
Regulatory & ComplianceMay 15, 2026
EPA 2027 Rules Put Cost and Warranty Questions Back on Fleets
The next round of heavy-duty emissions rules is pushing fleets to look harder at truck pricing, warranty exposure, and replacement timing before 2027 equipment reaches the market.
Regulatory & ComplianceMay 14, 2026
Fuel Tax Holiday Talk Returns as Diesel Holds Near $5.64
Federal lawmakers are weighing fuel-tax relief while EIA data shows national on-highway diesel at $5.639 and gasoline at $4.50.
Regulatory & ComplianceMay 12, 2026
Texas Probes Five Trucking Schools Over CDL Training
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued civil investigative demands to five trucking schools, citing concerns about CDL training requirements, English proficiency, and programs advertised as shorter than industry norms.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 29, 2026
ATRI, ATA Open Three Studies on Telematics, HOS, and Driver Pay
ATRI wants carrier input on telematics safety and Hours of Service rules. ATA is collecting compensation data. Both windows are open now.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 25, 2026
89 'Ghost Agents' Quietly Run Legal Service for 1.67 Million U.S. Carriers
A FreightWaves investigation found just 89 process agents handle legal service for 1.67 million American carriers -- and several of them can't be verified as legally incorporated in any state.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 24, 2026
Carrier Count Rebounds, But 2026 Forecasts Still Warn of Fleet Failures
FMCSA data shows the trucking carrier population growing again after months of contraction. The catch: analysts still expect more bankruptcies, tighter margins, and a 2027 emissions deadline that just got harder to dodge.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 24, 2026
Ohio Turnpike Sends 300+ Carriers to Collections Over $5.2M in Unpaid Tolls
Carriers in 26 states are getting collections letters as Ohio goes after $5.2M in unpaid tolls -- and the agency is done playing nice with chronic evaders.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 20, 2026
House Passes Bill to Replace FMCSA With New National Motor Carrier Administration
The House just voted to dissolve the FMCSA and stand up a dedicated trucking regulator -- a structural shift that could reshape compliance for every carrier. Meanwhile, USA Truck returns to U.S. hands in a leadership buyout from DSV.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 20, 2026
ELD Cheaters Cheat Everywhere: New Data Hands FMCSA a Sharper Weapon
A 2026 study proves what investigators long suspected -- hours-of-service fraud predicts broader safety failures. The findings arrive as FMCSA escalates its crackdown on chameleon carriers.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 20, 2026
FMCSA Moves on Chameleon Carriers as $158M Florida Ponzi Scheme Unravels
Federal regulators are closing the loophole that lets bad carriers rebrand overnight, just as a Florida operator's collapse exposes how 2,000 investors lost $158 million chasing impossible trucking returns.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 18, 2026
FMCSA Moves to Shut Down Chameleon Carriers -- and the Market Pressure Behind Them
Federal regulators announced new enforcement measures in February targeting carriers that dissolve and relaunch under fresh DOT numbers to escape safety records. It's a problem years in the making, and the financial squeeze is making it worse.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 17, 2026
FMCSA Announces Reforms to Target 'Chameleon Carriers' in Safety Push
Federal regulators unveil new industry reforms aimed at preventing unsafe carriers from evading oversight by rebranding operations.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 17, 2026
FMCSA Announces New Reforms to Target 'Chameleon Carriers'
Federal regulators unveiled industry reforms aimed at carriers that shut down and reopen under new identities to evade safety oversight.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 17, 2026
FMCSA Data Shows Carrier Population Returning to Growth After Exits
Federal data reveals trucking carrier population shifting back toward growth following period of market exits.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 16, 2026
FMCSA Cracks Down on Chameleon Carriers With New Reforms
Federal regulators are closing the loophole that lets unsafe carriers vanish and reappear under new names -- while $4.1B in mega-verdicts and a firm EPA timeline pile on pressure.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 16, 2026
FMCSA Proposes 18 Rule Changes as Carrier Exits Surge
Federal regulators announce sweeping trucking industry reforms while carriers face mounting financial pressures and bankruptcy filings.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 15, 2026
FMCSA Moves on 'Chameleon Carriers' in Biggest Reform Package in Years
The agency's new rules target carriers that rebrand their way past safety violations, alongside 18 proposed rule changes touching driver qualifications, maintenance, and day-to-day compliance.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 14, 2026
Trucking Groups Push for Tougher Entry Standards as Overcapacity Drags On
Industry associations want higher barriers for new motor carriers as executives brace for 18 more months of soft freight markets.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 14, 2026
Chameleon Carrier Crackdown Advances as Financial Pressure Thins Industry Ranks
New federal rules target carriers that dodge safety records by rebranding, while the rate downturn continues to push weaker operators out of the market.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 13, 2026
FMCSA's 18-Rule Package Takes Direct Aim at Chameleon Carriers
The agency's most comprehensive regulatory overhaul in years closes loopholes used by repeat safety violators to cycle through DOT numbers and escape accountability.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 13, 2026
FMCSA Targets 'Chameleon Carriers' With New Identity-Tracking Enforcement
Federal regulators are closing the loopholes that let dangerous carriers reopen under new names -- and a new Congressional Trucking Caucus is watching.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 11, 2026
FMCSA Targets 'Chameleon Carriers' in Major Industry Reform Push
Federal regulators announce sweeping reforms to combat carriers that change identities to avoid safety oversight, addressing growing concerns about industry safety standards.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 10, 2026
Trucking Industry Faces Regulatory Reforms, Technology Shifts
FMCSA targets chameleon carriers while technology drives diversity and financial innovation, reshaping the trucking landscape amid economic challenges.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 8, 2026
Trucking Industry Faces Perfect Storm of Regulatory, Financial Challenges
From FMCSA crackdowns on chameleon carriers to financial struggles among top fleets, the trucking sector confronts mounting pressures while tech advances offer hope.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 3, 2026
ATA Denied Legal Fees in Rhode Island Tolls Case as Carrier Exits Outpace New Entrants
A federal court won't reimburse the ATA for its Rhode Island truck-toll fight -- and Q3 data shows more carriers leaving the market than joining it.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 3, 2026
Carrier Exits Hit 12-Month High as Feds Target Chameleon Carriers
Serna's Trucking files Chapter 11, federal agents conduct on-terminal enforcement at an Indiana operator -- and ATRI's latest report shows litigation costs are reshaping who survives.
Regulatory & ComplianceApr 3, 2026
Congress and ATA Mobilize Against Rising Freight Fraud and Chameleon Carriers
New federal legislation targets fraudulent trucking operations as industry grapples with carrier schemes that exploit regulatory gaps and endanger legitimate fleets.
Regulatory & ComplianceMar 31, 2026
Trucking Industry Poised for Major Changes as Leadership, Costs, and Policy Converge
Jim Mullen's TCA leadership, evolving cost structures, and new regulatory priorities signal significant shifts ahead for commercial fleets.
Regulatory & ComplianceMar 5, 2026
Trump Administration Unveils Trucking Deregulation Package, Targets CARB and Speed Limiters
The Trump administration targets CARB's clean fleet rules, speed limiters, and CDL regulations in a broad trucking deregulation push.
Regulatory & ComplianceFeb 12, 2026
FMCSA Revokes 27 ELD Devices, Leaving Thousands of Carriers Scrambling for Alternatives
FMCSA removes 27 ELD devices from its approved registry, forcing thousands of carriers to find compliant alternatives within 60 days.
Regulatory & ComplianceJan 16, 2026
FMCSA's New Broker Financial Rules Take Effect, Raising the Bar for Freight Intermediaries
FMCSA tightens surety bond requirements and adds quarterly reporting mandates for high-volume freight brokers.
Regulatory & ComplianceDec 19, 2025
Fleet Industry Faces NY Regulatory Turmoil Amid Tech Advances
New York's commercial vehicle licensing crisis and toll increases challenge fleets while new safety tech and electrification trends offer growth opportunities.
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