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FMCSA Emergency Action Shutters Over 110 Driver Training Schools
FMCSA ordered emergency removal of more than 110 ELDT providers from its Training Provider Registry after linking schools to drivers later cited for English-language proficiency failures.
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DHS and DOT Launch Coordinated Multi-State Trucking Enforcement Surge
DHS and DOT launched a multi-agency crackdown on trucking fraud, with school inspection surges, Midwest DOJ task force work, and joint roadside checkpoints in several states.
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NHTSA Says It Lacks Authority for Standalone Heavy-Duty Engine Fuel-Economy Standards
NHTSA issued an interpretive rule limiting its fuel-economy authority to whole medium- and heavy-duty vehicles — not standalone engines — and will reset the program through further rulemaking.
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FMCSA Advances Hours-of-Service Pilot Programs for Schedule Flexibility
FMCSA completed HOS pre-tests and is preparing 2027 pilot programs on flexible sleeper splits and pausing the 14-hour window for up to three hours.
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FMCSA Finalizes 20% UCR Fee Increase Starting in 2027
FMCSA finalized a rule raising Unified Carrier Registration fees by about 20% on average for 2027 and later years to cover a projected state-funding shortfall.
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Carrier Bankruptcies Pile Up as Freight Market Shakeout Continues
FreightWaves counted at least 21 transportation and logistics bankruptcy filings from late July through mid-to-late August 2026 — from small carriers to larger supply-chain firms.
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FBI Seeks Truckers Caught Up in 54-Count Tax Fraud Investigation
The FBI is seeking self-employed truckers who used Genuine Financial Services after a 54-count indictment tied to alleged tax and bank fraud.
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States Sue Over Federal Demand for 17 Million CDLIS Driver Records
State coalitions sued DOT, FMCSA, AAMVA, and DHS to block a bulk handoff of about 17 million CDLIS commercial-driver records.
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Airborne Enforcement Catches 26 Truckers in Left-Lane Blitz on I-10
Louisiana troopers used aircraft and ground units on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, citing 26 truckers for left-lane violations in one detail.
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FMCSA Publishes Proposed Rule to Codify English Proficiency Out-of-Service Orders
FMCSA’s English-proficiency NPRM is now public: about 9,000 drivers could face out-of-service orders yearly, with comments due October 9, 2026.
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July Class 8 Truck Orders Surge as 2026 Production Slots Sell Out
July Class 8 orders hit about 22,100 units — up sharply year over year — while analysts say 2026 factory build slots are essentially sold out.
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Border Patrol Targets Cabotage Violations in New Mexico Trucking Bust
U.S. Border Patrol stopped a Canadian commercial driver in New Mexico for unauthorized point-to-point domestic freight under cabotage rules.
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Landstar Cuts 35,000 Carriers as Freight Fraud and Security Standards Tighten
Landstar reduced its approved carrier pool by 35% as the brokerage tightens safety, security, and fraud-related vetting.
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Federal Freedom Haulers Initiative Creates Fast-Track CDL Pipeline for Veterans
The Freedom Haulers initiative expands military skills waivers to help military veterans earn commercial driver's licenses. Here is how it works.
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C.H. Robinson Appeals $604 Million Freight Brokerage Negligent Selection Verdict
C.H. Robinson is appealing a $604 million jury verdict over freight broker carrier selection. Here is what the high-stakes lawsuit means for drivers.
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OMB Clears FMCSA Bid to Codify English Proficiency as Out-of-Service
OMB cleared FMCSA's proposed English-proficiency rule on July 24, 2026. An NPRM is expected soon on whether failing 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2) should be a formal out-of-service violation.
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ArcBest Restructures Logistics Brands and LTL Network Following Q2 Reorganization
ArcBest reports a Q2 loss due to a major reorganization, retiring Panther and MoLo brand names while trimming 10 LTL service centers.
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$604M Broker Verdict Hits C.H. Robinson: What It Means for Driver Vetting
A $604 million jury verdict against C.H. Robinson in Lipe v. Lupus Superior is forcing brokers to tighten carrier vetting and safety rules nationwide.
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Three FMCSA Paperwork Rules Drop: CDL Self-Reporting, ELD Manuals, and Inspection Returns
FMCSA eliminated three redundant paperwork rules on July 22, 2026, including physical ELD cab manuals and driver CDL conviction self-reporting.
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Senate Bill Seeks Federal Criminal Penalties for Staged Semi-Truck Crashes
New federal legislation introduced in July 2026 aims to establish strict federal criminal penalties for individuals who intentionally stage crashes with commercial vehicles.
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DOT and DHS Investigate About 75 CDL Schools Suspected of Fraud
Federal officials are investigating approximately 75 entry-level driver training schools suspected of improper certifications, falsified records, or inadequate training.
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Operation Safe Driver Week 2026: What Officers Are Targeting Right Now
CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week is active through July 18, 2026. Officers are targeting reckless, careless, and dangerous driving — here is what CDL holders should watch for.
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FMCSA Revokes 10 ELD Devices from Registered List: What Drivers Need to Do
FMCSA pulled 10 electronic logging devices off its approved registry on July 9, 2026. Drivers on affected units must stop using them and switch logging methods before September 8.
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Regional LTL Carrier Mountain Valley Express Shuts Down Operations
Mountain Valley Express ceased operations July 7, 2026, sidelining 277 power units. What company drivers should download from payroll vendors vs. carrier apps before portals go dark.
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The Great Disconnect: Why Trucking Jobs Fall as Spot Rates Peak
Spot rates are hitting record highs, yet fleets shed another 1,000 jobs in June. Here is why hiring still feels tight even as freight demand picks up.
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FMCSA Eliminates ELD Manuals and CDL Self-Reporting in Housekeeping Rollback
Starting July 22, 2026, FMCSA drops the in-cab ELD manual requirement and the federal CDL conviction self-reporting rule. HOS and carrier DQ file duties stay the same.
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Post-Holiday Freight Backlog Meets Midwest LTL Embargoes: Expect Dock Delays This Week
High volumes from the July 4th holiday backlog are combining with abrupt Midwest LTL carrier embargoes and rushing ocean imports to bottleneck warehouse docks.
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Final Warning: FMCSA Mandates ELD Replacement for Revoked Devices by July 7
Shippers and carriers using Safe ELD or MYLOGS ELD have until July 7, 2026, to transition to a compliant logging device or face immediate out-of-service orders.
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Canada Signs Historic Interprovincial Trucking MOU to Slash Cross-Border Red Tape
Canada's new interprovincial trucking agreement standardizes training, oversized loads, and rules across provincial borders. Here is what it means for drivers.
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Locked Out: What the 2025–2026 Carrier "Purge" Proves About Data Portability
Over 5,000 fleets folded in 2025, and layoffs hit deep into 2026. When a carrier goes dark, your work history shouldn’t vanish with it.
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The Macro Disconnect: Why the "Tightening" Freight Market Feels Like a Collapse on the Ground
Boardrooms claim the freight recession is clearing, but a string of June 2026 fleet liquidations and massive logistics layoffs reveal the ongoing margin squeeze.
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FMCSA Ends In-Cab ELD Operator’s Manual Requirement July 22
Effective July 22, 2026, motor carriers no longer have to keep a copy of the ELD operator’s manual in the commercial motor vehicle. Other ELD information requirements remain.
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FMCSA Eliminates Redundant CDL Violation Self-Reporting Rule
The FMCSA has finalized a rule dropping the requirement for CDL holders to self-report out-of-state traffic convictions to their home state.
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Spot Rates Rocket to Record $3.83 as Federal Compliance Crackdown Tightens Capacity
Truckload spot rates hit an unprecedented $3.83 per mile in June 2026 as intense federal enforcement removes thousands of non-compliant operations.
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Feds Break Ground on 917 New Truck Parking Spaces Along Florida's I-4 Corridor
The FMCSA and Florida officials have broken ground on five new truck parking projects along the I-4 corridor to add 917 dedicated spaces by 2027.
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Brokers Push FMCSA for Public 'High-Risk' Carrier List Following Supreme Court Ruling
The TIA has petitioned the FMCSA to publish a public 'High-Risk Motor Carrier List' following a massive Supreme Court ruling on broker liability.
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Kroger and Major Fleets Move to Dismiss 'No-Hire' Blacklist Lawsuit
Kroger and mega-carriers Swift, U.S. Xpress, and Werner are pushing to dismiss a lawsuit alleging they colluded to blacklist union drivers after a bankruptcy.
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FMCSA's New Modus Registry Glitch Freezes New Carrier Registrations
The FMCSA's new Modus carrier registry has failed to register new carriers for three weeks, freezing operating authority applications. Here is what it means for capacity, fraud, and drivers.
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