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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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