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Essential documents every trucker needs to start 2026

In January, truck drivers should make sure they have the following key documents ready to meet legal requirements. A new year has arrived, and what better way to begin it than on the right foot. The trucking industry is governed by strict regulations that every driver must comply with, including having the key documentation required […]

DOT announces grant program to strengthen CDL licensing standards

The DOT seeks to remove unqualified truck drivers from the roads and strengthen CDL licensing standards. Among the most recent efforts by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to remove unqualified truck drivers from the nation’s roadways and, at the same time, strengthen Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) standards, is a $118 million grant fund. On […]

Lawmakers propose 10% penalty for brokers hiring high-risk carriers

A new legislation was proposed to penalize brokers who hire carriers with a history of violations. On December 18, Republican Representative John Moolenaar of Michigan introduced H.R. 6884, a bill aimed at increasing the accountability of freight brokers and transportation intermediaries in their carrier selection practices by imposing a 10% penalty on those who contract […]

Has ELP enforcement really reduced trucking capacity?

A study by Overdrive questions the real impact of ELP Enforcement on U.S. freight rates. An investigation conducted by Overdrive, based on data from its parent company MC Advantage and interviews with industry analysts, questions the real impact that enforcement of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement has had on the U.S. freight transportation market. […]

Cannabis reclassification could affect the trucking industry, ATA warns

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing his administration to reclassify cannabis into a less restrictive federal category, could this affect the trucking industry? President Donald Trump signed an executive order on December 18 directing his administration to reclassify cannabis into a less restrictive federal category. This change, according to transportation stakeholders such as […]

The first Bipartisan Trucking Caucus

Led by a group of lawmakers who come together to pursue shared policy goals, the caucus will focus on the integrity, safety, and growth of the industry. Road transportation has managed to position itself as the central focus of a congressional caucus for the first time. Led by a group of lawmakers who come together […]

Analyzing trucking safety: crash trends by fleet size

The FMCSA records reveal marked differences in crash rates based on fleet size. The digital outlet FreightWaves, in collaboration with a data partner, analyzed crash analytics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with the aim of identifying the trucking companies with the highest number of accidents per driver. The data were analyzed through […]

Waymo under investigation for potential safety risk in school zones

A recent wave of videos has shown that some Waymo vehicles are not complying with safety regulations in school zones. The autonomous vehicle company Waymo, formerly known as Google’s Self-Driving Car Project, experienced remarkable growth in recent years. With the introduction of self-driving vehicles in cities such as Las Vegas and Austin, Waymo established itself […]

Seven charged in New York CDL fraud case involving DMV employees

A group of DMV employees in New York allegedly manipulated the process of obtaining commercial driver’s licenses by allowing applicants who never showed up to receive permits. Former employees of the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are facing state government charges for their alleged involvement in a criminal scheme that provided commercial driver’s […]

New action plan targets fraud, safety, and regulatory gaps in U.S. trucking

A roadmap to reform: how TAEC plans to eliminate fraud in American trucking A broad group of state trucking associations has published an action plan identifying seven areas vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors, as well as proposed solutions to eliminate these fraud schemes. Titled “The Fight for Fairness and Safety: Paving the Way for […]