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In Brief: FMCSA CDL Exemption, EPA Emissions Delay, and ELD Revocations

FMCSA and EPA introduce policy shifts for trucking and automotive industries.

World Cup 2026: The truckers are well insured and ready to be champions

The championship will turn US highways into a logistical hive of activity. A massive challenge that will require securing every truck and its cargo before the starting whistle. The numbers behind this huge business.

Geotab ranks FIFA 2026 host cities by transportation readiness

Geotab analyzed data to assess how prepared the host cities of the 2026 World Cup are for the surge in transportation demand that the tournament will generate this summer.

U.S. Supreme Court allows negligent hiring lawsuit against freight brokers to proceed

The decision establishes that logistics companies and freight brokers may face lawsuits under state laws for accidents involving the carriers they hire.

The recovery of rates injects optimism into the transport sector

The exodus of carriers and the rebound in demand are projected to cause cost increases of up to 17% year-on-year in 2026. Fleet profitability is returning. What is expected for the rest of the year?

The hidden cost of potholes: accidents, repairs, and billions in damage

Potholes in the United States generate approximately $3 billion annually in vehicle repair costs and lost productivity for drivers.

First quarter of 2026 recorded 767 incidents of cargo theft

Verisk CargoNet released its first-quarter 2026 report on cargo theft in the freight transportation sector.

Cabotage violations spark visa revocations and supply chain concerns in the U.S.-Mexico border

Tightening of surveillance sparked the revocation of hundreds of visas belonging to Mexican truck drivers accused of alleged violations of cabotage laws.

FMCSA Registration Deadline Approaches as Carriers Prepare for New Federal System

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is urging trucking companies, carriers, brokers, and USDOT operators to verify and update their accounts before May 14, 2026, as the agency transitions to its new registration system.

FMCSA updates its coercion rule for drivers facing HOS and ELD pressure

The FMCSA’s updated guidance explains that the “coercion rule” is intended to protect commercial motor vehicle drivers.