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CDL
FMCSA Proposes Permanent English Language Rules for Truck Drivers
Drivers who fail language checks will face out-of-service orders. Carriers and drivers can submit feedback on the proposal by October 9.
Hours of service
FMCSA Revokes 15 ELDs; Carriers Have 60 Days to Switch
Motor carriers and drivers using the affected devices must install compliant replacements by September 8 or October 6, 2026. Failure to switch will trigger…
Regulation
California permits heavy-duty autonomous truck testing
The new rules require developers to complete 500,000 miles of testing with a safety driver before moving to driverless operations. A union lawsuit challenges…
Enforcement
FMCSA Names New Chief Safety Officer With Industry and Police Background
The position directs compliance reviews, enforcement actions, and new entrant audits that affect how carriers are inspected and regulated.
Enforcement
Roadcheck Results Show Shift in Driver Violations and New English Rules
Medical certificate issues now lead driver out-of-service stops. Carriers must track a temporary paper-card exemption that runs through October 11, 2026.
Hours of service
FMCSA Sets 2027 Launch for HOS Pilot Programs
The study will involve five hundred twelve drivers across two programs. Participants will earn up to sixteen hundred dollars for four months of work.
Regulation
NHTSA Clarifies Fuel Economy Standards Apply to Vehicles, Not Engines
The rule takes effect on August 31, 2026. Truck owners and operators should expect NHTSA to review current fuel economy rules in a future rulemaking to match…
CDL
FMCSA Removes 110 Training Schools and Audits CDL Testers
The crackdown targets third-party skills testers and state licensing programs. Carriers must verify that any new hire completed training at a school still…
Regulation
Safety Culture and Fatigue Management Matter More Than Compliance Alone
Rising insurance costs and litigation show that courts and brokers now judge carriers by actual safety practices, not just federal ratings. Small fleets can…
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