FMCSA Pulls 133 ELDs in Largest Revocation in Agency History: What Carriers Need to Know
FMCSA has pulled 133 ELDs from its registry in what DOT calls the largest revocation in agency history, citing examples of devices that let carriers erase driving time on demand. FMCSA's notice to carriers points to January 12, but DOT tells inspectors to start citing on November 24, 2026, so carriers with affected devices should treat November 24 as the practical deadline to switch to a compliant device.
Brandon Wiseman
UCR Fees for 2027: Who Must Register, What It Costs and When It's Due
2027 UCR fees rose an average of 20 percent and are due by December 31, 2026. Here is the full fee schedule, who has to register, how to count your fleet and what the SBTC lawsuit means for carriers.
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA's New Complaint Center Invites Drivers to Report You. Here's How to Prepare.
FMCSA has rebranded its National Consumer Complaint Database as the FMCSA Complaint Center, making it easier for drivers to report hours-of-service coercion and other violations. Here's what carriers need to know and do now to reduce their investigation risk.
Brandon Wiseman
What a Democratic Congress Means for FMCSA and Trucking
Democrats won the House and the Senate, and FMCSA now faces a Congress that will scrutinize its agenda. Here's what changes for the highway bill, FMCSA's rulemaking, ELP enforcement, non-domiciled CDLs and CSA, and what carriers should do now.
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA Signals New Round of SMS Proposals: Where the CSA Overhaul Stands Today
FMCSA Chief Safety Officer Steve Dowling said on October 28, 2026 that SMS proposals are coming for industry comment. As of today, carriers are still scored under the existing seven-BASIC SMS methodology. The enhanced system FMCSA approved in November 2024 has not launched.
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA Clearinghouse September 2026 Report: Key Data Trends Fleet Owners Need to Know
The FMCSA has released its September 2026 Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Monthly Report. Here's a breakdown of the key data — including prohibited driver counts, violation trends, and what it means for your fleet's compliance program.
Brandon Wiseman
NRII Waiver Has Ended: What Carriers Need to Know as the Paper Med Card Era Closes for CDL Drivers
FMCSA's NRII waiver allowing paper medical certificates has officially expired — but Alaska remains unable to support the electronic process. Here's what carriers need to know.
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA Denies FOPT Exemption Request to Allow Paper Logs in Place of ELDs
FMCSA has officially denied the Federation of Professional Truckers' application to allow drivers to use paper logs instead of ELDs, citing a congressional mandate under MAP-21 and the applicant's failure to demonstrate safety equivalency.
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA Suspends USDOT Inactivations for Missed Biennial Updates During MOTUS Rollout
FMCSA has temporarily suspended USDOT number inactivations for missed biennial updates as carriers transition to the new MOTUS registration system. Here's what carriers need to know and do right now.
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