What Is Cabotage in Trucking? Why Domestic Loads With B-1 Drivers Can End in an Indictment
Cabotage, the movement of domestic freight by foreign drivers or foreign equipment, is now a federal criminal matter. This guide explains the customs, immigration and FMCSA rules that govern cabotage, what the VMS Transport indictment means for carriers and brokers, and the red flags to check in carrier vetting.
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
Do Short-Haul Drivers Need an ELD? Every ELD Exemption Explained
Short-haul drivers who qualify under 49 CFR 395.1(e) do not need an ELD, but every exemption has strict conditions. This guide covers every ELD exemption in effect today, from the 150 air-mile short-haul exceptions to driveaway-towaway, pre-2000 vehicles, agricultural operations, rental trucks, and industry-specific exemptions.
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
Federal Government Launches Historic Interagency Crackdown on CDL Fraud in Trucking
The U.S. Departments of Transportation, Homeland Security, and Justice have launched a historic interagency crackdown on CDL fraud, including emergency removal of 110+ training providers, a 40-state investigation, and formation of the Joint Task Force Crossroads of America. Here's what it means for compliant carriers.
Brandon Wiseman
States Sue FMCSA Over CDLIS Data Demand
Twenty-two states and D.C. have sued FMCSA over a demand for 17 million CDLIS driver records, threatening to shut down CDL issuance nationwide. Here's what the lawsuit means for your fleet and what to watch next.
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA Proposes to Codify English Language Proficiency as an Out-of-Service Violation
FMCSA has proposed a rule that would formally codify English Language Proficiency (ELP) as an out-of-service violation under 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2). Here's what the NPRM means for your fleet and what you need to be doing right now.
Brandon Wiseman
What SCOTUS’s Montgomery Decision Means for Carriers
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC means freight brokers can now be sued for negligent hiring under state law — and your CSA BASIC scores and safety rating are the evidence. Here is what every motor carrier needs to know and do now.
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA to withhold $73M in federal funds from New York
FMCSA withheld $73.5 million from New York after auditors found a 53% failure rate in non-domiciled CDL issuances. Here is what that audit means for your driver qualification files and what you need to do under 49 CFR Part 391.
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