FMCSA Finalizes DataQs System Overhaul with State-Level Appeals Process
FMCSA finalizes comprehensive DataQs system overhaul requiring states to implement three-stage independent review process tied to federal highway funding, addressing industry concerns about biased appeals.
Brandon Wiseman
Iowa English Proficiency Law Progresses Through State Legislature: What SF 2426 Means for Carriers
Iowa Senate File 2426 would establish one of the nation's first comprehensive state-level English proficiency requirements for CDL applicants, with carrier penalties up to $10,000 per violation. Here's what Iowa carriers need to know now.
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA's MOTUS System: 2026 Rollout To Transform Registration Process
FMCSA's MOTUS registration system launches in 2026, consolidating all DOT registration processes into a single platform. This comprehensive guide covers critical preparation steps carriers must take now to avoid transition pitfalls.
Brandon Wiseman
The Open Door Policy That Broke American Trucking
Indiana’s revocation of nearly 2,000 non-domiciled CDLs has sparked national attention, but focusing only on immigration misses the deeper issue. This article argues that the real problem is a decades-long erosion of entry standards across the trucking industry, driven by deregulation, self-certification, and a misplaced “driver shortage” narrative. From carrier authority and broker licensing to ELDT, ELDs, and medical certification, the system increasingly relies on trust where verification is needed. The result is an industry flooded with underqualified participants and a compliance framework struggling to keep up.
Rob Carpenter
Dalilah's Law: What Fleets Need to Know About the Proposed CDL Restrictions
Senator Jim Banks has introduced the Dalilah Law, a bill that would prohibit states from issuing CDLs to individuals who are not U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or holders of certain work visas — and tie compliance to federal DOT funding. Here's what fleet owners and safety directors need to know.
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA and NHTSA Move to Officially Withdraw Speed Limiter Mandate for Heavy Trucks
As announced by Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy earlier this month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced the withdrawal of their long-standing proposal to mandate speed limiters on heavy commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). This decision, detailed in Federal Register notice 2025-13928 to be published on July 24, 2025, ends years of debate over requiring electronic speed governors on trucks with a
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA issues rash of proposed rules
On May 27, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) filed two finalized rules and eighteen proposed rules for public inspection in the Federal Register, set for publication on May 30, 2025. According to the agency, these updates strengthen commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety, streamline driver qualifications, and reduce regulatory burdens while ensuring compliance with federal standards. What follows is a brief summary of each regulatory action, including effective dates f
Brandon Wiseman
Arkansas enacts new English proficiency law
On April 14, 2025, Arkansas passed Act 604 into law, a sweeping piece of legislation that reshapes the landscape for commercial driver’s license holders operating within the state. The law introduces rigorous requirements aimed at ensuring safety and compliance on Arkansas highways. It mandates that drivers with foreign commercial driver’s licenses possess valid U.S. work authorization, demonstrate proficiency in the English language, and face stiff penalties for presenting fraudulent licenses.
Brandon Wiseman
Congressman Josh Brecheen Reintroduces DRIVE Act to Oppose Federal Speed Limiter Mandate
On April 10, 2025, Congressman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) reintroduced the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act (H.R. 2819). This legislation aims to prevent the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from mandating speed limiters on commercial vehicles exceeding 26,000 pounds engaged in interstate commerce. Brecheen originally introduced the DRIVE Act in May 2023, but that version of the bill stalled in committee and never advanced to a floor
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