Laws & Regulations
Federal transportation officials announced the closure of more than 100 truck driver training facilities for language violations as part of "a historic interagency effort to crack down on fraud in the trucking industry." On August 31, 2026,...
95 truck drivers were arrested in Arizona earlier this month for being in the country illegally, Border Patrol says. The multi-agency operation occurred in Yuma, Arizona between August 10th and 14th, and was aimed at disrupting human...
New FMCSA rule increases UCR fees by 20% for 2027 and subsequent years
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a new rule that will increase Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement registration fees for...
USDOT to reverse fuel economy standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicle engine makers
Federal authorities announced new rulemaking to reverse certain restrictions on commercial truck fuel efficiency standards for engine manufacturers. On August 28, 2026, the U.S. Department...
Three face felony charges for CDL fraud scheme in Florida
Three people were arrested in connection with an alleged scheme to allow employees to bypass Commercial Driver's License (CDL) testing requirements, Florida officials say....
Four unauthorized moving companies nabbed during ‘covert operation’ in Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) conducted an undercover operation targeting unauthorized household moving goods companies. On August 20, 2026, ODOT partnered with local...
CHP’s commercial vehicle troopers find multiple violations on pickup hauling uncovered load of rocks
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) uncovered several violations after taking a closer look at a pickup truck hauling a trailer loaded with rocks. CHP's...
FMCSA advances hours-of-service pilots that could lead to more scheduling flexibility for CDL drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) moved ahead with two hours-of-service pilot programs to explore safety impacts of providing truck drivers with more...
Video shows Kansas trooper knocking semi truck out-of-service after spotting ‘significant wobble’ on rear axle
A Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper took a commercial vehicle out of service for a major wheel equipment violation. In a video shared on August...
CDL holder driving car arrested for ‘extreme DUI’ after colliding with parked semi truck along I-40 in Arizona
Arizona troopers arrested a passenger vehicle driver who allegedly struck a parked semi truck in the Flagstaff area earlier this month. On August 8, 2026,...
Owner-operator sidelined in Arizona for no USDOT number, CDL, insurance, or corrective lenses
A commercial vehicle owner-operator was cited and ordered off the road for multiple registration and licensing violations, Arizona officials say. An Arizona Department of...
More than 13,500 trucks and drivers out-of-service during 72-hour CVSA Roadcheck blitz
Thousands of commercial trucks and drivers were removed from North American roadways during this year's International Roadcheck inspection campaign. On August 25, the CVSA...
Log truck ordered out-of-service after Texas troopers find 23 violations
A log truck was taken off Texas roadways after a commercial vehicle inspection revealed nearly two dozen violations. A log truck that "looked like...
CVSA’s commercial vehicle brake inspection blitz happening now in U.S., Canada, and Mexico
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) weeklong brake inspection campaign is underway throughout North America. CVSA's Brake Safety Week campaign takes place this year...