FMCSA Clearinghouse Update: One in 30 CDL Drivers Is in Prohibited Status
The FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse was designed to close a critical gap in trucking safety. Before 2020, drivers who failed or refused drug and alcohol tests could move between carriers without their violations following them. The Clearinghouse created a centralized system to track these violations, and the June 2025 report shows just how essential […]
CVSA Cracks Down on ELD Tampering: What to Know
Electronic logging devices (ELDs) were meant to take the guesswork out of logbooks and keep fatigued drivers off the road. But it didn’t take long for some to figure out how to game the system. Now, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is drafting a new inspection bulletin aimed at stopping ELD tampering in its […]
How FMCSA Audits Are Changing This Year
If you’re a DOT-regulated motor carrier with any compliance weak spots, the FMCSA’s latest audit trends are worth paying attention to. In 2025, the agency has been quietly shifting how it conducts audits, with on-site focused reviews projected to reach their highest level in the past five years. Carriers with known issues are feeling the […]
FMCSA Grants Digital Medical Card Waiver Until October 12, 2025
Ah, the best laid plans. The FMCSA’s long-awaited Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule (also known as the National Registry II rule) was supposed to go into effect on June 23, 2025. However, because twelve states are still transitioning to a fully electronic system, the FMCSA has issued a temporary waiver until October 12, 2025. Below, […]
Why Digital Recordkeeping Is Now Essential for DOT Compliance
Digital driver qualification files are no longer a nice-to-have. For FMCSA-regulated motor carriers, they’re a must. The federal government has been pushing for electronic records for years, and now that push is showing up at the state level, too. Consider this: As of June 2025, the FMCSA requires medical examiners to upload DOT physical results […]
Why Paying Attention to Your CSA Score is More Important Than Ever
When was the last time you checked in on your company’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) score? Since the CSA program went into effect in 2010, these scores have provided key insights to the FMCSA, insurance companies, and industry partners about each motor carrier’s safety and compliance history. Paying attention to your CSA score has always […]
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