FMCSA Fertilizer Waiver: HOS and ELD Relief for 35 States
FMCSA has issued a temporary waiver giving certain fertilizer haulers relief from federal hours-of-service and electronic logging device requirements. The waiver is intended to help move fertilizer products more efficiently during a period of supply pressure affecting a large portion of the country. The waiver took effect May 26, 2026, and is scheduled to remain […]
Autonomous Trucking Is No Longer Hypothetical: Why California’s New Rules Matter
For years, autonomous trucking has occupied a strange space in the industry conversation. Always five years away, always “coming soon,” always the kind of thing that shows up in conference keynotes but rarely in dispatch decisions. That’s changing. California recently approved new autonomous vehicle regulations that open the door for heavy-duty autonomous trucks to test […]
Don’t Wait for Motus to Find Out Your DOT Record Is Wrong
If you have been in trucking long enough, you already know how government system transitions go. The agency announces a new platform. It is supposed to be faster, cleaner, and easier to use. And then the cutover happens, and carriers spend weeks sorting out account access, outdated records, and login problems they did not know […]
Last Call for 2025: Close the Compliance Gaps That Raise Premiums
A clear, year-end recap of 2025 FMCSA shifts across scoring, drivers, tech, and identifiers, with a 30 to 60 day action plan to cut risk, protect scores, and keep insurance costs in check. Why this matters now 2025 brought real movement. FMCSA advanced its Safety Measurement System refresh through a live CSA Prioritization Preview so […]
FMCSA Hours-Of-Service Regulations Revision Explained
Find Out if You’re Affected and How to Comply The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revised hours-of-service regulations for motor carriers in an effort to provide greater flexibility to drivers and employers. Hours-of-service (HOS) regulations are in place to ensure that drivers of commercial motor vehicles are not compromising the safety of themselves […]
Are you ready for Roadcheck 2020?
Make sure you are prepared for this year’s Roadcheck! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be holding their annual 72-hour enforcement event, Roadcheck 2020, September 9th through September 11th. Whether you’re a veteran motor carrier, or brand new to the new industry, the following information could help save you from violations that could result […]