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Fuel Tax Holiday Talk Returns as Diesel Holds Near $5.64

Texas Probes Five Trucking Schools Over CDL Training

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued civil investigative demands to five trucking schools, citing concerns about CDL training requirements, English proficiency, and programs advertised as shorter than industry norms.

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Texas Probes Five Trucking Schools Over CDL Training

ATRI, ATA Open Three Studies on Telematics, HOS, and Driver Pay

ATRI wants carrier input on telematics safety and Hours of Service rules. ATA is collecting compensation data. Both windows are open now.

ATRI, ATA Open Three Studies on Telematics, HOS, and Driver Pay

89 'Ghost Agents' Quietly Run Legal Service for 1.67 Million U.S. Carriers

A FreightWaves investigation found just 89 process agents handle legal service for 1.67 million American carriers -- and several of them can't be verified as legally incorporated in any state.

89 'Ghost Agents' Quietly Run Legal Service for 1.67 Million U.S. Carriers

Carrier Count Rebounds, But 2026 Forecasts Still Warn of Fleet Failures

FMCSA data shows the trucking carrier population growing again after months of contraction. The catch: analysts still expect more bankruptcies, tighter margins, and a 2027 emissions deadline that just got harder to dodge.

Carrier Count Rebounds, But 2026 Forecasts Still Warn of Fleet Failures

Ohio Turnpike Sends 300+ Carriers to Collections Over $5.2M in Unpaid Tolls

Carriers in 26 states are getting collections letters as Ohio goes after $5.2M in unpaid tolls -- and the agency is done playing nice with chronic evaders.

Ohio Turnpike Sends 300+ Carriers to Collections Over $5.2M in Unpaid Tolls

House Passes Bill to Replace FMCSA With New National Motor Carrier Administration

The House just voted to dissolve the FMCSA and stand up a dedicated trucking regulator -- a structural shift that could reshape compliance for every carrier. Meanwhile, USA Truck returns to U.S. hands in a leadership buyout from DSV.

House Passes Bill to Replace FMCSA With New National Motor Carrier Administration

ELD Cheaters Cheat Everywhere: New Data Hands FMCSA a Sharper Weapon

A 2026 study proves what investigators long suspected -- hours-of-service fraud predicts broader safety failures. The findings arrive as FMCSA escalates its crackdown on chameleon carriers.

ELD Cheaters Cheat Everywhere: New Data Hands FMCSA a Sharper Weapon

FMCSA Moves on Chameleon Carriers as $158M Florida Ponzi Scheme Unravels

Federal regulators are closing the loophole that lets bad carriers rebrand overnight, just as a Florida operator's collapse exposes how 2,000 investors lost $158 million chasing impossible trucking returns.

FMCSA Moves on Chameleon Carriers as $158M Florida Ponzi Scheme Unravels

FMCSA Moves to Shut Down Chameleon Carriers -- and the Market Pressure Behind Them

Federal regulators announced new enforcement measures in February targeting carriers that dissolve and relaunch under fresh DOT numbers to escape safety records. It's a problem years in the making, and the financial squeeze is making it worse.

FMCSA Moves to Shut Down Chameleon Carriers -- and the Market Pressure Behind Them

FMCSA Announces Reforms to Target 'Chameleon Carriers' in Safety Push

Federal regulators unveil new industry reforms aimed at preventing unsafe carriers from evading oversight by rebranding operations.

FMCSA Announces Reforms to Target 'Chameleon Carriers' in Safety Push

FMCSA Announces New Reforms to Target 'Chameleon Carriers'

Federal regulators unveiled industry reforms aimed at carriers that shut down and reopen under new identities to evade safety oversight.

FMCSA Announces New Reforms to Target 'Chameleon Carriers'

FMCSA Data Shows Carrier Population Returning to Growth After Exits

Federal data reveals trucking carrier population shifting back toward growth following period of market exits.

Regulatory & Compliance4w ago

FMCSA Data Shows Carrier Population Returning to Growth After Exits

FMCSA Cracks Down on Chameleon Carriers With New Reforms

Federal regulators are closing the loophole that lets unsafe carriers vanish and reappear under new names -- while $4.1B in mega-verdicts and a firm EPA timeline pile on pressure.

Regulatory & Compliance4w ago

FMCSA Cracks Down on Chameleon Carriers With New Reforms

FMCSA Proposes 18 Rule Changes as Carrier Exits Surge

Federal regulators announce sweeping trucking industry reforms while carriers face mounting financial pressures and bankruptcy filings.

Regulatory & Compliance4w ago

FMCSA Proposes 18 Rule Changes as Carrier Exits Surge

FMCSA Moves on 'Chameleon Carriers' in Biggest Reform Package in Years

The agency's new rules target carriers that rebrand their way past safety violations, alongside 18 proposed rule changes touching driver qualifications, maintenance, and day-to-day compliance.

Regulatory & ComplianceApr 14, 2026

FMCSA Moves on 'Chameleon Carriers' in Biggest Reform Package in Years

Trucking Groups Push for Tougher Entry Standards as Overcapacity Drags On

Industry associations want higher barriers for new motor carriers as executives brace for 18 more months of soft freight markets.

Regulatory & ComplianceApr 14, 2026

Trucking Groups Push for Tougher Entry Standards as Overcapacity Drags On

Chameleon Carrier Crackdown Advances as Financial Pressure Thins Industry Ranks

New federal rules target carriers that dodge safety records by rebranding, while the rate downturn continues to push weaker operators out of the market.

Regulatory & ComplianceApr 13, 2026

Chameleon Carrier Crackdown Advances as Financial Pressure Thins Industry Ranks

FMCSA's 18-Rule Package Takes Direct Aim at Chameleon Carriers

The agency's most comprehensive regulatory overhaul in years closes loopholes used by repeat safety violators to cycle through DOT numbers and escape accountability.

Regulatory & ComplianceApr 13, 2026

FMCSA's 18-Rule Package Takes Direct Aim at Chameleon Carriers

FMCSA Targets 'Chameleon Carriers' With New Identity-Tracking Enforcement

Federal regulators are closing the loopholes that let dangerous carriers reopen under new names -- and a new Congressional Trucking Caucus is watching.

Regulatory & ComplianceApr 11, 2026

FMCSA Targets 'Chameleon Carriers' With New Identity-Tracking Enforcement

FMCSA Targets 'Chameleon Carriers' in Major Industry Reform Push

Federal regulators announce sweeping reforms to combat carriers that change identities to avoid safety oversight, addressing growing concerns about industry safety standards.

Regulatory & ComplianceApr 10, 2026

FMCSA Targets 'Chameleon Carriers' in Major Industry Reform Push

Trucking Industry Faces Regulatory Reforms, Technology Shifts

FMCSA targets chameleon carriers while technology drives diversity and financial innovation, reshaping the trucking landscape amid economic challenges.

Regulatory & ComplianceApr 8, 2026

Trucking Industry Faces Regulatory Reforms, Technology Shifts

Trucking Industry Faces Perfect Storm of Regulatory, Financial Challenges

From FMCSA crackdowns on chameleon carriers to financial struggles among top fleets, the trucking sector confronts mounting pressures while tech advances offer hope.

Regulatory & ComplianceApr 3, 2026

Trucking Industry Faces Perfect Storm of Regulatory, Financial Challenges

ATA Denied Legal Fees in Rhode Island Tolls Case as Carrier Exits Outpace New Entrants

A federal court won't reimburse the ATA for its Rhode Island truck-toll fight -- and Q3 data shows more carriers leaving the market than joining it.

Regulatory & ComplianceApr 3, 2026

ATA Denied Legal Fees in Rhode Island Tolls Case as Carrier Exits Outpace New Entrants

Carrier Exits Hit 12-Month High as Feds Target Chameleon Carriers

Serna's Trucking files Chapter 11, federal agents conduct on-terminal enforcement at an Indiana operator -- and ATRI's latest report shows litigation costs are reshaping who survives.

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Regulatory & ComplianceApr 3, 2026

Carrier Exits Hit 12-Month High as Feds Target Chameleon Carriers

Congress and ATA Mobilize Against Rising Freight Fraud and Chameleon Carriers

New federal legislation targets fraudulent trucking operations as industry grapples with carrier schemes that exploit regulatory gaps and endanger legitimate fleets.

Regulatory & ComplianceMar 31, 2026

Congress and ATA Mobilize Against Rising Freight Fraud and Chameleon Carriers

Trucking Industry Poised for Major Changes as Leadership, Costs, and Policy Converge

Jim Mullen's TCA leadership, evolving cost structures, and new regulatory priorities signal significant shifts ahead for commercial fleets.

Regulatory & ComplianceMar 5, 2026

Trucking Industry Poised for Major Changes as Leadership, Costs, and Policy Converge

Trump Administration Unveils Trucking Deregulation Package, Targets CARB and Speed Limiters

The Trump administration targets CARB's clean fleet rules, speed limiters, and CDL regulations in a broad trucking deregulation push.

Regulatory & ComplianceFeb 12, 2026

Trump Administration Unveils Trucking Deregulation Package, Targets CARB and Speed Limiters

FMCSA Revokes 27 ELD Devices, Leaving Thousands of Carriers Scrambling for Alternatives

FMCSA removes 27 ELD devices from its approved registry, forcing thousands of carriers to find compliant alternatives within 60 days.

Regulatory & ComplianceJan 16, 2026

FMCSA Revokes 27 ELD Devices, Leaving Thousands of Carriers Scrambling for Alternatives

FMCSA's New Broker Financial Rules Take Effect, Raising the Bar for Freight Intermediaries

FMCSA tightens surety bond requirements and adds quarterly reporting mandates for high-volume freight brokers.

Regulatory & ComplianceDec 19, 2025

FMCSA's New Broker Financial Rules Take Effect, Raising the Bar for Freight Intermediaries

Fleet Industry Faces NY Regulatory Turmoil Amid Tech Advances

New York's commercial vehicle licensing crisis and toll increases challenge fleets while new safety tech and electrification trends offer growth opportunities.