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DHS and DOT Launch Coordinated Multi-State Trucking Enforcement Surge
DHS and DOT launched a multi-agency crackdown on trucking fraud, with school inspection surges, Midwest DOJ task force work, and joint roadside checkpoints in several states.
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FMCSA Emergency Action Shutters Over 110 Driver Training Schools
FMCSA ordered emergency removal of more than 110 ELDT providers from its Training Provider Registry after linking schools to drivers later cited for English-language proficiency failures.
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NHTSA Says It Lacks Authority for Standalone Heavy-Duty Engine Fuel-Economy Standards
NHTSA issued an interpretive rule limiting its fuel-economy authority to whole medium- and heavy-duty vehicles — not standalone engines — and will reset the program through further rulemaking.
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Carrier Bankruptcies Pile Up as Freight Market Shakeout Continues
FreightWaves counted at least 21 transportation and logistics bankruptcy filings from late July through mid-to-late August 2026 — from small carriers to larger supply-chain firms.
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FMCSA Finalizes 20% UCR Fee Increase Starting in 2027
FMCSA finalized a rule raising Unified Carrier Registration fees by about 20% on average for 2027 and later years to cover a projected state-funding shortfall.
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What Company Drivers Can Document on Their Own
Your carrier owns the load data. You can still build a personal professional record — if you know where the line is.
Jun 9, 2026
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How Long Is Too Long at the Dock?
Detention is normal in trucking — but hours matter for pay, HOS, and your sanity. Here is how drivers think about wait times and what to record while you are parked.
Jun 9, 2026
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