MOTUS DOT Registration System Explained
The FMCSA is rolling out a new registration platform called MOTUS. For interstate motor carriers, CDL operations, brokers, and freight forwarders, this system changes how federal registration data is accessed,
DOT Marijuana Testing Update for Truck Drivers
The Department of Transportation recently released an important notice that directly affects truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers. On December 18, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order directing
FMCSA Revokes Three ELDs, Sets 2026 Replacement Deadline
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed three electronic logging devices from its list of approved ELDs this week. The agency said each device failed to meet the minimum
DOT Crackdown Could Shut Down Thousands of Trucking Schools
The Department of Transportation has announced a sweeping move that could force thousands of U.S. truck driving schools and training providers to shut down if they fail to meet federal
California Non-Domiciled CDL Crackdown Raises National Risks
Carriers across the country are watching California closely after the state cancelled 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses. While California officials and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) continue to argue
FMCSA Issues Emergency Rule on Non-Domiciled CDLs
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have issued an emergency rule that changes how states issue non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and
New FMCSA Complaint System Targets Unsafe Carriers and Brokers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rolled out the first phase of updates to the National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB), the main online system used to report violations
FMCSA to End Paper Payments
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a change that will affect all trucking companies, owner-operators, and other stakeholders. Beginning September 30, 2025, the agency will no longer
What Truckers Need to Know About the New Trump Administration Tariffs
The Trump administration could bring sweeping new tariffs that may impact nearly every corner of the U.S. economy, including the trucking industry. President Trump has announced plans to impose broad
Paper Medical Examiner’s Certificate Returns as FMCSA Faces Delays
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a temporary waiver allowing drivers to use paper medical examiner’s certificates through October 15, 2025. This waiver addresses delays with the