Daily Trucking Digest – March 19, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – March 19, 2026

TMC 2026 KICKS OFF IN NASHVILLE, SPOTLIGHTS NEW ERA OF TRUCK TECH ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council convenes March 16–19 with a 70th‑anniversary program focused on managing longer equipment lifecycles, complex vehicle technology, and new recommended practices for fleets. NMFTA LAUNCHES FREIGHT FRAUD PREVENTION HUB; WEBINAR SERIES BEGINS MARCH 19…

IRS on Instagram: What Truckers Should Watch in Those Sudden Tax Posts

IRS on Instagram: What Truckers Should Watch in Those Sudden Tax Posts

Why this matters to fleets and owner-operators right now Tax-season content on Instagram is surging, and the IRS has leaned into short videos, carousels, and infographics to push reminders, explain credits, and warn about scams. For truckers—many of whom file as self‑employed and manage Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (Form…

Daily Trucking Digest – March 18, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – March 18, 2026

HOUSE COMMITTEE ADVANCES DALILAH’S LAW WITH ‘NO ENGLISH, NO LICENSE’ PROVISION The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted 35–26 on March 18 to advance Dalilah’s Law, mandating English proficiency for CDL holders, tightening training-provider oversight, and authorizing funding penalties for noncompliant states. The bill moves to the full House amid…

Daily Trucking Digest – March 17, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – March 17, 2026

FMCSA’S NON‑DOMICILED CDL FINAL RULE TAKES EFFECT, STATES TOLD TO PAUSE NON‑COMPLIANT ISSUANCES Effective March 16, FMCSA’s final rule tightens eligibility for non‑domiciled CDLs/CLPs and instructs states that aren’t yet compliant to pause issuing those credentials until they are. Fleets should verify driver status and state procedures to avoid disruptions.…

Daily Trucking Digest – March 16, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – March 16, 2026

FMCSA’S NON-DOMICILED CDL RULE TAKES EFFECT TODAY, TIGHTENING ELIGIBILITY Effective March 16, 2026, states must limit non‑domiciled CDLs/CLPs to specific visa categories (H‑2A, H‑2B, E‑2) and align issuance and verification with new federal standards. Fleets should expect near‑term licensing friction and plan contingencies for affected drivers. TMC 2026 OPENS IN…

Daily Trucking Digest – March 15, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – March 15, 2026

FMCSA ELD REPLACEMENT DEADLINE HITS TODAY FOR REVOKED DEVICES Motor carriers using ELDs that were previously revoked must discontinue their use and switch to compliant devices by Sunday, March 15, or face out-of-service orders and 395.8(a)(1) violations. HOS RELIEF FOR HEATING FUELS EXPIRES MARCH 14 IN 15 STATES FMCSA’s multi-state…