The BUILD America 250 Act moved out of committee with funding for public truck parking, new oversight of predatory lease-purchase, tougher broker vetting/PPOB rules, a federal AV safety framework, cargo-theft task force, and EV registration fees. Industry groups call it the most pro-trucker package in years.
DRIVEWYZE/BESTPASS FULLY UNIFIED UNDER FLEETWORTHY; NEW APP AND CENTRALIZED VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
Fleetworthy rolled out a single login, a new FleetworthyGO driver app and Centralized Vehicle Management, tying together weigh station bypass, tolls and compliance in one platform to cut admin time and improve safety workflows for fleets.
FMCSA’S NEW ‘MOTUS’ REGISTRATION GOES LIVE, AMID ID VERIFICATION AND ANTI‑FRAUD CONTROLS
FMCSA’s Motus replaces legacy registration systems, requiring carriers, brokers and forwarders to claim profiles with identity and business verification. The shift aims to curb chameleon carriers but could temporarily sideline entities that fail verification or don’t complete setup promptly.
DOT REAFFIRMS: MARIJUANA STILL PROHIBITED FOR TRUCKERS DESPITE FEDERAL RESCHEDULING MOVE
DOT reiterated zero tolerance for cannabis use by safety‑sensitive workers and no change to testing protocols, clarifying that DEA’s reclassification does not affect CDL drug testing or consequences for positive results.
FMCSA PROBES CARRIER AFTER FATAL CALIFORNIA CRASH; DHS HIGHLIGHTS CDL ELIGIBILITY ENFORCEMENT PUSH
Following a double‑fatal crash near Lodi, CA, FMCSA opened an investigation into the driver’s employer amid heightened federal scrutiny of CDL issuance and eligibility. The case underscores tightening enforcement around driver qualifications and identity verification.
MICHIGAN SUSPENDS DETROIT CDL SCHOOL OVER TRAINING SHORTFALLS; ELDT COMPLIANCE IN SPOTLIGHT
State regulators halted operations at a Detroit CDL program, alleging students didn’t receive paid‑for instruction hours under ELDT rules. The move reflects broader state and federal crackdowns on substandard driver training providers.
OREGON DOT PUTS 283 DRIVERS OUT OF SERVICE FOR TAMPERED/FAKE ELD LOGS UNDER NEW OOS CODE
Weeks after a new out‑of‑service violation for fully fabricated ELD records took effect, Oregon reported 283 OOS orders tied to fraudulent devices. Inspectors are training up on detection as enforcement intensifies nationwide.
SAN PEDRO BAY TRUCK DWELL REMAINS UNDER 3 DAYS, SIGNALING STEADY DRAYAGE FLUIDITY AT LA/LB
April metrics show container truck dwell times at the San Pedro Bay complex stayed below three days, supporting reliable turn times for Southern California drayage even as carriers brace for peak‑season variability and fuel‑driven costs.
SAIA OPENS NEW LTL TERMINALS IN WASHINGTON AND INDIANA, EXPANDING REGIONAL CAPACITY
The LTL carrier added terminals in Marysville, WA, and Indiana to improve service coverage and transit times across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest, continuing aggressive network growth amid a shifting demand mix.
PORT HOUSTON APRIL TEUS DOWN 10% Y/Y, BUT INBOUND RECOVERY UNDERWAY IN MAY
After a year‑over‑year dip in April container volume, Port Houston reports May volumes ticking up as imports rebound, a key signal for Texas drayage, warehousing, and long‑haul capacity into the Gulf region.
BROKER LIABILITY AFTER SCOTUS: SMALL CARRIERS PUSH BACK ON ‘IMPOSSIBLE’ VETTING CLAIMS
Following the Supreme Court’s Montgomery decision opening state‑court negligence claims against brokers, owner‑operators argue safety vetting is feasible with existing data and tools, anticipating stricter onboarding but little near‑term disruption for qualified carriers.
FMCSA TELLS CARRIERS: CLAIM YOUR ‘MOTUS’ PROFILE NOW OR FACE REGISTRATION DELAYS
As Motus launches, FMCSA outlines a three‑step login.gov and ID‑verification flow for carriers, brokers and forwarders. The agency says the modernization will improve data quality and help block fraudulent entities from operating authority.
CONTAINER SECTOR WATCH: DOJ PRICE‑FIXING CASE SHAKES BOX MANUFACTURERS; PEAK‑SEASON SIGNALS MIXED
Loadstar’s latest rundowns highlight U.S. antitrust heat on Chinese container makers and divergent reads on near‑term demand—context that U.S. truckload and intermodal shippers are weighing as fuel costs and ocean dynamics ripple inland.
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