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 NASHVILLE WITH 70TH ANNIVERSARY FOCUS ON FLEET UPTIME AND TECH
ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting (March 16–19) kicks off today, spotlighting AI tools, maintenance best practices, and new recommended practices as thousands of fleet and supplier leaders converge at Music City Center.
VOLVO TRUCKS TO PREVIEW NEW CONNECTED SERVICES, TEASE VOCATIONAL MODEL AT TMC
Volvo Trucks North America will host a press event this evening at booth #1301 to showcase expanded connectivity offerings and reveal early details of a North America–engineered vocational truck aimed at construction and heavy‑haul segments.
BRIDGESTONE TO DEBUT NEW DIGITAL FLEET PORTAL AT TMC 2026
Bridgestone’s platform centralizes fleet tire data and service workflows to accelerate roadside and maintenance events, with live demos slated on the exhibit floor in Nashville this week.
DRIV HIGHLIGHTS COMMERCIAL TRUCK AND OFF‑HIGHWAY SOLUTIONS AT TMC
The supplier will feature an expanded lineup for heavy‑duty maintenance and uptime, aligning product and support offerings for fleets navigating tighter service windows in 2026.
FONTAINE MODIFICATION UNVEILS ACCESS365 VISIBILITY PORTAL AHEAD OF TMC
Access365 gives fleets real‑time status, imagery and compliance documents across truck modifications; Fontaine will demo the tool at booth #2925 during TMC’s exhibition this week.
WHAT TO WATCH AT TMC 2026: EDUCATION TRACKS, RECOMMENDED PRACTICES, HDRF CO‑LOCATE
This year’s program features 100+ technical sessions and balloting activity, with the Heavy Duty Repair Forum co‑located, giving maintenance leaders a dense week of standards, tools and vendor updates in one venue.
FMCSA ISSUES IMPLEMENTATION FAQS AS STATES ADAPT TO NEW CDL ELIGIBILITY RULE
New guidance clarifies that states not yet compliant must immediately pause issuing non‑domiciled CLPs/CDLs until processes meet the revised federal standards, underscoring potential near‑term capacity impacts for some carriers.
BLIZZARD, ICE AND SEVERE WEATHER FROM MARCH 13–16 DISRUPT FREIGHT CORRIDORS
A sprawling storm is closing stretches of interstates and knocking out power across parts of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, with whiteouts, icing and high winds complicating truck movements and facility operations to start the week.
MICHIGAN COUNTY LIFTS SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE MARCH 16
Berrien County’s road department is removing spring weight and speed restrictions at 6:00 a.m. today, easing limits for carriers on county routes as pavement conditions allow.
TRANSPORT TOPICS LAUNCHES SPECIAL COVERAGE HUB FOR TMC 2026
TT’s dedicated page is tracking major product reveals, study‑group outcomes, and on‑site news from Nashville throughout the week, giving fleets a central resource for show developments and maintenance trends.
WOMEN IN TRUCKING NAMES 2026 DRIVER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS; WINNER AT MATS
Four professional drivers are finalists for WIT’s Driver of the Year award, with the winner to be announced March 27 during the Mid‑America Trucking Show’s Salute to Women Behind the Wheel in Louisville.
COX FLEET SHOWCASES ‘UNIFIED UPTIME’ STRATEGY AS TMC BEGINS
Following the integration of Fleet Services and FleetNet America, Cox Fleet is emphasizing integrated maintenance, roadside and data services designed to reduce downtime and improve total cost of ownership for carriers.
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