FMCSA IMPLEMENTS FINAL RULE EASING 12 REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE MARCH 23
A sweeping FMCSA rule effective today clarifies electronic DVIR use, removes outdated provisions (including vision standard grandfathering), and streamlines several parts of the FMCSRs to reduce burdens on carriers and drivers.
FMCSA: NON-COMPLIANT ELDS TO BE TREATED AS “NO RODS” WITH OOS ORDERS AFTER MARCH 15
FMCSA reiterated that drivers using decertified or non‑compliant ELDs after March 15, 2026 face 395.8(a)(1) “no record of duty status” violations and out‑of‑service actions under CVSA criteria; fleets should verify device status and update accordingly.
CVSA POSTS NEW BULLETIN ON FALSE RODS AND ELD TAMPERING; ENFORCEMENT EMPHASIS BEGINS APRIL 1
CVSA released Inspection Bulletin 2026‑02 to help inspectors spot falsified logs and manipulated ELD data, outlining when drivers should be placed out of service and signaling heightened attention to Hours‑of‑Service fraud this spring.
CVSA KICKS OFF WEEKLONG NAS PART B INSPECTOR TRAINING IN TEXAS AND OREGON MARCH 23–27
North American Standard Part B courses run March 23–27 in Austin, TX and Woodburn, OR, sharpening enforcement skills ahead of International Roadcheck and reinforcing new guidance on false RODS and ELD tampering.
WESTERN STAR EXPANDS 47X/49X RECALL AFTER REMEDY FAILS TO ELIMINATE FIRE RISK
DTNA broadened its recall to include 2020–2027 Western Star 47X/49X models after a January incident post‑repair; approximately 52 warranty claims and 18 field reports prompted additional action while a new remedy is finalized.
ATRI OPENS 2026 OPERATIONAL COSTS SURVEY; PARTICIPATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 24
ATRI invited carriers to submit 2025 cost data for its benchmark “Operational Costs of Trucking” report, citing prolonged margin pressure as costs outpaced rates; participants receive customized benchmarking reports this year.
FMCSA RENEWS WILSON LOGISTICS’ PRE‑CDL OPERATION WAIVER
The agency extended Wilson Logistics’ exemption allowing trainees to operate CMVs pre‑CDL under specific safety conditions, maintaining a pipeline for new drivers while states implement tighter credential rules this year.
CVSA HIGHLIGHTS APRIL 1 EFFECTIVE DATE FOR NEW ENFORCEMENT ON FALSE RODS/ELD TAMPERING
In its March updates, CVSA underscored an April 1 enforcement start for the new inspection bulletin targeting falsified logs and ELD manipulation, alongside reminders for Roadcheck (May 12–14) and new OOSC materials availability.
XPO REPORTS FEBRUARY LTL OPERATING METRICS AMID CAPACITY AND PRICING SHIFTS
XPO released preliminary February performance for its North American LTL segment, providing an early read on tonnage, yield and network initiatives as carriers brace for spring bid cycles and potential demand normalization.
TITANIUM TRANSPORTATION SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE GOING‑PRIVATE TRANSACTION
Titanium, a cross‑border carrier and brokerage operating across the U.S. and Canada with ~775 power units, said investors OK’d a cash transaction to take the company private, pending customary closing conditions.
ITS LOGISTICS: GEOPOLITICAL RISKS ADD PRESSURE TO U.S. INLAND TRANSPORT IN MARCH
The latest ITS Logistics Port/Rail Ramp Index warns that new global flashpoints could disrupt routings and raise inland costs, as sourcing diversifies and cargo theft trends remain an elevated domestic risk for trucking networks.
WOMEN IN TRUCKING NAMES 2026 DRIVER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS; WINNER TO BE REVEALED AT MATS
WIT announced four finalists for its annual Driver of the Year award, with the winner to be honored March 27 at Mid‑America Trucking Show—spotlighting professional excellence and safety leadership behind the wheel.
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