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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EASING 12 REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE MARCH 23 A sweeping FMCSA rule effective today clarifies electronic DVIR use, removes outdated provisions (including vision standard grandfathering), and streamlines several parts of the FMCSRs to reduce burdens on carriers and…
U.S. DIESEL AVERAGE TOPS $5/GAL, RAISING COST PRESSURES ACROSS FREIGHT Diesel’s jump above $5 per gallon adds inflationary pressure to truck-transported goods, with carriers and shippers bracing for near-term fuel surcharges and pricing ripple effects. EIA FUEL UPDATE: NEXT WEEKLY…
CBP FINDS 900+ POUNDS OF LIQUID METH IN TRACTOR-TRAILER FUEL TANK AT OTAY MESA Officers at San Diego’s Otay Mesa Cargo Facility seized 944 pounds of liquid meth concealed in a semi’s fuel tank; the 26-year-old driver was turned over…
FMCSA WARNS CARRIERS: DO NOT BUY, SELL OR LEASE USDOT OR MC NUMBERS In a March 19 bulletin, the agency said attempts to sell or lease federal registrations will trigger inactivation and revocation, clarifying that only legitimate corporate transactions can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
IEA AGREES RECORD 400M-BARREL OIL RESERVE RELEASE TO EASE PRICE SPIKE Member countries will make 400 million barrels available from emergency stocks to counter market disruptions tied to the Middle East war — a move with major implications for diesel…