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An Illinois State Police hazardous materials enforcement operation resulted in 38 drivers and 61 commercial vehicles being placed out of service after 488 inspections.

July 13, 2026

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Illinois Hazmat Enforcement Detail Places 38 Drivers, 61 Commercial Vehicles Out of Service

A targeted hazardous materials enforcement operation by the Illinois State Police resulted in 38 drivers and 61 commercial vehicles being placed out of service ...

Learn what happens after a failed DOT roadside inspection, including out-of-service orders, repair requirements, carrier responsibilities, CSA records, PSP reports, and DataQs.

July 10, 2026

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What Happens After a Failed Roadside Inspection?

A failed roadside inspection can lead to anything from a minor paperwork correction to an out-of-service order that prevents a truck from continuing its ...

FMCSA has temporarily suspended biennial update enforcement for carriers experiencing issues with the new Motus registration system while technical problems continue to be addressed.

July 9, 2026

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FMCSA Temporarily Suspends Biennial Update Enforcement During Motus Transition

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has temporarily suspended enforcement actions that could inactivate USDOT numbers for carriers that have not completed their ...

CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026 begins August 23 with inspectors focusing on brake drums and rotors. Learn what commercial drivers can expect during this year's roadside inspection campaign.

July 7, 2026

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Preparing for CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week returns August 23 through August 29, 2026, with inspectors across the United States, Canada, and ...

FMCSA removed TRUCKSTAFF ELD from its registered devices list on June 23. Carriers using it must switch to paper logs or logging software and replace the device by August 23, 2026.

June 29, 2026

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FMCSA Removes TRUCKSTAFF ELD From Registered Devices List

FMCSA has removed TRUCKSTAFF ELD from its list of registered electronic logging devices, giving carriers 60 days to replace it with a compliant ELD. ...

Florida has started five truck parking projects along I-4 that will add 917 new truck parking spaces through a $180 million federal grant.

June 26, 2026

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Florida Starts I-4 Truck Parking Expansion With 917 New Spaces Planned

Florida has broken ground on five truck parking expansion projects along Interstate 4 that are expected to add 917 new truck parking spaces. Federal ...

ATRI is collecting updated feedback from truck drivers and motor carriers through a TechCelerate survey focused on onboard safety technology adoption, experiences, and industry trends.

June 10, 2026

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ATRI Wants to Know How Drivers and Carriers View Today’s Truck Safety Technology

The American Transportation Research Institute is seeking feedback from truck drivers and motor carriers through a new survey examining onboard safety technology and how ...

FMCSA is preparing to roll out the Motus registration system. Learn what the changes mean for identity verification, USDOT updates, and motor carrier registration.

May 4, 2026

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FMCSA Plans Motus Rollout for Motor Carrier Registration Changes

Motor carrier registration is moving into a new system as federal regulators prepare to replace existing tools with Motus. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...

FMCSA seeks driver input for a new truck parking study as federal efforts continue to address ongoing nationwide parking shortages.

April 14, 2026

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Federal Push to Address Truck Parking Shortage Turns to Driver Input

The truck parking shortage continues to drag on across the country, and federal agencies are now looking directly to drivers for answers. While funding ...

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs highlights challenges in the CDL training provider registry, stressing the need for proper driver training, professional standards, and removing bad actors from the system.

March 19, 2026

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FMCSA’s Barrs Eyes Major Updates to CDL Training Provider Registry

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering major updates to improve CDL training standards across the trucking industry. Administrator Derek Barrs spoke about ...