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FMCSA’s renewed English language enforcement is reshaping fleet hiring and compliance standards. Learn how carriers can protect their driver pipelines through proactive testing, language training, and smarter recruiting strategies to stay compliant and competitive.

October 23, 2025

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How Prepared Is Your Driver Pipeline for Ongoing FMCSA English Language Enforcement?

Truck fleets nationwide are rethinking their workforce strategies as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) renewed English language proficiency enforcement reshapes the hiring landscape. Inspectors ...

The FMCSA has taken five electronic logging devices off its Registered Devices list, requiring drivers to switch to compliant options or use paper logs until December 16 to stay in compliance and avoid violations.

October 22, 2025

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Five More ELDs Get Booted — Here’s What Drivers Need to Know

If you’re running with an electronic logging device, it’s time to double check your setup. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration just pulled five ...

Aurora has received DOT approval to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of traditional triangles on autonomous trucks. Here’s what this exemption means for drivers and how it could impact future safety rules in the trucking industry.

October 20, 2025

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Aurora Gets DOT Approval for Cab-Mounted Warning Beacons

Aurora, one of the major players in autonomous trucking, says the U.S. Department of Transportation has now approved its request to use cab-mounted warning ...

Roadcheck 2025 highlights critical truck and driver safety issues across North America. Learn which violations led to out-of-service orders, from brakes and tires to driver credentials, and how truckers can stay compliant and safe on the road.

October 20, 2025

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Roadcheck 2025 Highlights Vehicle and Driver Safety Issues Across North America

Truckers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico saw another major safety sweep with the 2025 International Roadcheck, the annual three-day inspection blitz run by ...

FMCSA grants U.S. Custom Harvesters a five-year exemption allowing under-21 drivers to operate across state lines, supporting young truckers and safe multi-state harvest operations.

October 20, 2025

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FMCSA Approves Multi-State Exemption for Under-21 Custom Harvester Drivers

Truck drivers under 21 now have a bit more flexibility on the road, thanks to a recent exemption granted by the Federal Motor Carrier ...

FMCSA has extended its waiver through January 10, 2026, allowing truck drivers to use paper medical examiner certificates for up to 60 days due to delays in state electronic reporting systems.

October 15, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Paper Med Card Waiver Through Early 2026

As of this week, truck drivers still have backup options when it comes to medical cards. On October 13, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...

September 29, 2025

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Truckers Gain Updated Tool to Report Bad Brokers and Rulebreakers

For years, truck drivers have carried the weight of compliance, facing scrutiny over hours-of-service regulations, ELD usage, and numerous other requirements. But what happens ...

September 25, 2025

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U.S. DOT Calls for Nominations to Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is inviting professionals across the transportation industry to take part in the national effort to combat human trafficking. ...

September 24, 2025

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ROBINHOOD ELD Delisted from FMCSA Registered Devices

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has officially removed the ROBINHOOD Electronic Logging Device (ELD) from its list of approved devices. According to ...

September 19, 2025

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FMCSA Announces Pilot Trials for More Flexibility in Hours-of-Service

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is launching two pilot programs aimed at giving truck drivers more control over their rest and driving ...