Pennsylvania’s New Hands-Free Driving Law Is Now in Effect: What Drivers and Fleets Need to Know

As enforcement efforts increase, motor carriers should take this opportunity to review their driver qualification and licensing records. Pennsylvania is taking a major step toward reducing distracted driving. Effective June…

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Read more about the article How to Build a Digital DQF System for FMCSA Audits
A digital DQF system helps trucking companies organize driver records, track expirations, and stay audit-ready.

How to Build a Digital DQF System for FMCSA Audits

Creating a digital DQF system is more than a technology upgrade—it's a proactive strategy for reducing compliance risk, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining audit readiness. Key Takeaways A Driver Qualification…

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FMCSA’s New Motus Registration System Is Live: What Motor Carriers Need to Do Now

The FMCSA has officially launched its long-awaited registration modernization platform: Motus: USDOT Registration System. For trucking companies, brokers, freight forwarders, and supporting service providers, this marks one of the biggest…

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Read more about the article Fuel Tax Trends in 2026: IFTA, Diesel Taxes & Trucking Compliance
Fuel tax changes in 2026 make accurate IFTA reporting and recordkeeping more important for trucking companies.

Fuel Tax Trends in 2026: IFTA, Diesel Taxes & Trucking Compliance

Fuel tax compliance is becoming more complicated for trucking companies in 2026. Key Takeaways for Trucking Companies Fuel tax compliance is changing in 2026 because of state tax reductions, temporary…

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Read more about the article Supreme Court’s Montgomery Decision: What It Means for Freight Brokers and Trucking Companies
The Montgomery decision may increase scrutiny of freight broker carrier selection and motor carrier safety performance.

Supreme Court’s Montgomery Decision: What It Means for Freight Brokers and Trucking Companies

The U.S. Supreme Court has officially weighed in on one of the trucking industry’s most closely watched legal battles and the ruling could significantly reshape liability exposure for freight brokers…

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Read more about the article ATRI’s 2026 Priorities: Why “Beyond Compliance” Could Reshape Fleet Safety Strategy
ATRI’s 2026 research priorities could push trucking safety strategy beyond minimum compliance and toward measurable safety performance.

ATRI’s 2026 Priorities: Why “Beyond Compliance” Could Reshape Fleet Safety Strategy

ATRI’s 2026 research agenda puts Beyond Compliance back in focus. Here’s why proactive safety management could become more important for motor carriers, SMS scores, inspections, insurance, and shipper confidence. Key…

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ELP, Clearinghouse, and NR-II: The Biggest FMCSA Compliance Changes for 2026 Explained

Insights from Gregory Olsen’s ELEVATE 2026 presentation, including CDL crackdowns, ELP enforcement, Clearinghouse changes, and what fleets must do now to stay compliant. At the 2026 ELEVATE: CNS Safety and…

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FMCSA’s Anti-Chameleon Carrier Strategy: Principal Place of Business Enforcement and MOTUS

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a renewed crackdown on “chameleon carriers”, which are unsafe operators who attempt to escape their safety history by shutting down and…

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Why Outdated Safety-Sensitive Employee Policies Put Your Business at Risk — and How to Fix Them

What to Review, What to Change, and Why Partnering With CNS Matters As a new year begins, businesses with safety-sensitive employees—including trucking companies, construction firms, manufacturers, warehouses, and logistics providers—have…

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Paper Medical Cards Still Valid: FMCSA Issues 60-Day NRII Transition Waiver for CDL Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a new waiver related to the National Registry II (NRII) medical certification process, extending temporary flexibility as the industry continues transitioning…

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Deregulation or Disruption? Inside the FMCSA Rule Changes That Could Reshape Trucking in 2026

A Practical Breakdown of New FMCSA Rules in 2026: What’s Changing, What’s Slowing Down, and What Fleets Should Prepare For From a government shutdown to removing non-domiciled CDL drivers from…

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FMCSA Removes or Warns 7,500 CDL Training Providers: What It Means for New Drivers and Why CNS Driver Training Center Stands Apart

The trucking industry just experienced one of the largest federal crackdowns in CDL training history. Lawmakers have been urging the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety…

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Pennsylvania’s Non-Domiciled CDL Program is Changing: What Happened, What Comes Next, and What Carriers Should Expect

Pennsylvania’s entire non-domiciled CDL system is heading for a major overhaul that is being pushed by federal pressure, public safety concerns, and politics. Here’s what you need to know to…

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Read more about the article Why a “Warning” Can Hurt More Than a Citation for New Fleets
One of the most common misunderstandings among newer fleet owners is how roadside warnings impact the FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) and Inspection Selection System (ISS).

Why a “Warning” Can Hurt More Than a Citation for New Fleets

For many new or small fleets, getting stopped at a weigh station or roadside inspection can be a nerve-racking experience—especially when you’re trying to maintain a clean record and build…

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Understanding the Updated DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Guidance: What Employers Need to Know

For employers who manage safety-sensitive workers subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing, staying compliant is critical. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released an…

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