FMCSA Crackdown Won’t Ease: What Owner-Operators Should Do Now
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller said Nov. 2 that large fleets want FMCSA’s driver crackdown to continue. Here is what that means for owner-operators and small fleets.
Midterm Elections and Trucking: Insurance Minimums, Highway Bill and ELP Rules in Play
Democrats won both chambers of Congress on Nov. 3, 2026. Here is what that means for insurance minimums, the highway bill and ELP enforcement, and what owner-operators and small fleets should do now.
2027 UCR Fees: Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Collections. Should Carriers Still Pay?
A trucking group has asked a federal appeals court to void the 2027 UCR fee rule and halt collections, but no court has acted. Here is what owner-operators and small fleets should do before the January 1 enforcement date.
Operation Guardian CDL Crackdown: 230+ Arrests in 15 States. What Carriers Should Check Now
Operation Guardian led to 230+ arrests, including 40+ CDL holders, across 15 states, and Ohio is ending its non-domiciled CDL program. Here is what owner-operators and small fleets should check now.
FMCSA Motus Glitch Suspends 6,475+ Carriers: How to Check Your Authority
A Motus error raised required liability insurance from $750,000 to $1 million for 6,475+ carriers and suspended their authority. Here is how owner-operators can check and fix it.
FMCSA ELD Crackdown: 100+ Devices Removed. Is Your ELD Still Legal?
FMCSA says it has removed 100+ noncompliant ELDs and blocked nearly 600 more. Here is what the ELD crackdown means for owner-operators and six steps to check your device and avoid an out-of-service order.
FMCSA Rule Changes in 2026: Non-Domiciled CDLs and English Proficiency Explained
The non-domiciled CDL final rule took effect March 16, 2026, and FMCSA has proposed making English proficiency out-of-service enforcement permanent. Here is what changed and what carriers should do now.