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Stay current with the latest Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration news from Transport Topics. Our expert coverage delivers timely updates on FMCSA regulations, enforcement actions and policy changes that directly impact the trucking and freight transportation industries. Whether you're a fleet operator, safety manager or industry stakeholder, our in-depth reporting helps you navigate compliance requirements and stay ahead in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.

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ATA, OOIDA Press Congress to Enhance Safety in Trucking

The groups said that to ensure new carriers operate more efficiently, a stronger, prevention-focused program should continue to guide FMCSA鈥檚 safety strategy.

March 31, 2026
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Perspective: Chameleon Carriers Undermine Roadway Safety

Motor carrier safety records are meant to protect the public, but chameleon carriers undermine the system to evade accountability, writes Aim's Ron Bourque.

March 23, 2026
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FMCSA Toughens Enforcement of Carrier Number Transfers

鈥淔MCSA will inactivate USDOT Numbers upon discovery that the number is being used by anyone other than the assigned legal person,鈥 the FMCSA said.

March 20, 2026
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Oregon Permanently Ends Issuing Non鈥慏omiciled CDLs, CLPs

Oregon has permanently stopped issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and learner's permits in a move that will impact 900 drivers.

March 17, 2026
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Lawmakers Push Plan for Screened Military Freight Carriers

Federal lawmakers are proposing FMCSA create a registry of authorized motor carriers that have been screened to carry U.S. military freight.

March 17, 2026
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TMC Advances TechCelerate Now Efforts

Robert Braswell, TMC鈥檚 executive director, provided an overview of the council鈥檚 efforts to support FMCSA鈥檚 ongoing TechCelerate Now program. It was renewed for a second phase in 2024.

March 16, 2026
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Republicans Press for Tougher CDL Rules After Fatal Crashes

Congressional Republicans renewed calls for stricter English鈥憀anguage requirements for CDL holders, citing safety concerns highlighted in President Donald Trump's State of the Union.

March 6, 2026
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FMCSA: Trucking Insurance Minimums Fall Short for Fleet Risk

Minimum insurance levels in the trucking industry fail to adequately cover fleet risk for catastrophic losses as a result of spiraling medical costs across the past four decades, FMCSA says.

March 4, 2026
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Perspective: Building a Safety-First Truck Fleet Culture

Safety is often framed around regulations, inspections and compliance scores. These are essential, but they rarely tell the full story, writes聽Aidyn Kanagat, founder of carrier Grad Group.

March 2, 2026
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CDL Schools Across Varied Sites Flagged in Safety Sweep

The federal sting against truck driver training operations identified sites ranging from community colleges to churches among the 550 found violating safety standards.

February 24, 2026

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