Listen as transportation attorney and TruckSafe Consulting President Brandon Wiseman joins the HDT Talks Trucking podcast to unpack the “regulatory turbulence” of last year and what it means for trucking fleets in 2026.

He explains how English Language Proficiency enforcement has intensified, why non-domiciled CDLs have become a flashpoint, and what FMCSA’s latest moves could mean for ELD providers and entry-level driver training. 

Wiseman also shares practical steps carriers can take now to reduce both compliance risk and crash exposure as enforcement ramps up, and what regulations he's watching for this year.

Key takeaways:

• Why ELP is suddenly an out-of-service trigger again—and what that means roadside

• Where the non-domiciled CDL rule stands after litigation, and what to watch next

• How FMCSA plans to reduce ELD fraud and “chameleon” rebranding

• What the training provider registry purge signals about enforcement priorities

• Practical steps fleets can take to reduce regulatory and crash exposure