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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 28, 2026

6 Regulatory Changes for Trucking to Watch in 2026

After a year of what safety and compliance expert Brandon Wiseman calls “regulatory turbulence,” what should trucking companies be keeping an eye on in 2026 when it comes to federal safety regulations?

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 22, 2026

What FMCSA’s New Enforcement Push Means for Fleets in 2026 [Video]

Last year was one of regulatory turbulence for trucking companies and truck drivers. Trucking attorney Brandon Wiseman breaks down the top DOT changes and what fleets should be aware of heading into 2026.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 15, 2026

Third 'Jason's Law' Truck Parking Survey Under Way

The Federal Highway Administration is asking motor carriers and truck drivers to give input on where and when drivers have difficulty finding truck parking, and on how drivers prefer to get information on available parking.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2026

FMCSA Continues Focus on State Issuance of Non-Domiciled CDLs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues a crackdown on an increasing number of states it says have been issuing non-domiciled CDLs improperly.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 11, 2025

Non-Domiciled CDL Restrictions Paused

New York is the latest state to be targeted by the FMCSA for improperly issuing "non domiciled" commercial drivers licenses, despite a legal challenge that put its September emergency rule on pause.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeDecember 5, 2025

How Heavy Duty Trucking's 2025 Emerging Leaders Are Redefining Trucking Leadership

Heavy Duty Trucking's 2025 Emerging Leader honorees are part of trucking's next generation of leaders. They are as comfortable talking about artificial intelligence, carbon emissions, or mental health as they are talking about brake jobs or backing classes.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 3, 2025

Do You Know a Highway Hero?

Nominations for the Goodyear 2025 Highway Hero are open through January 31, 2026.

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PodcastsDecember 3, 2025

Small Carrier Success Stories: Graig Morin and Brown Dog Trucking

Finding reliable guidance when you're looking to found your own fleet can be difficult. But Graig Morin knew who to turn to.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 2, 2025

FMCSA Cracks Down on Fraudulent ELDs With New Vetting System — But Stops Short of Third-Party Certification

Amid rising complaints about faked driver logs and unscrupulous ELD providers, FMCSA is revamping how electronic logging devices get approved — adding new safeguards but not yet moving to full third-party certification.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 24, 2025

DOT Targets Pennsylvania for Non-Domiciled CDLs

Pennsylvania is the U.S. Department of Transportation's latest target in its effort to restrict commercial drivers licenses for non citizens.

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