Transportation attorney and TruckSafe Consulting president Brandon Wiseman joins HDT Talks Trucking 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