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Keep your trucks on the road and protect your bottom line with a smart inspection routine. In the commercial trucking industry, a parked truck means lost revenue. Worse yet, an inspection by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) that results in violations or an Out-of-Service order can severely damage your safety scores and cause your commercial insurance premiums to skyrocket. Preventive maintenance isn’t an expense; it’s the smartest investment you can mak

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is moving forward with updates to its Safety Measurement System (SMS). These changes aim to identify high-risk carriers more accurately, but they also mean that data integrity is more important than ever for small and mid-sized fleets. Key Updates for 2026: New Methodology: The focus is shifting toward recent violations and their direct correlation to crash risk. Operational Categories: Significant changes in how "Unsafe

In commercial insurance, documentation is more than just paperwork it’s a critical part of protecting your business. Incomplete or inaccurate information can lead to delayed claims, denied coverage, or compliance issues. Key areas where documentation matters most: Certificates of Insurance (COIs) Driver and vehicle records Maintenance logs Incident and claim reports Even small errors can create major issues when filing a claim or renewing a policy. With increasing regulatory

The U.S. trucking industry is undergoing significant regulatory changes in 2026, particularly around Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs). These updates are aimed at improving safety, ensuring compliance, and strengthening driver qualifications. One of the most important changes is the strict enforcement of English language proficiency. Drivers must now demonstrate the ability to read road signs, communicate with officials, and complete required documentation. Failure to meet

The U.S. trucking industry is facing renewed uncertainty following a dispute in California that affects thousands of immigrant commercial drivers. Recent developments involving the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and federal regulators have placed more than 20,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) under review. The issue centers around the validity period of CDLs issued to certain immigrant drivers with temporary work authorization. Federal authorities argue t

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is taking steps to simplify regulations in the trucking industry. This new effort aims to reduce unnecessary rules and make operations more efficient for carriers and drivers. Industry leaders have welcomed this move, seeing it as a way to cut red tape and support small trucking businesses. The FMCSA is reviewing older regulations to eliminate or update outdated requirements. This is part of a broader push by the U.S. De

Published: June 19, 2025. By Ashley An Arizona trooper encountered an unusual car haul while patrolling in the Phoenix area over the weekend. On Saturday, June 14, Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol Trooper Sergeant Ruiz spotted a commercial vehicle driving at night along a Phoenix roadway without taillights. A traffic stop was initiated. “Are we seeing this right?” AZDPS Highway Patrol joked. “Upon closer look, he discovered that the semi-truck was hau

Washington, DCCNN — Driverless trucks are officially running their first regular long-haul routes, making roundtrips between Dallas and Houston. On Thursday, autonomous trucking firm Aurora announced it launched commercial service in Texas under its first customers, Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines, which delivers time- and temperature-sensitive freight. Both companies conducted test runs with Aurora, including safety drivers to monitor the self-driving technology dub