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Follow FMCSA news with Transport Topics for coverage of the federal agency responsible for commercial vehicle safety. This category tracks rulemakings, enforcement programs, compliance requirements, research and leadership decisions affecting carriers and drivers. Reporting explains how FMCSA actions influence fleet operations, safety practices and the regulatory environment across the trucking industry.

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More states halt non-domiciled CDL programs

Louisiana and Wyoming have ceased issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses, while Ohio is ending its program and downgrading credentials.

November 2, 2026
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Trucking awaits Congress’ next move on highway funds

The $36.8 billion funding lapse affects road, safety and bridge projects across the country as states and localities try to plan ahead.

November 2, 2026
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FMCSA takes aim at HOS, SMS updates

The FMCSA has set its sights on further hours-of-service flexibility and enhancing its safety measurement system in the coming weeks and months.

October 30, 2026
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Cabotage, ELP violations targeted in California truck checks

The joint operations targeting truckers at a California state Route 86 checkpoint during August and September were announced by Customs and Border Protection.

October 26, 2026
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FMCSA adds ethanol, heating oil to fuel hauler waiver

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs expanded the waiver to provide motor carriers with more flexibility when transporting fuel to offset global supply disruptions, higher demand and rising costs.

October 21, 2026
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Derek Leathers’ detour into trucking became a career of leadership

In the year ahead, Leathers will guide ATA while applying a leadership philosophy focused on transparency and finding data-driven solutions to problems.

October 20, 2026
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FMCSA seeks emergency review of chameleon CDL schools

The trucking industry has coped with so-called chameleon motor carriers, brokers or freight forwarders that quickly reopen under new names.

October 16, 2026
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FMCSA approves warning beacons for autonomous trucks

Autonomous truck software developers received a boost from the FMCSA, which OK’d the use of beacons rather than warning triangles for five years.

October 15, 2026
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Detention costs trucking billions — why is it so hard to fix?

The issue drew renewed attention in September when Congress released a report that examined ways to reduce excessive truck detention times.

October 14, 2026
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Perspective: ATA keeps the road to opportunity open

No carrier can tackle every challenge alone. But when we unite, we create a powerful voice for our industry. And membership in ATA ensures your voice is heard, writes Chairman Greg Hodgen.

October 12, 2026

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