FMCSA News Updates

In response to a crackdown in federal enforcement, more states are opting out of the voluntary programs. For many, compliance requires significant changes.

The suit also names FMCSA, which apparently informed nonprofit AAMVA on Aug. 11 it must turn over five years of information by Aug. 17.

Competition for truck drivers has rebounded as freight conditions improve, driving up hiring costs, sign-on bonuses and pay increases at several fleets.

Losses of foreign truck drivers could exceed a federal projection of 200,000 as more states restrict non-domiciled licenses.

Federal enforcement focusing on noncompliant ELDs will contribute to further capacity tightening in the truckload segment, says Werner CEO Derek Leathers.

FMCSA has proposed codifying English-language proficiency enforcement standards for commercial drivers.

“Market fundamentals are improving as capacity continues to tighten, driven by regulatory enforcement and carrier exits,” CEO Shawn Stewart said.

The legislation would direct FMCSA to study chameleon carriers and plan, develop and test an automation tool to detect chameleon carrier applications.

The truckload unit again drove results at the Montreal-based carrier in the second quarter of 2026 as the freight market rebounded.

The freight market has been quickly tightening this year, with increased federal enforcement actions accelerating an existing decline in capacity.