FMCSA’s overhaul of the DataQs system has generated considerable excitement across the trucking industry, with some portraying the changes as a long-overdue correction to a process carriers have criticized for years. But despite the headlines, motor carriers should be…

The Level VIII Inspection Program represents a major, yet evolving, concept in trucking enforcement. Defined by CVSA in 2017 as a fully electronic inspection conducted while a vehicle is in motion, it is currently being tested by FMCSA and…

In late April 2026, FMCSA quietly released a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document focused on prohibited coercion of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. While the coercion rule itself is not new—it has been on the books since 2015—the…

Marathon Strategies, in a report on nuclear verdicts against all industries in 2024, said there were eight nuclear verdicts against trucking in 2024, with a total judgment levied against trucking of about $790.5 million. According to Element’s 2026 Annual…

FMCSA is preparing for the next phase of Motus, its new registration system that will replace the Unified Registration System and FMCSA Portal. The system is expected to streamline registration while adding fraud-resistant features, including individual identity verification and…