Topic
road safety
Logistics FMCSA Revisits Dormant Rule to Test Truck Safety Knowledge Before Granting Authority
FMCSA is revisiting a rule dormant since 2009 that would require new motor carriers to demonstrate safety knowledge before receiving operating authority, rather than after. The agency targets November 2026 for a supplemental advance notice of proposed rulemaking, potentially reversing a long-standing practice where audits follow months after carriers start hauling freight.
Logistics California Truck Driver Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years for Deadly Interstate 10 Crash
Jashanpreet Singh, 21, was sentenced to four years and eight months in state prison for causing a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 10 that killed three people and injured four. The crash involved four tractor-trailers and four passenger vehicles. The sentence highlights risks in trucking operations and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Logistics MCSAP Bang-for-Buck Rankings: California Leads With Cheapest Inspections, Faces Funding Withhold
Analysis of federal MCSAP grant data shows California performs the most inspections at the lowest cost per inspection. However, the state faces over $198 million in withheld funding due to disputes over English proficiency enforcement and CDL issuance, threatening its inspection program.
Logistics Liability in Trucking: How Bad Legislation and Nuclear Verdicts Drive Up Costs for Brokers and Carriers
The trucking insurance market is in turmoil due to 'nuclear verdicts' and legislative changes. Cover Whale's CRO Myles Oppenheimer highlights how poor legislation and underwriting discipline create a 'self-inflicted wound' that traditional insurers cannot handle. A recent SCOTUS decision unraveling federal preemption adds further cost pressures for brokers and carriers.
Logistics Operation Safe Driver Week Begins July 12: Ticket Penalties Last Long After the Week Ends
From July 12 to 18, 2026, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) runs Operation Safe Driver Week across the US, Canada, and Mexico, focusing on reckless, careless, or dangerous driving. During last year's campaign, officers stopped 8,739 vehicles, issuing 2,504 citations and 3,575 warnings. Speeding was the top infraction (917 citations), while the official focus area produced only 20 citations. The enforcement data underscores that routine violations, not just reckless driving, generate citations and long-term CSA score impacts.
Logistics One in Three Trucks Failed: What the 2026 CVSA Blitz Number Means for CSA Scores and Insurance
The 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck and surrounding DOT Blitz Week resulted in a 32.8% out-of-service rate from 15,952 inspections, up sharply from the 2025 official rate of 18.1%. Brake, tire, and lighting violations drove most OOS orders. Every violation enters FMCSA's Safety Measurement System and affects carrier CSA scores on a 24-month sliding window, with newer violations weighted more heavily. Carriers face immediate impacts on their CSA scores and insurance renewals.
Logistics After Montgomery Decision, Industry Scrambles for Reliable Carrier Safety Ratings
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II eliminated a key procedural defense for brokers in negligent selection lawsuits, forcing the industry to confront the lack of dependable carrier safety data. A FreightWaves analysis argues that FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS) is not reliable for judging carrier safety, as even the agency itself warns against drawing conclusions from the data. Brokers and carriers are now pushing for a federal safety standard and modernization of safety fitness determinations.
Logistics Roadside Cameras Revolutionize Trucking Enforcement
The trucking industry faces a paradigm shift as roadside cameras and license plate readers enable precise tracking of vehicle movements, challenging traditional paper logs. This technological advancement is reshaping compliance and enforcement practices across the sector.
Logistics C.H. Robinson Tightens Carrier Safety Compliance Post-Court Ruling
C.H. Robinson is enforcing stricter safety compliance for carriers, influenced by a recent Supreme Court ruling. This change affects carrier eligibility and booking capabilities.