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truck drivers
Logistics FBI Seeks Truck Drivers Nationwide Who May Be Victims in 54-Count Tax Fraud Case
The FBI is seeking truck drivers nationwide who may be victims of a 54-count tax fraud case involving Diane Marie Poe and Genuine Financial Services in Walton County, Georgia. At least 26 self-employed truck drivers have been identified as potential victims. Anyone who used the company should contact FBI Atlanta at 770-216-3000.
Logistics After sidelining 26,000 truck drivers, FMCSA seeks to lock in English rules
FMCSA is proposing to codify English-language proficiency enforcement, potentially making it harder to reverse the policy. More than 26,000 drivers have already been placed out of service, and the rule could affect U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking. A public comment period is now open.
Logistics Federal Crackdown Arrests 86 Truck Drivers, Issues 766 Out-of-Service Orders
A three-day federal enforcement operation across four Midwestern states resulted in the arrest of 86 truck drivers and approximately 766 out-of-service orders. The second wave of Operation Highway Shield targeted unqualified foreign drivers, unsafe vehicles and fraudulent CDL practices, while federal agencies continue expanding licensing fraud investigations.
Logistics RateSafe App Wins DASH Hackathon, Empowers Truck Drivers with Data-Driven Load Decisions
RateSafe, a new app developed by Vantage Logistics' Sean Connolly, won the 17-entry DASH Hackathon. It uses SONAR API and driver-specific data to give plain-English load decisions. A beta web app is expected within two months.
Logistics Werner CEO Leathers Says Driver Attrition Only in 'Third Inning' as Regulatory Pressures Tighten Capacity
Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers told analysts on the Q2 2026 earnings call that the structural capacity attrition caused by regulatory enforcement is only in the 'third inning.' He cited FMCSA ELD withdrawals, cabotage enforcement, and the Montgomery vs. Caribe broker liability ruling as key factors driving driver shortages. Werner's One-Way Truckload revenue per truck per week surged to $6,114 from $4,787 a year earlier, while overall trucking operating margin improved to 4.6%.
Logistics Border Patrol Arrests 36 Truck Drivers in Immigration Crackdown
U.S. Border Patrol arrested 36 truck drivers in Arizona during an immigration enforcement operation. This crackdown highlights increased scrutiny on commercial drivers' immigration status.