CVSA's International Roadcheck is set for May 12–14, 2026—a 72-hour blitz with higher inspection volume and low tolerance for "I'll fix it later." This year's...
Why Violations Stay After Court Wins Won your court case but the violation still shows in CSA? FMCSA policy allows removal (or reduction to severity...
The Real Risk Behind ELD Issues Driver concern: If my ELD malfunctions, gets revoked, or my carrier pushes a bad device, can it put my...
What Happens While a Ticket Is Pending Contesting a ticket? Many drivers worry it still hurts CSA/PSP scores and hiring while pending. Reality: SMS logs...
How CSA/SMS Scoring Works The FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) converts roadside inspection violations into BASIC measures using severity weights (1–10)...
Understanding the 60-Day Grace Period The FMCSA's February 12, 2026 revocation of nine ELDs—GTS ELD (213W01, GTS18A), UTRUCKIN (PT30, UTRUCK), ELD365 ELOG (ELD365), IRONMAN ELD...
FMCSA Announces ELD Revocations On February 12, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed nine electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its Registered Devices...
Class A training (tractor-trailers) typically lasts 3–8 weeks (160+ ELDT hours), while Class B (straight trucks) is shorter at 2–6 weeks. In 2026, programs balance...
Truck driver salaries in 2026 reflect strong demand amid shortages, with national averages ranging from $60,000–$82,000 annually (higher for experienced/specialized roles). Entry-level pay starts around...
