Trucking Safety in a “Deregulation” Era: Why Drivers Still Need to Guard Their Records
Less Regulation Doesn’t Mean Less Risk It’s easy to hear about rules being withdrawn or red tape being “cut” and think, “Finally, they’re letting up on us.” But in trucking, things are rarely that simple. Even as some proposals—like the federal speed limiter mandate—get pulled, other forces still push toward stricter oversight. Shippers, insurers, and […]
FMCSA’s 18 New Rule Changes: What CDL Drivers Really Need to Know
What’s Really Behind the 18 New FMCSA Rule Changes? If you’ve heard chatter about “18 new FMCSA rule changes,” you’re not alone—and you’re not the only one thinking, “How is this going to mess with my day?” For most CDL drivers, there’s no time to dig through federal documents between loads. You just want to […]
New ELD Regulations Coming: How to Protect Yourself When the Rules Shift
ELD Rules Are Changing — Drivers Will Feel It First If you’ve been running with an ELD for a while, you’ve probably settled into a routine: log in, change duty status, certify, and roll. But FMCSA is revisiting parts of the ELD rule, including who must use ELDs, how malfunctions are handled, and how certain […]