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September 14, 2026National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2026: Practical Ways Fleets Can Thank Their Drivers
September 12, 2026Broker Transparency Rule Heads to the White House: What It Could Mean for Carriers
September 11, 2026FMCSA Pauses USDOT Number Deactivations for Missed Biennial Updates During the Motus Rollout
September 10, 2026Revoked ELDs: The Sept. 8 Replacement Deadline Has Passed, and the Next One Is Oct. 6

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A fleet manager shaking hands with a smiling truck driver next to a semi-truck at a terminal

Industry NewsSeptember 14, 20262 min read

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2026: Practical Ways Fleets Can Thank Their Drivers

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs Sept. 13–19, 2026. Pizza at the terminal is nice, but the thank-yous drivers remember fix real problems. Here are practical ideas for fleets of every size.

A carrier and a freight broker reviewing a rate confirmation and load records together at a desk

Industry NewsSeptember 12, 2026

Broker Transparency Rule Heads to the White House: What It Could Mean for Carriers

On Aug. 27, 2026, FMCSA sent its revised broker transparency proposal to the White House for review. It builds on a 2024 plan that would require brokers to keep electronic transaction records and share them within 48 hours. Here's where it stands and how to prepare.

A small trucking company owner updating USDOT registration details on a laptop at a desk with a semi-truck parked outside

Industry NewsSeptember 11, 2026

FMCSA Pauses USDOT Number Deactivations for Missed Biennial Updates During the Motus Rollout

While carriers move to Motus, FMCSA's new registration system, the agency has stopped deactivating USDOT numbers for missed biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026. The requirement hasn't gone away. Here's what the relief covers and what to do.

A truck driver checking the electronic logging device mounted on the dashboard of a semi-truck cab

Industry NewsSeptember 10, 2026

Revoked ELDs: The Sept. 8 Replacement Deadline Has Passed, and the Next One Is Oct. 6

FMCSA removed 10 ELDs from its registered list in July and five more in August. Carriers still using a July device are now treated as operating without an ELD, and the deadline for the August group is Oct. 6. Here's how to check your fleet and what to do.

A commercial truck driver training at a CDL school as federal investigators target fraudulent training providers

Industry NewsJuly 18, 2026

Trump's DOT and DHS Team Up to Crack Down on CDL School Fraud: 75 Training Schools Under Investigation

The Transportation Department and Homeland Security announced a joint operation targeting roughly 75 CDL training schools suspected of fraud — falsified training records, improper certifications, and drivers who were never properly trained. Here's what the crackdown means for your fleet, and how to make sure your drivers' files hold up.

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