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Driver ServicesJuly 26, 2026

Trump’s Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Team Up to Crack Down on Fraud in CDL Schools

FMCSA & HSI are targeting CDL schools suspected of fraud

Canada ServicesJuly 22, 2026

Atlantic Unity Adds Canada Cross-Border Coordination Services

We're now helping carriers get set up for cross-border freight into Canada — accounts, bonds, and documentation included.

Safety & ComplianceJuly 9, 2026

FMCSA Removes 10 ELDs From Its Registered Devices List

FMCSA revoked 10 electronic logging devices on July 9, 2026 for failing to meet federal requirements — carriers running them have 60 days to switch before drivers risk an out-of-service order.

Safety & ComplianceMay 19, 2026

DOT Launches Motus: A New Anti-Fraud Registration System for Motor Carriers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FMCSA have rolled out Motus, a biometric-backed registration system built to shut down fraudulent DOT numbers and so-called "chameleon carriers."

Safety & ComplianceApril 15, 2026

FMCSA Overhauls DataQs With Firm Deadlines for State Reviews

FMCSA's April 2026 DataQs upgrade replaces open-ended waits with a three-step review process and hard deadlines, so carriers challenging inaccurate crash or inspection data finally get a clock they can count on.

Safety & ComplianceApril 1, 2026

English Language Proficiency Violations Are Now an Out-of-Service Offense

Failing FMCSA's English language proficiency check is no longer just a citation — as of 2026 it's a full out-of-service violation, and one multi-state enforcement sweep alone sidelined nearly 500 drivers.

Safety & ComplianceMarch 2, 2026

FMCSA Recruiting Drivers to Test New Hours-of-Service Flexibility Pilots

FMCSA is looking for 18 drivers to help pre-test two new hours-of-service options — a Flexible Sleeper Berth split and a Split Duty Period — that could eventually give drivers more control over when they rest.