On this episode, we break down the top 10 regulatory developments of 2025 and what they mean for fleets headinginto 2026. From ELP crackdowns and non-domiciled CDL reforms to medcard modernization and ELD vetting, we’llunpack the year’s biggest compliance shifts and the trends shaping the year ahead.
In this episode, the Trucksafe team breaks down FMCSA’s unprecedented removal of 3,000 CDL training providers from the federal registry and what it reveals about the deeper flaws in the ELDT system. We’ll explore how so many noncompliant schools made it onto the list, why the honor-system model has failed, and what carriers must do to ensure drivers receive real, road-ready training.
In this episode, we break down FMCSA’s newly announced overhaul of the ELD self-certification process—one of the most significant changes to the ELD landscape since the mandate went into effect. We’ll unpack what prompted the agency’s move, how the new vetting framework works, why it still falls short of Canada’s third-party certification model, and what fleets should be doing now to prepare (if anything).
In this special episode of Trucksafe LIVE!, the Trucksafe team discusses the breaking news coming out of D.C. that a federal court of appeals has temporarily halted enforcement of the FMCSA’s Interim Final Rule that cracked down on the issuance of non-domiciled CDLs to foreign drivers.
In this episode, we tackle the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) in the wake of FMCSA's October 15, 2025, announcement withholding over $40 million in funding from California for failing to enforce federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards for commercial drivers. Special guest Jack Van Steenburg, former FMCSA Chief Safety Officer and Assistant Administrator, joins us to break down what MCSAP is, how it funds state-level roadside inspections, safety audits, and enforcement efforts, and why California's non-compliance has led to this unprecedented action. We'll also discuss the broader implications for highway safety, trucking companies operating in California, and potential ripple effects on national driver qualification standards.
In this episode, we tackle the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) in the wake of FMCSA's October 15, 2025, announcement withholding over $40 million in funding from California for failing to enforce federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards for commercial drivers. Special guest Jack Van Steenburg, former FMCSA Chief Safety Officer and Assistant Administrator, joins us to break down what MCSAP is, how it funds state-level roadside inspections, safety audits, and enforcement efforts, and why California's non-compliance has led to this unprecedented action. We'll also discuss the broader implications for highway safety, trucking companies operating in California, and potential ripple effects on national driver qualification standards.
In this episode, the Trucksafe team is joined by Danielle Chaffin to break down the FMCSA’s Interim Final Rule on non-domiciled CDLs and what it will mean for the industry.
In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Reymer of Project 61 about their mission to raise the 61-year life expectancy of America’s truck drivers through proven technology and practical tools.
Last week was a big one for trucking! The USDOT announced a comprehensive set of initiatives, pilot programs, and regulatory updates aimed at supporting America’s truck drivers through things like truck parking, elimination of the pending speed limiter mandate, and HOS flexibility. The Texas Supreme Court overturned a $100 million jury verdict and years-long legal battle stemming from a highway accident involving Werner. And the FMCSA announced additional changes to its DataQs system to ostensibly improve transparency. We’ll break it all down in this episode of Trucksafe LIVE!
In this episode, we’re joined by Justin Austin, Senior VP at Aon and head of its transportation and logistics practice for the Greater Cincinnati region to discuss the ever-evolving criminal tactics associated with cyber attacks and cargo theft, which are rampaging the industry, and what fleets and other stakeholders can do to best protect themselves.
In this episode, the Trucksafe team tackles the topic of personal conveyance and the havoc it can wreak on fleet compliance metrics. We’ll also discuss the CVSA’s most recent plans to advocate for changes to PC enforcement.
In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Leffler (the Armchair Attorney) and Jack Van Steenburg (former FMCSA Chief Safety Officer) to break down President Trump’s April 28, 2025 Executive Order on English proficiency among commercial drivers. We’ll discuss the history of the issue and what fleets and drivers need to know to stay compliant.
In this episode, Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman and Rob Carpenter, CDS., CDM/E recap their time at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, including their talks on DOT compliance topics.
In this episode, we’re joined John Van Nortwick, Sales Director of Safety Solutions for Drivewyze, to discuss fleet safety technologies, how they best fit into a fleet's overall compliance program, and how they interact with other safety & compliance systems.
In this episode, we’re joined by transportation attorney Tyler Biddle to discuss key legal issues impacting fleets in 2025. Tyler will address topics like transportation contracts, corporate structuring, independent contractor classification, lease agreements, broker transparency, and more!
The Trucksafe team takes a look back at 2024 and ahead to 2025, and discusses the current regulatory landscape for truck and bus companies in the U.S. We’ll give our predictions on what fleets and drivers should expect from a compliance perspective in the new year.
In this episode, we’re joined by Mr. Jack Van Steenburg, founder of CMV Safety Experts, LLC and former Chief Safety Officer of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to discuss the inner workings of the FMCSA, including how it prioritizes issues to address via rulemaking, how it ushers in new rules, and what fleets might expect in terms of regulations in light of the upcoming election.
In this episode, the Trucksafe team breaks down ATRI’s recently-announced Top Industry Issues from 2024, including topics like truck parking, the economy, driver compensation, lawsuit abuse, speed limiters, and much more!
In this episode, we breakdown the impending implementation of FMCSA’s Clearinghouse Phase II and what it will mean for CDL drivers and their employers. We’ll also recap our recent Trucksafe Fleet Compliance Bootcamp and look ahead to future events.
In this episode, we’re joined by Brandon Minert, president of United Commercial Insurance, to offer some tips for fleets when it comes to preparing for insurance renewal and/or placement.