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Military CDL Waivers and GI Bill Training: What Veterans Should Verify
Qualified military drivers may have a faster route to a civilian CDL, while approved truck-driving programs may qualify for VA education benefits.
July 27, 2026 · Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationRead the full update →FMCSA Warns Motor Carriers About Fake Government Documents
Scammers are sending fictitious notices and may misuse carrier registration data, making independent verification essential.
Read update →02DRIVER WORKFORCEJuly 25, 2026Veteran Truck-Driver Recruitment Expands Amid Immigrant-CDL Crackdown
A new campaign promotes trucking careers for veterans while tighter non-domiciled CDL rules continue reshaping the driver workforce.
Read update →03REGULATION WATCHJuly 24, 2026AEB and Broker Transparency Proposals Remain on the 2026 Trucking Calendar
Expected federal rulemaking could affect heavy-vehicle equipment and freight transactions, but a proposal is not a final rule.
Read update →04FREIGHT DATAJuly 23, 2026Trucks Moved $99.7 Billion in May Transborder Freight, Up 15%
New federal data shows the continued importance of trucking to U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico.
Read update →05FREIGHT MARKETJuly 22, 2026Dry-Van Spot Rate Moves Above Contract Rate in July Market Review
A rare rate crossover points to tighter capacity, but owner-operators still need lane-level cost analysis.
Read update →06FEDERAL RULEJuly 21, 2026FMCSA Ends Duplicative CDL Conviction Self-Reporting Requirement
A federal rule effective July 22 removes a CDL holder’s duplicative duty to notify the home state of certain convictions.
Read update →07ELD COMPLIANCEJuly 20, 2026FMCSA Deadline Arrives for 12 Revoked ELD Models
Drivers and carriers using affected devices should replace them immediately to avoid citations and possible out-of-service action.
Read update →08ELDT ENFORCEMENTJuly 19, 2026FMCSA and HSI Target Suspected Fraud at About 75 CDL Schools
Federal investigators are examining schools suspected of false training records, improper certifications or inadequate instruction.
Read update →09WEEKLY BRIEFJuly 18, 2026U.S. Trucking Brief: Freight, Parking and Fleet Operations
The week’s major trucking developments, distilled for working drivers, owner-operators, fleet teams and CDL students.
Read update →10INFRASTRUCTUREJuly 17, 2026Five States Share $62 Million for Truck-Parking Projects
Funding is expected to add spaces and support parking plans in Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Wyoming.
Read update →11CROSS-BORDER FREIGHTJuly 16, 2026Gordie Howe Bridge Set to Expand Detroit–Windsor Freight Capacity
The new crossing is scheduled to open July 27 and is projected to handle substantial commercial traffic.
Read update →12FREIGHT MARKETJuly 15, 2026How Drivers and Small Fleets Should Read Freight-Market Signals
Rates, tender activity and capacity data can explain direction, but decisions still require lane-level cost analysis.
Read update →13EQUIPMENTJuly 14, 2026DEF-System Changes Put Fleet Maintenance Records in Focus
Federal guidance and manufacturer responses are drawing attention to how trucks react to DEF system faults.
Read update →14DRIVER UPDATEJuly 13, 2026Driver Roundup: Roads, Parking and Truck-Stop Changes
Driver-centered reporting turns national trucking headlines into practical route and safety decisions.
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