The 2017 Pocket Guide to Transportation

Doug Marcello Transport Topics published a piece last week with a headline that will spread through broker and shipper legal departments like a sedative: “Broker Liability Ruling May Be Less Harsh Than Feared.” The article quotes industry analysts pointing to the...

In late April 2026, FMCSA quietly released a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document focused on prohibited coercion of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. While the coercion rule itself is not new—it has been on the books since 2015—the timing and substance...

he Level VIII Inspection Program represents a major, yet evolving, concept in trucking enforcement. Defined by CVSA in 2017 as a fully electronic inspection conducted while a vehicle is in motion, it is currently being tested by FMCSA and CVSA through a phased...