US Trucking Regulatory Update

Brad Klepper Here’s an interesting question I recently received: “I was parked at a rest area on I-65 finishing up my mandatory rest break. About an hour before I was set to go back on duty, a DOT officer knocked on my door and told me he was performing a Level II...

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...