Court Schedules Arguments on FMCSA's New Hours of Service Rule on March 15, 2013
On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump published an executive order (“EO”) requiring the secretary of transportation to overhaul the compliance process of certifying a commercial driver’s English proficiency. As set forth...more
This week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a slew of proposed rule changes—18 in all—designed to streamline operations, reduce unnecessary paperwork, and align regulations with modern...more
Businesses that employ drivers of commercial motor vehicles who operate in interstate commerce (CMV drivers) have some work to do before June 25, 2025. That is when CMV drivers who cannot speak and understand English...more
After a truck accident in New Jersey, it’s easy to point the finger at the truck driver. What if the real cause of the accident runs deeper? Determining liability isn’t always straightforward, so uncovering the truth could be...more
Payment and collection practices are under renewed scrutiny in the transportation business. Legitimate providers and shippers are suffering from the growth of unlawful double brokering, insolvent service providers, and other...more
The regulatory environment is top of mind these days coupled with speculation over potential change. Any attention paid to our obligations for safe and lawful operation is positive as we strive for compliance by our companies...more
A Department of Transportation (“DOT”) audit is something that all motor carriers dread. The potential for a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) investigator can often have adverse consequences....more
To most Americans, the word “audit” conjures up a visceral fear of the IRS combing through their records and finances. However, to those in the motor carrier industry, “audit” means something much different, but no less...more
For-hire and private motor carriers face unique compliance and operations challenges that many other business or company functions do not encounter. Operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) for your business, or as your...more
Public safety on the roadways is the chief objective of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Some safety and operations teams will from time to time encounter unique circumstances where strict compliance can...more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Nov. 16, 2023, issued a final rule that implements financial security requirements on brokers and freight forwarders. The rule, proposed earlier this year, should...more
In a victory for motor carriers and responsible freight intermediaries, on November 16, 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) announced a final rule that will ensure that freight brokers and surface...more
Many government agencies accomplish their critical missions by using private transportation and logistics services. The General Services Administration (GSA) is often the key federal agency for managing private procurement of...more
One of the most important stories in the transportation space over the last few years has been the explosive growth of last mile residential delivery. The global pandemic has only further fueled demand for this localized and...more