Market Insights

Regulators Push Digital Recordkeeping as the New Standard for Freight Transactions

The transition from paper to digital documentation is accelerating across domestic transport and border crossings via the ACE system.

Federal Action on Cargo Theft Accelerates With New Rulemaking Steps and Bipartisan Bills

Federal agencies are issuing strategies and launching task forces to curb soaring cargo theft at rest stops and intermodal hubs.

FMCSA Tightens Broker Financial Responsibility Enforcement as 2026 Compliance Begins

New provisions by the FMCSA demand strict compliance with the $75,000 bond requirement for brokers and freight forwarders.

DOT Formally Withdraws Federal Speed Limiter Rulemaking for Heavy Trucks

The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially abandoned the contentious initiative that would have mandated speed limiting devices on heavy duty trucks.

FMCSA Expands Identity Verification to Fight Freight Fraud and Double Brokering

New stringent verification steps utilizing IDEMIA aim to combat the rising tide of double brokering and carrier identity theft.

English Language Proficiency Enforcement Returns to Out-of-Service Criteria

CVSA inspectors will once again place drivers out of service if they cannot demonstrate sufficient English proficiency during roadside enforcement.

FMCSA’s SMS Overhaul Signals Major Changes in How Carriers Are Prioritized

The redesign of the SMS will fundamentally shift how motor carriers are prioritized for safety interventions and compliance reviews.

Cross-Border Trucking Compliance Tightens as Border eManifests and Driver Rules Shift

Audits on non-resident driver qualifications and ACE/ACI manifests impose heavy strictness on both Canadian and Mexican borders.

U.S. Law Clears a Wider Path for Electronic Bills of Lading and Digital Freight Contracts

The latest amendments to the UCC law give strong legal backing to digital file control models, making waves in commercial freight operations this year.

FMCSA Broker Transparency Rule Could Reshape the Freight Brokerage Industry

A federal proposed rulemaking by the FMCSA would require freight brokers to provide transparent access to the financial records of every transaction.