Auto Transport Guide

While federal Entry-Level Driver Training standards have improved minimum training requirements, concerns remain over consumer protection, school accountability, and training quality as lawmakers continue debating reforms in 2026.

The issue centered on licenses that were allegedly issued in conflict with federal CDL regulations requiring commercial licenses to expire on or before the expiration of supporting legal presence documentation. Federal officials warned California that continued non-compliance could jeopardize federal highway funding and the state's authority to issue commercial licenses.

They shine a light on recurring problems, expose shady practices, and guide you away from carriers who might waste your time or money.

Federal agencies worked with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) to add English proficiency violations back into the North American Out-of-Service Criteria. This means inspectors can now immediately place drivers out of service if they determine the driver cannot sufficiently communicate in English as required under federal regulations.  Throughout 2026, FMCSA has continued issuing guidance and clarifications regarding roadside inspections, violation coding, and enforcement procedures to ensure consistent application nationwide.

Changes in U.S. tariff policies are creating new considerations for carriers, fleets, and manufacturers. Rising costs and shifting sourcing strategies could influence the commercial vehicle market for years to come.

With thoughtful planning, commitment, and the use of technology, it’s possible to maintain strong connections with your loved ones even while on the road.

Although industry reports throughout 2025 suggested the complete elimination of MC Numbers, FMCSA's current Registration Modernization FAQs indicate that the agency has proposed eventually making the USDOT Number the sole identifier, but the change is not yet fully implemented within the initial phases of the new registration system.

To address this issue, Central Dispatch is introducing identity verification for all users which began in January.

Introduced in the classic television series "The Dukes of Hazzard," the General Lee is a modified 1969 Dodge Charger driven by cousins Bo and Luke Duke as they outsmarted corrupt officials and performed daring stunts in the fictional town of Hazzard County, Georgia.

Today's schemes often involve stolen identities, compromised email accounts, hacked dispatch systems, spoofed phone numbers, fraudulent websites, and account takeovers. In many cases, scammers appear to be legitimate carriers or brokers until after a load has already been picked up.