FMCSA Proposes Parking Non-English-fluent Truckers with OOS Violation

Mileage Matters | August 18, 2026

FMCSA proposes parking non-English-fluent truckers with OOS violation

Commercial Carrier Journal- Federal regulators are proposing new rules to formally mandate that commercial truck drivers who lack required English language skills be immediately placed out of service.

Federal & State Regulations

How non-domiciled drivers will try to get FMCSA's CDL ban thrown out

Overdrive- New court filings reveal how lawyers representing non-citizen drivers will try to overturn the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's near total ban on non-domiciled CDLs. As California argued as part of a recent filing, non-citizen drivers are perhaps even safer than U.S. citizens, and FMCSA jumped to an unreasonable conclusion with the ban, attorneys will argue.

States sue DOT, DHS over demands for drivers' CDLIS records

Commercial Carrier Journal- Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia are suing the Department of Transportation, DOT officials, and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators over a DOT demand for AAMVA to turn over more than 17 million driver records. AAMVA is contracted by the DOT to operate the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) that states use to ensure CDL applicants and holders have only one driver’s license and one complete driver record. States suing DOT and FMCSA argue that the request violates privacy and other laws.

IRS-authorized e-file provider and new MTA member Send 2290 is offering fellow members a discount to file their Form 2290 by August 31

Government

USDOT rolls out National Roadway Safety Strategy

The Trucker- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is rolling out the National Roadway Safety Strategy – a new interdepartmental plan to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries on our nation’s roadways.

ATA backs bill to preserve uniform vehicle safety regulations

Trucking.org- The American Trucking Associations is backing the introduction of the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act. The bicameral bill would affirm that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the primary authority over motor vehicle safety regulations, ensuring that there are consistent standards for the trucking industry across all 50 states.

Annual Meeting

September 10-11, 2026

The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

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Operations

PACAAR recalls nearly 6000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks

Land Line- Paccar is recalling nearly 6,000 new Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks after discovering an electrical issue that could potentially shut down some critical components.

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects Paccar trucks of various models. Those trucks may have a power distribution center box contaminated with oil. That could cause a loss of driver power, antilock brake system function, exterior lighting, windshield wipers or defogging.

Wabash recalls over 500 trailers

The Trucker- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting 553 Wabash trailers.

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2027 Van Trailers. The external antilock (ABS) malfunction indicator light may not be labeled.

Congratulations to MTA's drivers who competed at the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh last week

Twin Trailers: Chad Williams, Old Dominion Freight Line
Step Van: Lisa Hamilton, Tailwinds II, Inc.-FedEx Express
3-axle: Douglas Callihan, ABF Freight
4-axle: Vadim Iusin, Walmart
5-axle: Wayne Gootee, Walmart
Sleeper: Jeff Pike, Walmart
Flatbed: Stephen Romska, Walmart
Tanker: Laurence Blanchard, Walmart
Straight Truck: Ron Looks, XPO

Thank you for representing Michigan and MTA with professionalism and enthusiasm!

Business

Cargo theft losses more than double to $304M in Q2

The Trucker- Verisk is releasing its Q2 cargo theft analysis based on findings from its CargoNet business, showing that while cargo theft incidents continued to decline, the financial impact of those crimes escalated sharply. Despite the lower incident volume, total estimated cargo losses more than doubled year over year, reaching $304.6 million in Q2 2026, up from $135.7 million in Q2 2025.

Trump extends Jones Act with new limits

Transport Topics- President Trump has extended a waiver allowing foreign ships to transport oil and other commodities around the U.S. for 90 more days, albeit with new limits, as the war in Iran disrupts crude flows and hikes fuel costs.