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FYICourts & Enforcement

DEA: Five Sentenced in Fentanyl Ring Using Semi-Trucks

Carriers & Drivers: traffickers used legitimate-looking semi-trucks and towed trailers to move drugs; expect continued scrutiny at New Mexico roadside stops and reinforce load-security and driver-vetting practices.

FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026

FYICourts & Enforcement
Fifth Circuit Affirms in Owner-Operator's Suit vs CR England Units
FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026
FYICourts & Enforcement
FMCSA Closes Three Registration Cases, Pushes Fourth Over Affiliate Ties
FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026
FYICourts & Enforcement
Fourth Defendant Pleads Guilty in Ohio Freight Drug Case
FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026
WatchCourts & Enforcement
Second Circuit Voids FMCSA Funding Cut Against New York
FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026
FYICourts & Enforcement
Mass. State Police, Avon Police Net 136 Truck Violations
FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026
FYICourts & Enforcement
FMCSA Closes Two Training Registry Appeals After Reinstatement
FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026
WatchNew Legislation
House Bill Would Make CDL Fraud Tipline Permanent Law
FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026
Priority50-State Watch
North Carolina Spells Out Filing Rules for Fuel Tax Pause
FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026

PriorityCourts & Enforcement

FMCSA Pulls 133 ELDs From Registry Over Fraud

FreightFiles Desk | November 12, 2026

FYICourts & Enforcement

FMCSA Dismisses Three Training Registry Removal Appeals

FreightFiles Desk | November 12, 2026

Watch50-State Watch

Senate Panel Puts Trucker Bathroom Access Bill on Nov. 18 Agenda

FreightFiles Desk | November 12, 2026

FYI50-State Watch

New York Adds Even Exchange CDL Path for Veterans

FreightFiles Desk | November 12, 2026

FYI50-State Watch

DOT Marks Veterans Day With Freedom Haulers Funding Boost

FreightFiles Desk | November 12, 2026

FYICourts & Enforcement

NY DEC Cites Trucks for Idling, Leaks, Waste Violations

FreightFiles Desk | November 11, 2026

WatchCourts & Enforcement
DOJ Charges Trucking Owner In Unauthorized Driver Scheme
FreightFiles Desk | November 11, 2026
Watch50-State Watch
Illinois EPA Seeks Partners for Diesel Emissions Grants
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026
WatchCourts & Enforcement
Oklahoma Judge: FAAAA Doesn't Shield Broker From Liability Suit
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026
FYICourts & Enforcement
FMCSA Orders More Evidence in ASA Carriers Rating Appeal
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026
FYICourts & Enforcement
FMCSA Closes Three Training Registry Appeals, One Penalty Case
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026
FYIFMCSA Regulations & Guidance
FMCSA Judge Sets Schedule In Griffin v. Menards Moving Complaint
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026

WatchCourts & Enforcement
Texas Court Tosses Negligence Claims Against Broker, Citing FAAAA
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026
PriorityCourts & Enforcement
Ohio Judge Revives Broker Claims Against Universal Logistics
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026
WatchCourts & Enforcement
Forum Clause Beats Broker Negligence Claim, Judge Rules
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026
WatchCourts & Enforcement
Judge Drops Individual Defendants From Owner-Operator's Leasing Suit
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026
WatchCourts & Enforcement
Kansas Judge Allows Punitive-Damages Claim Against USA Truck
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026
WatchCourts & Enforcement
Illinois Appeals DOT Case to Fourth Circuit, Case Consolidated
FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026

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FMCSA Regulations & Guidance

FMCSA Judge Sets Schedule In Griffin v. Menards Moving Complaint

FreightFiles Desk | November 10, 2026

FMCSA Relaunches Safety Complaint Center With New CategoriesNovember 6, 2026
FMCSA Posts Flatbed Carriers' Bid to Renew Parts ExemptionNovember 4, 2026
Metronet Seeks FMCSA Exemption to Add Pulsating Brake LampsNovember 4, 2026

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Federal Register Updates

CBP Fixes Typo in Email Address for Export Manifest Pilot

FreightFiles Desk | November 6, 2026

DOT Seeks Comment on Renewing Drug and Alcohol Testing FormsNovember 6, 2026
No Confirmed Timeline Yet for EPA Heavy-Duty NOx RuleNovember 2, 2026
HHS Proposes Changes to Oral-Fluid Drug Test RulesNovember 2, 2026

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New Legislation

House Bill Would Make CDL Fraud Tipline Permanent Law

FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026

Bill Would Force NHTSA to Revisit Fuel Economy StandardsOctober 16, 2026
Texas Congressman Files Bill to Curb Chameleon Carriers and Tighten English-Proficiency RulesOctober 2, 2026
New Legislation Impacting Owner-Operators and Small FleetsJune 20, 2026

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Legislation Updates

House-Passed Cargo Theft Bill Sits in Senate Judiciary as Session Winds Down

FreightFiles Desk | October 2, 2026

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50-State Watch

North Carolina Spells Out Filing Rules for Fuel Tax Pause

FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026

Senate Panel Puts Trucker Bathroom Access Bill on Nov. 18 AgendaNovember 12, 2026
New York Adds Even Exchange CDL Path for VeteransNovember 12, 2026
DOT Marks Veterans Day With Freedom Haulers Funding BoostNovember 12, 2026

More in 50-State Watch →

Courts & Enforcement

DEA: Five Sentenced in Fentanyl Ring Using Semi-Trucks

FreightFiles Desk | November 13, 2026

Fifth Circuit Affirms in Owner-Operator's Suit vs CR England UnitsNovember 13, 2026
FMCSA Closes Three Registration Cases, Pushes Fourth Over Affiliate TiesNovember 13, 2026
Fourth Defendant Pleads Guilty in Ohio Freight Drug CaseNovember 13, 2026

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