The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its 2026 Top Research Priorities, signaling where the trucking industry, and regulators, are headed next. Approved by ATRI’s Board of Directors and shaped by its Research Advisory Committee (RAC), this year’s priorities reflect a clear shift: the industry is moving from reactive compliance toward proactive, pe...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a proposed increase to Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees beginning with the 2027 registration year. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on April 7, FMCSA is proposing an average 20% increase in UCR fees following a recommendation from […]

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Insights from Gregory Olsen’s ELEVATE 2026 presentation, including CDL crackdowns, ELP enforcement, Clearinghouse changes, and what fleets must do now to stay compliant. At the 2026 ELEVATE: CNS Safety and Compliance Conference, Gregory Olsen, Acting Division Administrator for FMCSA’s South Carolina Division, delivered a critical regulatory update that every motor carrier sho...