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The Open Door Policy That Broke American Trucking
Indiana’s revocation of nearly 2,000 non-domiciled CDLs has sparked national attention, but focusing only on immigration misses the deeper issue. This article argues that the real problem is a decades-long erosion of entry standards across the trucking industry, driven by deregulation, self-certification, and a misplaced “driver shortage” narrative. From carrier authority and broker licensing to ELDT, ELDs, and medical certification, the system increasingly relies on trust where verification is needed. The result is an industry flooded with underqualified participants and a compliance framework struggling to keep up.
Rob Carpenter
Tackling Cargo Theft and Cyber Threats in Trucking
In the milestone 50th episode of TruckSafe LIVE!, hosts Brandon, Tyler, and Jerad from Trucksafe and Childress Law welcomed Justin Austin, Senior Vice President at Aon Insurance and head of its Transportation and Logistics Practice Group, to discuss the escalating issues of cargo theft and cyber threats impacting the trucking industry in 2025. With cargo theft incidents surging and cyber attacks growing in sophistication, this episode provided critical insights into the current landscape, best p
When should trucking companies hire a dedicated safety director?
Whether you've just started your motor carrier operation or have been at it for some time, you undoubtedly know that trucking is a heavily regulated industry, and for good reason. Operating large trucks and buses is inherently dangerous. The consequences of unsafe operations can be severe. Navigating the multitude of federal and state safety regulations that govern highway transportation and implementing effective policies and procedures to minimize accidents are tall tasks. And they probably ha
Brandon Wiseman
Controversial INVEST in America Act passes House, moves to Senate
The House passed the controversial bill that would see a significant increase to the minimum insurance requirement for most carriers.
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