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Law & regulation

FMCSA, DOT, ELD mandates, hours-of-service, and more.

Jun 5, 2026 · 1 min read

FMCSA to charge states for CDL database access

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is implementing user fees for state access to the Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS), collected through AAMVA, as authorized by Congress. This marks the first direct cost to state licensing agencies for maintaining the national CDL database.

by CapMates Editorial
Jun 5, 2026 · 1 min read

FMCSA renews authority revocation process for carriers and brokers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is renewing its information collection for Form OCE-46, which allows carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers to voluntarily revoke their operating authority, according to the Federal Register — FMCSA. The renewal ensures the agency can continue processing these requests through its established paperwork procedures.

by CapMates Editorial
Jun 5, 2026 · 2 min read

FMCSA launches Motus: new online registration system live

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released Motus, a new online registration system designed to replace legacy processes and satisfy Unified Registration System requirements, according to a Federal Register notice published May 6, 2026.

by CapMates Editorial
May 12, 2026 · 6 min read

FMCSA broker transparency rule: what carriers should ask for now

The proposed broker transparency rule would let carriers see the full rate breakdown. Here's how to be ready.

by CapMates Editorial
May 5, 2026 · 7 min read

ELD mandate update: the 2026 amendments you might've missed

Three quiet but consequential changes to ELD enforcement that take effect this summer.

by Compliance desk
Apr 28, 2026 · 5 min read

Hours-of-service math: stop scheduling impossible pickup windows

A practical guide for brokers on how driver HOS interacts with the pickup window you set.

by Dispatch desk