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In March, ICSA’s executive director Shawn Nelson was privileged to attend the annual conference for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Truckload 2026 was packed with information that ICSA is committed to bringing back to its members.
Safety is a priority not just because it prevents accidents; it also helps make a carrier profitable. Every smart decision behind the wheel can save lives and reduces costs.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a Final Rule, effective March 16, 2026, on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses – CDLs held by foreign-domiciled truck drivers operating in the U.S.
In-cab audio, produced by cameras, is designed to provide real-time feedback to drivers when a potentially unsafe situation is detected.
Out-of-service (OOS) violations continue to impact carriers across the country, leading to costly downtime. In 2025, the average driver OOS rate reached 12.68%, while the vehicle OOS rate climbed to 29.13%.
Planning a safe trip as a professional truck driver requires thoughtful preparation before every journey. These are key practices to keep in mind throughout each stage of your trip.
English-language proficiency, non-domiciled truck driver licensing, enforcement of cabotage rules, thorough commercial driver’s license (CDL) training… actions in all of these areas made trucking headlines in the first year of the Trump Administration.
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the federal government to conduct rulemaking to move marijuana from a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to Schedule III.
Winter driving presents unique challenges, and recent industry data shows the top five causes of winter crashes: speeding for conditions, lane violations, inattentive driving, animal strikes, and following too closely.