The Trucking Pulse

Industry updates from FMCSA, trucking communities, and freight markets.

Last updated: May 27, 2026, 4:54 PM UTC· Auto-refreshes every 6 hours

🏛️ FMCSA Federal Register Notices

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 12 individuals for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safet...

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 14 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulat...

Fees for Commercial Driver's License Information System

FMCSA proposes to implement a user fee as authorized by Congress in the "Strengthening the Commercial Driver's License Information System Ac...

Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of an Approved Information Collection: Request for Revocation of Authority Granted

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) describe...

Commercial Driver's License: State of Hawaii Department of Transportation; Application for Exemption

FMCSA announces its decision to grant in part and deny in part the exemption application from the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT)...

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Requirements; Driver Qualification Requirements: Waste Management Holdings, Inc.; Application for Exemptions

FMCSA announces its decision to grant in part and deny in part the exemption application from Waste Management Holdings, Inc. (WM) for a per...

🔥 Reddit Hot Topics

r/supplychain34m ago

Has a supplier ever made you look bad and repeatedly frustrated you?

r/FreightBrokers40m ago

I want to higher a freight brokerage sales person but how?

r/logistics1h ago

How to grow a logistics training business online?

r/Truckers1h ago

Those who have driven the new VNL, how is your experience with it?

r/TruckDrivers2h ago

Steer Tire Question

r/logistics2h ago

How to transport shipping container?

r/FreightBrokers3h ago

Cargo Insurance Exclusions

r/FreightBrokers3h ago

r/Truckers4h ago

Yikes. According to the uploader, driver may have been asleep

r/Truckers5h ago

Do semi trailers usually have spare wheels underneath?

r/OwnerOperators5h ago

How are you guys actually finding decent freight rn?

r/OwnerOperators5h ago

Another one for you guys :D

r/FreightBrokers6h ago

Wed morning: oil keeps dripping lower, EIA diesel release today, DAT wk May 22 still missing

r/logistics6h ago

Bored at work? Help me understand logistics

r/logistics8h ago

First time importer

r/logistics9h ago

How to get new clients in EU

r/OwnerOperators11h ago

Oil change advice on my dd13

r/FreightBrokers13h ago

Factoring Company

r/TruckDrivers15h ago

Truck stops at night be like: #truckparking #truckdriver #funnyreels #semi #fail #cdl

r/supplychain17h ago

Is leveraging work experience from years ago an option? Would an associates in the field be more relevant and useful if I already have a bachelors degree?

r/Truckers19h ago

Feds Finally Considering Treating Truckers Like Humans, Guarantee Permission To Use Bathrooms

r/OwnerOperators19h ago

What DIY options do I have?

r/OwnerOperators20h ago

How do you currently decide if a load is worth taking? Trying to understand the process before I keep building

r/TruckDrivers21h ago

Any Truckers work for Kroger?

r/supplychain23h ago

When to apply for Summer 27 internships?

r/FreightBrokers1d ago

FMCSA finally has a regulator who shows up — and the market’s reacting

r/OwnerOperators1d ago

Complicated load today

r/supplychain1d ago

Promoted to production supervisor but I'm looking for a 100% office position or WFH.

r/TruckDrivers1d ago

Truckers making bank

r/supplychain1d ago

Tuesday: Supply Chain Student Thread

r/TruckDrivers1d ago

r/Truckers4d ago

I survived this. AMA

r/logistics6d ago

r/Truckers3mo ago

DOT Physical Exam FAQs and Common Misconceptions or Issues Explained - AMA

r/supplychain4mo ago

Supply Chain Salaries/Benefits 2026 Megathread

r/TruckDrivers10mo ago

Note from Moderator About Hiring Posts

Compliance Dashboard

Look up any carrier by USDOT or MC number. Check authority status, insurance, safety scores, and compliance items — all in one place.

📰 Industry News

FreightWaves21h ago

Walmart launches LTL truck consolidation program for suppliers

a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQQ05OcUs5Q0VlYno2aXZFUFhsbjFUVy1sSDNhWUVKMHd0M2xBY1ZSZTU5TDdtTWw5TDZwU0F5OFkyTzhaczNhbS11S...

FreightWaves1d ago

AGX sues R R, Huntington over frozen credit line, unpaid carrier invoices

a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPMEhVcGxRcXpfUUdzZl9DdmRGRUg0SGlqYm9nNnJaNDNhZmYzWFZqaDNONXBiMDVldk5YVjNtOTBmaHozbGhabFBnR...

FreightWaves1d ago

Stord raises $250M to harness AI for e-commerce logistics

a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNQVZnaWU1LS1rY1lWeTlpS1E5RTh4cWtVQ1U3M2RBYlNuMDEwNXpsMWZmTVdFalhOYlBmTzhkUGtxdnJQcGJwc01qV...

FreightWaves1d ago

One of the world's largest freight forwarders just signed a new 'milestone' agreement with a major East Coast port

a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3gFBVV95cUxPOEt4MnYyQlNyX2I2TGg5Ry1EamZsSTk4WGhuSm00dWR6Mm9KZE1XaHJ3VkFvUzNkWUxLZ1M1ZjRMS1RNcjhQZkFOd...

FreightWaves1d ago

How legislators and insurers built a trucking crisis

a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPeWxtQWlzOFBnWW1NUElmVTdVWUZLVS1aMmh6ZnN5Wl9lZUFtTUZsRWxTWEtpSzR5THVlQ1YxTkZXV2hLSXNtZjhVW...

FreightWaves2d ago

Nuclear verdict alert: almost $50M against a mystery Texas trucking company

a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPX1V5dmp2VTdfUEoxWWNJQ00zR1BOZ0hvamtrb2JsbjN4RnRhSDlDdk1QNm43Q2dBaklvRjFWX1BWM2ZDNU1QNi03N...

Quick Links

Official ELD registration & compliance.

Carrier safety & registration lookup.

Federal Register (FMCSA)

All FMCSA regulatory notices.

Owner-operators, drivers, new carriers.

r/FreightBrokers

Broker market talk & loadboard strategies.

r/OwnerOperators

Owner-operator business, rates & expenses.

CDL drivers, DOT physicals & company reviews.

Freight logistics, shipping & carrier ops.

Supply chain trends, costs & market insights.

Trucking tech, ELD, and freight market news.

UC Bureau Guides

FMCSA mandate, penalties, exemptions, and setup.

Best Loadboards

Carrier and broker loadboard comparison.

Post-Authority Checklist

ELD, loadboards, and first dispatch — what to do after getting your authority.

Tools for Your Operation

FMCSA-registered ELD with GPS tracking, DVIR, IFTA reporting, and dashcam. Top-rated for owner-operators and fleets.

Truckstop (Loads)

One of the largest load boards in North America. Rate analytics, book-it-now loads, and carrier TMS integration.

Industry-leading load board with 500M+ loads/year. Rate benchmarking, lane analytics, and broker credit scores.

Affiliate disclosure: UC Bureau earns a commission when you sign up through our partner links, at no extra cost to you.