September 8, 2026

National truck Driver Appreciation week 2026

Happy National Truck Driver appreciation week from the Motion ELD team. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week returns September 13–19, 2026, honoring the millions of professional drivers who keep America moving every day.

September 3, 2026

Fewer DOT Inspections, More OOS violations: What carriers need to know in 2026

FMCSA data shows that roadside inspections are down in 2026, but out-of-service violations have reached a five-year high. Learn how carriers can stay inspection-ready with Motion ELD.

August 26, 2026

5 ELD mistakes that can cost your fleet money

However, simply having an ELD installed does not guarantee that your fleet is protected from compliance problems or unnecessary costs. Here are five common ELD mistakes that can create risks for your fleet.

August 22, 2026

Automatic emergency braking in 2026: What truck fleets need to know

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) is becoming an increasingly important part of truck safety technology in the United States. The system uses sensors and cameras to detect a potential collision and can automatically apply the brakes when the driver does not react in time.

August 18, 2026

17 Million CDL records: Why U.S. States are suing DOT and DHS

The U.S. trucking industry is facing a new dispute over commercial driver data. Federal authorities requested access to records belonging to approximately 17 million Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders, but a coalition of states has challenged the request in court.

August 15, 2026

How AI saves fleets money in 2026: 5 Ways AI technology reduces trucking costs

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a standard part of modern fleet management. In 2026, trucking companies are using AI-powered fleet management, smart dashcams, predictive maintenance, and automated analytics to reduce operating costs, improve safety, and make better decisions.

August 8, 2026

FMCSA moves to codify English proficiency requirements for truck drivers

FMCSA Proposes Permanent English Language Proficiency Requirements for Truck Drivers

July 29, 2026

How to check if your ELD is FMCSA-registered or revoked

Learn how to check if your ELD is on the FMCSA revoked list in under 5 minutes, what the 60-day replacement window really means, and how to switch devices without losing your logs.

July 25, 2026

3 New FMCSA rules effective

Three important FMCSA rule changes took effect on July 22, 2026. Learn how the new ELD manual, CDL reporting, and inspection report rules affect truck drivers and carriers.

July 14, 2026

AI Fleet management 2026: AI dashcams & Fleet analytics

Discover how AI dashcams, predictive maintenance, and driver behavior analytics help fleets reduce costs, improve safety, and stay compliant in 2026. Learn how Motion ELD brings AI-powered fleet management together.

July 11, 2026

DOT Clearinghouse 2026: What changed for carriers

FMCSA has updated the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: new user identity verification and stricter reporting deadlines. Here's what carriers need to stay compliant in 2026.

July 9, 2026

New FMCSA rules effective july 22, 2026 for drivers

FMCSA eliminates the paper ELD operator's manual, CDL self-reporting of out-of-state violations, and the mandatory return of inspection reports to every state.