Category: Newsletter
Don’t Miss the NATMI Annual Meeting – Save the Date
The NATMI 2026 Annual Meeting will be in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Tuesday and Wednesday June 9-10, 2026 (afternoon of June 9, morning of June 10). Save the dates! Comments from
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Upcoming University of Denver Transportation Short Courses
The University of Denver Transportation and Supply Chain Institute (DU TSCI), which accredits NATMI’s certification courses, is offering online short courses, which are applicable toward NATMI certification renewal points. The
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CDL Mills Don’t Die With More Drive Time
Members of Congress and DOT leadership have put “CDL mills” in the crosshairs after a string of safety incidents and licensing scandals. Trade press reports and association advocacy letters in
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How to Mitigate Common Risks Faced by Trucking Companies
Operating a trucking company means dealing with risk at every level of your business. From driver behavior and vehicle maintenance to cargo theft and weather events, these risks can disrupt
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Buyer Beware – ELD Fraud
There has been recent news about increased enforcement related to ELDs, highlighting fraudulent activities that are being uncovered in the field by enforcement. Additionally, an increasing number of false logs
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Protect Against Predatory Towing with Immediate Action
Predatory towing claims can drain your budget fast. When your truck needs towing, every hour counts — and storage fees pile up quickly. Towing disputes often escalate into expensive legal battles,
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Truckers Face “Nuclear” Tow Bills – Here’s How to Prepare
Predatory towing companies are hitting trucking operators with excessive bills worth tens of thousands of dollars, leveraging vehicle seizures to force payment. The Big Picture Most towing companies provide essential services, responding
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8 Steps to Roll Out In-Cab Cameras at Your Fleet
Some business decisions are a tough call, while others are a no-brainer. In-cab cameras are one of the easy decisions. They pay for themselves the first time a driver is
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Cracks in CDL Controls
As part of President Trump’s Executive Order on “Commonsense Rules and the Road for America’s Truck Drivers,” the Department of Transportation was directed to review state issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses
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AI and DOT Compliance: Why Manual Processes Hold You Back
There’s a ton of buzz around how to use artificial intelligence (AI) in the transportation industry and in compliance specifically. Some Safety Directors and Compliance Specialists recognize that manual processes are
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