FMCSA Reinstates Field Warrior ELD to Registered Device List
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reinstated Forward Thinking Systems’ Field Warrior ELD to its official registered device list as of February 25 2026, after the model was removed in December. The device (model FW‑BYOD, identifier FTSFW1) can again be used for hours‑of‑service compliance without carriers needing to switch to paper logs. FMCSA’s decision follows corrective actions by the provider that addressed the technical deficiencies that prompted the revocation. The agency also announced tighter pre‑approval reviews to curb non‑compliant “chameleon” ELDs.
FMCSA Proposes Extending State Emergency Exemptions to 30 Days
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed extending state‑issued emergency exemptions from the current 14‑day limit to 30 days, aligning them with federal emergency timelines. The change does not broaden the scope of exemptions, which remain limited to...
ATA Seeks Expanded Compliance Latitude for EPA 2027 NOx Rules
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has asked the EPA to soften key provisions of the 2027 nitrogen‑oxide (NOx) emissions rule for heavy‑duty trucks, arguing that the required technologies are not yet proven in real‑world use. ATA’s letter cites ongoing freight...
Dry Van and Reefer Spot Rates Slip as Flatbed Spot Rates Climb
Dry van and refrigerated spot rates slipped week‑over‑week, with dry van down about 6 cents and reefer down roughly 17 cents, yet both remain 22‑33% above last year. Flatbed spot rates, by contrast, posted modest gains of just over 4 cents and are...
Chicago Freight Bottleneck Named Worst in Nation, ATRI Reports
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has named the I‑294/I‑290/I‑88 interchange in Chicago the most congested truck bottleneck in the United States, overtaking Fort Lee, New Jersey. The 15th annual Top Truck Bottleneck List, based on 2025 GPS‑based truck data, shows...
FMCSA Revokes Nine ELDs; Carriers Have 60 Days to Replace Noncompliant Devices
On February 12, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration revoked nine electronic logging devices—GTS ELD, UTruckin, ELD365 ELOG, Ironman ELD, Factor ELD, and four AirELD versions—after they failed to meet Title 49 CFR technical standards. Motor carriers have a 60‑day...
