Two upsides to getting your own carrier authority are the potential to make more money than a leased owner and the almost complete freedom associated with how you run the business. This sounds ...

The Kowalski Freight Brokers Safety Act establishes new federal civil penalties and oversight for brokers who hire motor carriers with existing safety violations.

For an owner-operator intending to secure freight from brokers or direct customers independent of another trucking company, motor carrier authority is a must. Follow the general filing steps noted ...

As House Republicans this week begin the budget reconciliation process, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee has published its proposal that calls for a public website to confirm motor ...

The DAT Copilot Authority Program guides new owner-operators and brokers through obtaining federal motor carrier authority. DAT University offers free online courses to improve truck driving and route ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has asked Congress to give the agency the statutory authority to assess civil penalties for unauthorized brokerage violations — both the ...

Cargo theft and fraud continue to wallop the North American trucking industry. Organized crime rings, AI-driven scams, and deceptive carrier tactics surged to record levels in 2024, and estimates are ...