The DOT is regulatory landscape for motor carriers is shifting fast, and 2026 is shaping up to be another pivotal year. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has already issued 14 new regulations, with many more in the works, affecting everything from drug and alcohol testing and hours of service to CDLs and vehicle technology standards. Failure to prepare could mean costly fines and operational disruptions. Join this webcast for expert insights and practical steps to keep your fleet ready.
You'll learn about:
- CDL medical certification updates and the status of non-domiciled licensees
- Drug & alcohol testing, including the status of saliva and fentanyl testing, electronic recordkeeping, and proposed Clearinghouse revisions
- Hours-of-service & ELD flexibility, pilot programs, and proposed emergency exemption changes
- CSA & Safety Fitness process updates that could reshape audits and enforcement priorities
- Vehicle safety and technology mandates, including automatic emergency braking and automation readiness
- Significant 2026 rules changes now in effect
Plus, get your questions answered during a live Q&A
session with J. J. Keller’s compliance experts!
Rick Smith
Sr. Compliance Expert
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Rick Smith joined J. J. Keller in 2024 with 19 years of
hand-on experience in the transportation industry, including managing DOT
compliance programs for several large private motor carriers. His background
also includes expertise in environmental health and safety (EHS) management,
giving him a comprehensive understanding of risk reductions and regulatory
oversite. Rick supports clients with a wide range of regulatory questions and
compliance challenges, helping them navigate in an ever-changing regulatory
landscape.
Daren Hansen, CTP, CTRE
Sr. Compliance Expert
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Daren Hansen joined J. J. Keller & Associates in 1996
and has served as a Transportation Compliance Expert since 2001. He contributes
to a wide range of transportation safety–related products and services, drawing
on deep expertise in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Each month,
Daren answers hundreds of regulatory questions covering topics such as hours of
service, driver qualification, cargo securement, and drug and alcohol testing.
He is also a member of the NPTC’s Legislative & Regulatory Advisory
Committee.
When: May 18, 2026, at 1-2PM ET
Where: Zoom link will be sent prior to the event
Registration Fee: Free, but Registration is required
Registration End Date: May 18, 2026, at 12PM ET