NEW EVENT | Inside FMCSA’s Safety and Enforcement Push with Administrator Derek Barrs

September 22, 2026  :  2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has intensified enforcement across the trucking industry. From chameleon carriers sidestepping safety regulations to fraudulent CDL credentials, noncompliant training providers and ELD manipulation, the agency is moving to close loopholes that bad actors have exploited for years.

What does this heightened scrutiny mean for legitimate carriers, drivers and the broader freight market? FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs joins Seth Clevenger to examine the agency’s expanding enforcement priorities, the methods being used to identify bad actors, and what the industry should expect as oversight increases.

For decision-makers focused on trucking safety and regulatory compliance, understanding FMCSA’s next steps is essential.