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Regulations

New Mexico Weight Distance Tax 2026: Who Files, Rates & the WDT Permit

New Mexico Weight Distance Tax (WDT) explained for 2026 — the 26,000-lb threshold, the weight-based rate schedule, the annual electronic permit, quarterly filing, and how carriers (including Canadian cross-border fleets) track New Mexico miles. Separate from IFTA.

Jul 12, 2026 6 min
Regulations

New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) 2026: Who Files, Rates & How to Report

New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) explained for 2026 — who needs a certificate of registration, the weight-based rate, filing frequency, and how carriers (including Canadian cross-border fleets) track NY miles and file. Separate from IFTA.

Jul 12, 2026 7 min
Regulations

Saskatchewan LCV Permits 2026: Driver Requirements, How to Apply & Compliance

Saskatchewan Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) permits — driver experience and record requirements, the 12-month LCV Driver's Certificate, how to apply through the Ministry of Highways, and how to manage LCV driver documents so certificates never lapse.

Jul 12, 2026 6 min
Regulations

Alberta LCV Permits 2026: Carrier Review, Driver Training & How to Apply

Alberta Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) permits — the carrier review and Safety Fitness Rating requirement, driver qualifications (PDIC, AMTA training, experience), how to apply to the Central Permit Office, and how to manage LCV driver certificates and documents.

Jul 12, 2026 6 min
Regulations

Kentucky Weight Distance Tax (KYU) 2026: Rate, Who Files & Quarterly Returns

Kentucky Weight Distance Tax (KYU) for 2026 — the $0.0285/mile rate, the 60,000-lb threshold, who needs a KYU number, quarterly filing, and how carriers (including Canadian cross-border fleets) track Kentucky miles. Separate from IFTA.

Jul 12, 2026 6 min
Breaking Regulations

CARM Phase 3 Cutover Checklist for Carriers

CARM Phase 3 compliance checklist for Canadian carriers: BN15 enrolment, RPP posting, broker handoff, and the 30-day enforcement window.

May 09, 2026 6 min
Regulations

ELD Self-Certification Revocations in Canada 2026: Which Devices Got Pulled?

Transport Canada's 2026 ELD self-certification revocations: device list, revocation dates, replacement deadlines, and what carriers must do.

May 06, 2026 5 min
Regulations

Canada's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Equivalent (Spoiler: There Isn't One)

Canada has no FMCSA Clearinghouse equivalent. Here's what carriers do instead, what cross-border drivers must do, and 2026 federal proposals.

Apr 27, 2026 4 min
2027 Regulations

Speed Limiter Mandate for Trucks: US Proposal Withdrawn, What Remains in 2027

FMCSA and NHTSA withdrew the US truck speed limiter proposal on July 24, 2025. What it would have required, and the 105 km/h rules in Ontario, Quebec and BC.

Jan 15, 2026 4 min
Regulations

Hours of Service Rules: Canada vs US — 2026 Comparison Guide

Compare Canadian and American hours of service rules for truck drivers in 2026. Key differences in driving limits, rest periods, and cross-border compliance.

Dec 27, 2025 6 min
Regulations

FMCSA Safety Updates 2026: New Rules Affecting Canadian Cross-Border Carriers

Key FMCSA regulatory changes in 2026 that impact Canadian carriers operating in the US. Speed limiter rulemaking status, CSA scoring updates, and drug testing changes.

Dec 25, 2025 5 min
Regulations

FMCSA Broker Transparency Rule: What It Means for Canadian Carriers

FMCSA's broker transparency rulemaking would require disclosure of transaction records within 48 hours — it is not final. What Canadian carriers can actually demand today under 49 CFR 371.3.

Dec 21, 2025 4 min