A Dry Van Operator’s Guide to Staying Compliant and On the Road
Navigating updated 2026 FMCSA regulations—including stricter ELD exemption rules, electronic DVIR oversight, and targeted driver audits—is critical for dry van fleets to prevent costly out-of-service delays. Non-compliance severely damages your Safety Measurement System scores, inflating commercial insurance rates and risking broker contracts.
SunPeak Logistics eliminates complex administrative burdens by managing driver qualification files and streamlining pre-trip inspection protocols. Partnering with SunPeak keeps your equipment audit-ready, fully compliant, and moving forward profitably every day.
End of MC Numbers: What It Means for the Trucking Industry in 2025
Big changes are coming to the trucking industry in 2025. The FMCSA has announced it will retire MC numbers and move all carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to a single USDOT-based system under the Unified Registration System (URS). This shift will streamline compliance, reduce fraud, and impact how companies operate and register their authority. In this article, we break down what’s changing, what it means for drivers and fleets, and how SunPeak Logistics can help you stay ahead of the curve.
Understanding DATAQs and Protecting Your CSA Score
In the complex world of commercial trucking, safety and compliance aren't just buzzwords—they're the bedrock of a successful operation. Every mile driven, every inspection passed (or failed), and every log entry meticulously recorded contributes to a vital metric: your CSA score. This score, a digital fingerprint of your safety performance, can open doors to lucrative contracts or slam them shut, impacting everything from insurance premiums to your very ability to stay on the road.