2026 DOT Compliance Mid-Year Outlook: Preparing Your Fleet for What’s Next

2026 DOT Compliance Mid-Year Outlook: Preparing Your Fleet
for What’s Next

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 1:00PM – 2:00PM Eastern

Where: Zoom link will be sent prior to the event

Registration Fee: Free, but Registration is required

Registration End Date: May 18, 2026, at noon