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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Get the Credit You Deserve - NECS Can Help

  • Increased Production of Driver Less Trucks to Expand Autonomous Freight

  • Starting Oct. 1 North Carolina is Moving to Electronic Vehicle Registration

August 4, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • The Importance of Pre-Trip Inspections

  • It's 2290 Season! Due Date is August 31

  • CVSA's Brake Safety Week is Scheduled for Aug. 23-29

July 16, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Preparing for Roadside Inspections

  • New FMCSA Portal "Motus" Experiencing Rollout Challenges

  • NECS Offers Total Fleet Management for Base Plate and IRP Services

June 12, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • DEA Partially Reclassifies Marijuana from Schedule I to III​

  • Fuel Tax Relief in 2026

  • States Must Change DataQ Process to Receive MCSAP Grants

May 7, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • IFTA and IRP: How they relate​

  • FMCSA Issues Bulletin to Carriers to not sell, purchase, or lease USDOT or MC number

  • CA EPN program goes electronic 

April 8, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Don't forget to prepare for transition to MOTUS​

  • Fleets have a tool to fight against inaccurately assigned crashes and violations

  • CVSA's International Road Check May 12-14  

March 4, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Are Autonomous trucks the future​

  • Validity period for changes for Indiana temporary registration permits

  • Let NECS Consultants help you stay compliant  

February 11, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • FMCSA Crash Data reveals safety disparity

  • What is an MCS-150

  • Let us help with Title and Registration cost savings

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January 14, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • DOT removes 3,000 CDL Training Providers from registry

  • State Fuel Tax rate changes increase tax recovery potential

  • FMCSA preparing to launch

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December 10, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Employer Handbook Updated

  • CVSA Releases Results of Safety Inspection Programs

  • Let NECS Manage your CSA Roadside Inspection Reporting

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November 13, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Tips for Renewing 2026 IFTA Decals

  • UCR Registration Now Open for 2026

  • FMCSA Issues Interim Final Rule for Non-Domiciled CDLs

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Visit us at The Utility Expo, October 7-9, at Booth S-3258!

October 2, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • EPA Moves to Block California's Heavy-Duty Truck Rule

  • FMCSA Modifies Paper Med Card Waiver

  • IFTA Temporary Credentials Ballot

  • Eliminate Paper with Digital Onboarding

September 10, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • 12 States Holding Out on NR II Implementation

  • National Truck Driver Appreciation Week - September 14 - 20

  • NECS + PrePass Webinar Recording

  • Weight Distance Tax Solutions from NECS

August 14, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • NECS + PrePass Webinar on Managing Complexities of Fleet and Driver Compliance Thursday, July 31st!​

  • CVSA Brake Safety Week: Focus on Drums & Rotors

  • Get the Credit You Deserve - NECS can help!

  • MED Card Rule Change: Tips to Avoid Confusion

July 9, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Operation Safe Driver Week is Coming

  • NECS + PrePass Partnership

  • It's 2290 Season! The due date is August 31.

  • Updated CARB Requirements​

June 5, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • FMCSA Removes Two Medical Examiners from Registry & Voids Over 15,000 Med Cards

  • Executive Order Issued for Enforcing English Proficiency

  • Using Exemptions for Emergency Declarations

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NPTC 2025 - Visit us at Booth #343!

May 1, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Preparing for Roadside Inspections

  • New FMCSA Portal "Motus" Experiencing Rollout Challenges

  • NECS Offers Total Fleet Management for Base Plate and IRP Services

June 12, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • DEA Partially Reclassifies Marijuana from Schedule I to III​

  • Fuel Tax Relief in 2026

  • States Must Change DataQ Process to Receive MCSAP Grants

May 7, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • IFTA and IRP: How they relate​

  • FMCSA Issues Bulletin to Carriers to not sell, purchase, or lease USDOT or MC number

  • CA EPN program goes electronic 

April 8, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Don't forget to prepare for transition to MOTUS​

  • Fleets have a tool to fight against inaccurately assigned crashes and violations

  • CVSA's International Road Check May 12-14  

March 4, 2026

Autonomous-Trucks-Make-the-Most-Compelli

Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Are Autonomous trucks the future​

  • Validity period for changes for Indiana temporary registration permits

  • Let NECS Consultants help you stay compliant  

February 11, 2026

MCS-150.jpg

Hot Topics This Month​

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  • FMCSA Crash Data reveals safety disparity

  • What is an MCS-150

  • Let us help with Title and Registration cost savings

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January 14, 2026

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • DOT removes 3,000 CDL Training Providers from registry

  • State Fuel Tax rate changes increase tax recovery potential

  • FMCSA preparing to launch

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December 10, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Employer Handbook Updated

  • CVSA Releases Results of Safety Inspection Programs

  • Let NECS Manage your CSA Roadside Inspection Reporting

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November 13, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Tips for Renewing 2026 IFTA Decals

  • UCR Registration Now Open for 2026

  • FMCSA Issues Interim Final Rule for Non-Domiciled CDLs

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Visit us at The Utility Expo, October 7-9, at Booth S-3258!

October 2, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • EPA Moves to Block California's Heavy-Duty Truck Rule

  • FMCSA Modifies Paper Med Card Waiver

  • IFTA Temporary Credentials Ballot

  • Eliminate Paper with Digital Onboarding

September 10, 2025

driver-monitoring-banner.png

Hot Topics This Month​

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  • 12 States Holding Out on NR II Implementation

  • National Truck Driver Appreciation Week - September 14 - 20

  • NECS + PrePass Webinar Recording

  • Weight Distance Tax Solutions from NECS

August 14, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • NECS + PrePass Webinar on Managing Complexities of Fleet and Driver Compliance Thursday, July 31st!​

  • CVSA Brake Safety Week: Focus on Drums & Rotors

  • Get the Credit You Deserve - NECS can help!

  • MED Card Rule Change: Tips to Avoid Confusion

July 9, 2025

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Hot Topics This Month​

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  • Operation Safe Driver Week is Coming

  • NECS + PrePass Partnership

  • It's 2290 Season! The due date is August 31.

  • Updated CARB Requirements​

June 5, 2025

Nurse Form

Hot Topics This Month​

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  • FMCSA Removes Two Medical Examiners from Registry & Voids Over 15,000 Med Cards

  • Executive Order Issued for Enforcing English Proficiency

  • Using Exemptions for Emergency Declarations

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NPTC 2025 - Visit us at Booth #343!

May 1, 2025

April 9, 2025

Are CBD products still buyer beware for truck drivers? | Facing an IRP or IFTA audit? NECS can help with that!

March 13, 2025

CVSA's International Roadcheck Scheduled | What do you know about frost laws?

February 6, 2025

New Service: Work Opportunity Tax Credits | 2025 DOT Random Testing Rates | Fuel & Mileage Tax Reporting Support

January 9, 2025

Tips for Hazardous & Solid Waste Haulers | Did you know NECS offers three levels of MVR services?

December 5, 2024

California Evidence of Liability Insurance Requirement Changes | California 90-Day Inspection Changes Due January 1, 2025

November 12, 2024

Recent Wabash Decision Brings Attention to Nuclear Verdicts in the Trucking Industry | New York Highway Use Tax (NYHUT)

October 1, 2024

FMCSA Issues Notice & Request for Comments on Road Test Requirement | IRP & IFTA Audit Support : NECS Has Your Back

September 5, 2024

Large Truck Crash Fatalities Dropped by 11% in 2023 | DOT Withdraws Direct Final Rule on Drug Testing Procedures

Employee Spotlight: Maggie Underwood

August 7, 2024

DOT Withdraws Final Rule on Oral Fluid Testing | Legal Challenges for Truck Speed & Hours-of-Service Rules

Employee Spotlight: Mary Roberts

July 9, 2024

FMCSA to Increase UCR Fees for 2025 by 25% | It's 2290 season! Due Date is August 31

Employee Spotlight: Cherri Oeding

June 5, 2024

CVSA has Announced Dates for 2024 Brake Safety Week | California Clean Truck Check Program

Employee Spotlight: Liz Like

May 7, 2024

CVSA Asks FMCSA to Amend a Rule for Inspection Reports | EPA Sets Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks & Buses

Employee Spotlight: Andy Kasprzak

April 2, 2024

CVSA 2024 Out-of-Service Criteria: Now in Effect as of April 1, 2024 | Fuel & Mileage Tax Reporting Services from NECS | NECS will be at NPTC 2024!

Employee Spotlight: Shayna Freson

March 6, 2024

IRS Provides Guidance for AFV Refueling Property Credit | The Whac-a-Mole Reality of Autonomous Trucking Regulations

Employee Spotlight: Stacy Dicus

February 6, 2024

IFTA Policy Memorandum: Reporting Electricity Usage | National Registry Clean Up: FMCSA to Remove Inactive Doctors | California Highway Patrol Update: ELDs Required to Record RODS

Employee Spotlight: Joni Bye

January 9, 2024

Second Clearinghouse Final Rule: CDL Drivers in a "Prohibited" Status will Lose their Commercial Driving Privileges | What is Electronic Titling? | The Cost of Violating FMCSA

Employee Spotlight: Stacy Buening

December 6, 2023

FMCSA Portal Update: New Login Required as of December 1 | CA and NY Clean Truck Requirements in Effect | Driver Monitoring: The Safety Optimizer ​

Employee Spotlight: Kimberly Reoh

November 29, 2023

Streamline Your Onboarding with NECS | 2023 Brake Safety Week Results Released by CVSA | FMCSA Announces Grants to Improve CDL Process

Employee Spotlight: Kelly Joas

October 4, 2023

UCR Registration Now Open for 2024 | Industry-Leading Tax Recovery Services | Private Fleet Statistics

Employee Spotlight: Bob Carson

September 6, 2023

Fuel Tax Rate Increases Across Eight States | New Clearinghouse Resource on Return-to-Duty Process | Speeding Fatalities at 14-Year High

Employee Spotlight: Lisa Woods

August 8, 2023

CFSA's Brake Safety Week Scheduled for August 20-26 | Indiana Legislative Changes: Intrastate Motor Carriers | Intrastate Decal Requirements

Employee Spotlight: Melissa Wigand

July 5, 2023

Operation Safe Driver Week Targeting Risky Driving | FMCSA Issues Final Rule on UCR Fee Reduction for 2024 | Client Success Story: 2290 Tax Recovery

Employee Spotlight: Alex Ibarra

June 6, 2023

Indiana Passes Legislation on Taxing Alternative Fuel Vehicles | Total Fleet Management: IRP Support Services | Your CSA Score from the FMCSA

Employee Spotlight: Paul Provencal

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