Freight Pulse & Law Update: Safe Driver Week's 2,604 Citations, CBP Voids Bad Importer Numbers, and Spot Rates Climb Without Demand

Direct answer: Freight compliance is turning data-driven while costs rise without strong demand. CVSA’s Safe Driver Week produced 2,604 citations, CBP can void inaccurate importer numbers, and dry van spot rates have climbed more than 10% since late August. Document driver coaching, validate importer records, and monitor costs in real time.

What did CVSA’s 2026 Safe Driver Week find?

CVSA’s July 12–18 campaign involved 8,083 drivers, producing 3,968 warnings and 2,604 citations. Commercial motor vehicle drivers received 1,956 citations; passenger vehicle drivers received 648.

• Speeding led the campaign: 1,003 warnings and 691 citations, with CMV drivers taking 772 warnings and 342 citations.

• Maintain documented driver qualification files, coaching, and training records.

Read the official CVSA results.

How should fleets prepare for brake enforcement?

CVSA Brake Safety Week ran August 23–29, 2026, with special attention on drums and rotors. Results are expected later this year. Review inspection histories, preventive maintenance, and repair records now.

What does CBP’s importer-number enforcement change?

Since September 18, CBP has been able to void Importer of Record numbers linked to inaccurate or incomplete CBP Form 5106 data. A voided number stops entries from being filed.

• Confirm legal name, physical address, phone, email, and tax identification data.

• Comments on CBP's heightened import disclosures ANPRM are due December 1, 2026.

Review CBP Form 5106 requirements.

Why are truckload rates rising without strong demand?

Dry van spot rates are up more than 10% since late August, while demand remains soft. Contract rates are at their highest level since 2022, with diesel driving much of the increase. The red-dyed diesel highway order runs through year-end 2026.

Mid-Atlantic / I-95 corridor

Baltimore and Glen Burnie operators should expect continued scrutiny of driver records, brakes, and import documentation. For 3PL Maryland providers, a food-grade warehouse and Mid-Atlantic fulfillment network need synchronized port, yard, inventory, and transportation data.

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