Dakota Group: Introductory Guide to Commercial Vehicle Compliance. A Compliance Guide for New Entrants
We at Dakota Group are a consulting firm that focuses strictly on compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Dakota Group is a compliance consulting firm focused on DOT and FMCSA requirements, supporting carriers nationwide with registration, maintenance, and ongoing compliance management. On the day to day, we ultimately strive to handle and quarterback filing and drug testing needs, providing professional advice and consultation services for all DOT & FMCSA compliance needs.
Week of 3/9: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
First, an article highlighting a more than 150% rise in Class 8 truck orders in North America as the market shows signs of recovery!
Delilah Law and CDL Eligibility: DOT Compliance Considerations for Motor Carriers and Commercial Drivers
During the 2026 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump proposed a federal initiative that aims to enhance roadway safety and establish uniform standards for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) eligibility across states. While the legislation remains subject to congressional action and potential regulatory rulemaking, it signals a broader policy focus on driver qualification verification and consistent oversight of CDL issuance across jurisdictions.
Week of 3/2: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
First, we will discuss President Trump’s proposal of the “Dalilah Law,” which aims to ban undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) due to safety concerns raised after a recent accident.
Week of 2/23: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
First, an article about how demand for air and ocean freight has rebounded over the last two months as shippers adjusted to the uncertain market.
Week of 2/16: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
First, an article examining the plunge in shares in the trucking and logistics industry amid the recent launch of an AI tool.
Week of 2/9: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
Our team at Dakota Group has carefully selected the most prevalent developments in the trucking industry. You deserve to have access to some of the most crucial headlines in trucking. New editions are published every week!
Week of 2/3: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
Our team at Dakota Group has carefully selected the most prevalent developments in the trucking industry. You deserve to have access to some of the most crucial headlines in trucking. New editions are published every week!
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport: The Future Verdict of Holding Freight Brokers Accountable
A 2017 Illinois tractor-trailer crash is now the center of a landmark Supreme Court case regarding liability in the logistics industry. In March of 2026, the Court will decide if federal law protects freight brokers from being sued when the carriers they hire are involved in accidents, or if they are the ones who will be ultimately at fault.
Week of 1/26: Dakota Group Weekly Newsletter
Our team at Dakota Group has carefully selected the most prevalent developments in the trucking industry. You deserve to have access to some of the most crucial headlines in trucking. New editions are published every week!
