LNG Holding

10/09/2026

Starting October 12, CDL and CLP holders licensed in 49 states and Washington, D.C. will rely on their electronic medical certification record. A paper Medical Examiner’s Certificate alone will no longer prove current medical qualification 🚛
After your next DOT physical, make sure the updated status reaches your state CDL record. Medical examiners submit exam results electronically, and your State Driver Licensing Agency posts them to your driver record. If the status is missing or incorrect, contact your licensing agency and keep the paper certificate for troubleshooting 📋
Alaska is the exception. Drivers licensed there may continue using a paper MEC as proof for up to 60 days after issuance under the extended exemption.

10/08/2026

A CVSA decal tells you more than when the truck was inspected. 🔎
The color shows the quarter, the clipped corners narrow it down to the month, and the number identifies the year.
The decal is tied to the vehicle, not the driver. It can be issued after an eligible Level I or V inspection when no critical vehicle inspection item violations are found.
Its validity also follows calendar months. A decal issued late in July still expires at the end of September.
And one important distinction: a CVSA decal and annual DOT inspection documentation serve different purposes. Annual inspection proof does not exempt a truck from roadside inspection.

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

To the drivers who understood what we meant and never mentioned it… thank you 😂🤝

10/06/2026

A steep railroad crossing can catch a low-clearance trailer underneath before the truck fully clears the tracks. 🚛

If you see a Low Ground Clearance warning or the grade looks too sharp for your setup, use another crossing. Enter only when there is enough space to clear the tracks completely. Federal guidance calls for at least 6 ft beyond the far rail.
If the truck gets stuck on the tracks:
1. Get out immediately.
2. Move away from the tracks. If a train is coming, move toward it at about a 45° angle away from the rails.
3. Find the blue Emergency Notification System sign. Call the railroad number and give them the crossing ID. If you can’t find it, call 911.
4. Contact dispatch after the railroad emergency has been reported.

The priority is getting people clear and warning the railroad as fast as possible.

10/05/2026

Freight rates are climbing, but high fuel costs keep carriers under pressure

10/05/2026

The 2027 renewal cycle opened October 1 for several interstate trucking requirements.

UCR registration needs to be completed before 2027. IFTA credentials also need to be ready for the new year, but the renewal process depends on the carrier’s base jurisdiction. New Mexico’s annual weight-distance permit renewal is open as well 📋

If you manage these registrations yourself, check the renewal status now rather than waiting until December. For IFTA, confirm the process with your base jurisdiction because some renew automatically while others require action 🚛

10/02/2026

Some BOLs come with a little mystery 🔍

10/02/2026

Rates are rising. Fuel costs are climbing faster. 🚛 Here’s what it means for carriers in this week’s LNG Holding freight market update.

10/01/2026

We need an adultier adult 😭