The FMCSA Data Crisis (with Danielle Chaffin) | Episode 312

The FMCSA’s sudden shutdown of data feeds threw brokers, carriers, and safety officials into chaos, cutting off access to critical verification tools and exposing major vulnerabilities in the freight system. Criminals are already exploiting these gaps by hijacking FMCSA credentials, altering carrier info, and stealing loads—while the agency fails to track changes. At the same time, industry groups continue to push the false “driver shortage” narrative, masking how low standards and oversupply are creating real safety and wage issues on the road.

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0:38 FMCSA Data Feeds Suddenly Vanish
3:58 Understanding FMCSA Data and Carrier Vetting
9:32 How Criminals Exploit FMCSA Vulnerabilities
17:45 One Phone Call Can Prevent Fraud
23:38 AI Automation’s Dangerous Limitations
33:38 The Manufactured Driver Shortage Myth
45:59 CDL Mills and Safety Concerns
1:01:17 Need for Better Government Oversight
1:07:35 Final Thoughts on Industry Trust