Compliance Roundup: May 2026
4 regulatory updates across DOT Physicals, OSHA — here is what changed and what employers need to know.
May 2026 at a Glance
This month brought 4 regulatory updates across 2 compliance areas, affecting employers in 2 jurisdictions.
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Total updates | 4 |
| High impact | 2 |
| Medium impact | 2 |
| Enforcement actions | 1 |
| Topics covered | 2 |
| Jurisdictions | 2 |
2 updates are rated high impact — these require prompt review and may necessitate policy or program changes.
Month in Trends
DOT Physicals was the most active area this month with 2 updates. Notably, 1 enforcement action was recorded — a reminder that agencies are actively inspecting and citing violations. Federal-level changes this month affect employers in all 50 states regardless of their primary operating location.
Employers should use this roundup to prioritize their compliance review. We recommend starting with the high-impact updates and working through the full list based on your industry and operating states.
All Updates This Month
| Update | Scope | Impact | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSA Revokes Registration of Safe ELD and MYLOGS ELD D... | Federal | High | DOT Physicals |
| FMCSA Migrates Carrier Registration from FMCSA Portal t... | Federal | High | DOT Physicals |
| OSHA 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls i... | Federal | Medium | OSHA |
| OSHA Orders Canadian Pacific Kansas City to Rescind 20-... | Missouri | Medium | OSHA |
1. FMCSA Revokes Registration of Safe ELD and MYLOGS ELD Devices 🔴
FMCSA removed Safe ELD (iOS and Android, ELD identifier ELD42A) and MYLOGS ELD (model MYLGS2, identifier MRS202) from the list of registered electronic logging devices for failing to meet the minimum technical requirements in 49 CFR Part 395. Motor carriers using either device must replace it with a compliant ELD by July 7, 2026 and revert to paper logs or logging software in the interim. After July 7, drivers using the revoked devices will be considered operating without an ELD and placed out-of-service under CVSA criteria.
Impact: High · Scope: Federal · Topic: DOT Physicals
2. FMCSA Migrates Carrier Registration from FMCSA Portal to Motus — Mandatory Portal Verification by May 14, 2026 🔴
FMCSA is replacing the legacy registration system with Motus and requires every regulated entity (motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, IEPs, hazmat shippers) to log into the FMCSA Portal by May 14, 2026 and verify company information, operation classification, contact details, and authorized users before the cutover. Portal accounts are disabled after 90 days of inactivity and archived after 12 months. Only the FMCSA Portal Company Official using the same Login.gov email will be permitted to claim the new Motus account on first login.
Impact: High · Scope: Federal · Topic: DOT Physicals
3. OSHA 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction 🟡
OSHA hosted the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction May 4–8, 2026, encouraging construction employers nationwide to pause work for fall-prevention training, hazard recognition exercises, safety demonstrations, and toolbox talks. The agency also signed a new alliance with Construction Safety Week reinforcing the "All in Together" campaign. Falls remain the leading cause of fatalities in construction; OSHA emphasizes job-specific risk controls for roofing, ladder use, and scaffolding.
Impact: Medium · Scope: Federal · Topic: OSHA
4. OSHA Orders Canadian Pacific Kansas City to Rescind 20-Day Suspension of Worker Who Reported Train Collision — Federal Railroad Safety Act Whistleblower Finding 🟡
The OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program found that Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. wrongfully suspended a Kansas City-based employee for 20 days without pay after they reported an August 2024 minor train collision at Knoche Yard to the Federal Railroad Administration. OSHA ordered CPKC to rescind the suspension, pay back wages plus interest, expunge the disciplinary record, and pay compensatory and punitive damages. The case underscores OSHA enforcement of Federal Railroad Safety Act anti-retaliation provisions for rail workers who report safety concerns.
Impact: Medium · Scope: Missouri (state profile) · Topic: OSHA · Type: Enforcement action
What Should Employers Do This Month?
Based on the updates above, here are the top priorities for May 2026:
- Review high-impact updates immediately — 2 updates this month require prompt attention. Click through to the full analysis for detailed action items.
- Check your compliance calendar — Review effective dates and deadlines for any updates that affect your operations.
- Brief your team — Share relevant updates with your HR, safety, and compliance teams. Each full article includes specific action items.
- Audit proactively — This month's enforcement actions highlight areas where agencies are actively inspecting. Use these cases as a prompt for self-auditing.
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