• Enhanced SMS still approved, not enforcement-live. Prioritization Preview remains available; current SMS stays the CSA prioritization system until a separate Federal Register launch notice. Dual-monitor live + preview, especially Vehicle Maintenance: Driver Observed.

1. Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II — Supreme Court opinion (PDF): https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1238_1b7d.pdf

2. Improving the Accuracy of CMV Safety Data — DataQs Update Fact Sheet (FMCSA, 2026-09-18): https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/downloadfile.axd/FMCSA_DataQs_Update_FactSheet_09182026.pdf

3. Fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement (Final Rule): https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/01/2026-17893/fees-for-the-unified-carrier-registration-plan-and-agreement

Watch next: 2026-10-01 new UCR fee schedule / 2027 registration opens; enhanced SMS launch pending a future Federal Register notice. For brokers and captives: treat Montgomery readiness (written vetting standard + audit trail) as an open workstream, not a one-page memo.

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