A wave of new immigration restrictions under the Trump administration could drastically reduce the number of available truck drivers, creating a severe capacity crunch and potentially ending the trucking industry’s
Lifetime CDL Bans Hit Truckers in Border Smuggling Scheme
Over 1,000 Commercial Drivers Permanently Disqualified Through Texas-CBP Border Security Crackdown A powerful partnership between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the state of Texas has led to the
DOT Announces $275M Initiative for Truck Parking and Regulatory Reform
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has unveiled a sweeping $275 million federal initiative aimed at tackling the nation’s long-standing truck parking crisis and cutting back on regulatory burdens for the
New Focus on English Skills in Trucking Sparks Support and Uneven Application
The U.S. trucking industry has expressed broad support for a federal directive mandating that truck drivers be placed out of service during roadside inspections if they are unable to demonstrate
Brake Inspections Sideline Hundreds of Trucks
A recent unannounced brake safety inspection blitz led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) resulted in 303 U.S. commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) being placed out of service due to
CDL Program Gets $89.4 Million Boost from FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is now accepting applications for $89.4 million in federal grants aimed at improving highway safety through enhancements to the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
New Trucking Oversight Announced: Duffy to Enforce English Fluency for CDL Holders
In a decisive move to tighten road safety and regulatory enforcement, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that commercial truck drivers lacking English language proficiency will be removed from service,
Everything Carriers and Drivers Need to Know About Roadcheck 2025
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck returns this year from May 13–15, 2025, and motor carriers across North America must be ready. This annual three-day enforcement blitz is
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Guarantee Bathroom Access for Commercial Drivers
Support grows for the trucker bathroom access act as lawmakers address longstanding industry concerns.A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at
Truck Drivers Must Prove English Skills Under New Federal Policy
In a move aimed at tightening road safety standards, former President Donald Trump signed a new executive order requiring all commercial truck drivers operating in the United States to speak