On October 15, Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will withhold $40 million in federal funds from California. According to Duffy, California is the
USDOT Targets States Failing to Remove Drivers for English Violations
The trucking industry is facing renewed federal scrutiny as USDOT and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that California, Washington, and New Mexico have 30 days to enforce English-language proficiency
Undocumented Driver Held CDLs from Two States
A tragic collision on the Florida Turnpike has triggered a federal investigation into commercial driver licensing procedures and motor carrier compliance, after it was revealed the driver involved an undocumented
DOT Proposes Sweeping Rollback of Federal Trucking Regulations
In a major deregulatory initiative, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a proposal to eliminate or revise more than two dozen federal regulations affecting the trucking industry. The
Department of Transportation Requests Suggestions to Streamline Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is actively seeking public input particularly from truckers, transportation professionals, trade organizations, and small businesses on how to reduce regulatory burdens across the transportation
USDOT Drops Extra Review Requirement for State Transportation Plans
Decision Prevents Potential Delays for Infrastructure Projects. The Trump administration has rescinded a newly implemented requirement that would have imposed an additional layer of federal review on state transportation plan
USDOT Chief Duffy Moves to Overhaul Fuel Economy Standards
On January 29, 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed an order directing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to repeal the Biden administration’s vehicle fuel economy standards. These