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DOT suspends federal funding in New York amid civil rights review

U.S. DOT announces interim final rule banning race- and sex-based contracting requirements in federal grants. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a statement declaring an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that prohibits contracting requirements based on race and sex within federal grant programs, reaffirming its commitment to civil rights and the responsible use of […]

California revises warehouse regulations to reduce emissions and community impact

California reviews pioneering warehouse regulations to improve transportation and public health policies. California is set to implement a key revision in its warehouse regulations, a law aimed at more strictly regulating logistics activities and road transport. This modification focuses on the routes used by trucks accessing warehouses, a crucial measure to reduce traffic congestion and […]

DOT tightens requirements for CDL and CLP for non-domiciled individuals

The U.S. DOT has decided to implement new measures regarding the requirements for obtaining a CDL and CLP for non-domiciled individuals. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to implement new measures regarding the requirements for obtaining Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) for non-domiciled individuals. After declaring the situation a “national emergency,” the DOT aims […]

Regulatory Changes 2025–2026 Every Truck Driver in the U.S. Needs to Know

As the FMCSA and other federal agencies roll out sweeping reforms, truck drivers must prepare for major regulatory changes that will reshape compliance, safety, and daily operations across the industry.

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: U.S. Launches Pilot Programs to Improve Drivers’ Quality of Life

During this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the launch of two pilot programs designed to transform working conditions for truck drivers

New WEIGH Act targets English proficiency and license fraud

The Weigh Station Enforcement to Intercept and Guard Highways Act (WEIGH) would turn all weigh stations on interstate highways into English proficiency checkpoints. In recent months, the trucking industry has seen an increase in regulations related to migrant drivers, aimed at strengthening overall sector safety. In this context, a new piece of legislation has been […]

Tolls in the U.S.: IBTTA Calls for Expanded User-Based Funding to Fix the Infrastructure Deficit

Tolls in the USA: The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is urging lawmakers to adopt user-based funding models — including more tolling — as a way to modernize and maintain America’s transportation network.

NHTSA launches historic update of safety standards for autonomous vehicles in the U.S.

NHTSA Launches Historic Update of Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles in the U.S. The federal agency has announced the start of regulatory processes to adapt safety standards to automated driving. The move seeks to accompany the expansion of robotaxi fleets, with Uber and Lucid projecting the rollout of 20,000 units in the coming years.

The fight against license plate flippers

Several U.S. states intensify legal efforts against license plate flippers. Several U.S. states are stepping up legal efforts to combat the use of devices known as license plate flippers, amid a significant rise in their use to evade traffic enforcement and legal penalties. These devices, whether manual, electric, or mechanical, allow drivers to hide or […]

U.S. Halts Truck Driver Work Visas Amid Florida Crash Probe: ATA Backs CDL Oversight

The Trump Administration has announced the temporary suspension of work visas for commercial truck drivers, a measure designed to tighten oversight of licensing for non-domiciled operators. The decision comes in the wake of a deadly crash in Florida now under federal investigation