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Federal CDL policies linked to thousands of lost trucking jobs

Federal government measures regarding CDLs and English-language proficiency requirements have resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs in the trucking industry. Federal government measures regarding commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for non-domiciled individuals and English-language proficiency requirements have resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs in the trucking industry. According to the most recent […]

Comprehensive Guide to the New Federal Rule for Accessing CDL Licenses

The federal government has redefined who can apply for, renew, or retain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), introducing new restrictions for migrants and issuing direct warnings to several states. A significant change in federal regulations for accessing CDL licenses The nation’s commercial licensing system is undergoing a significant transformation following the implementation of a new […]

CDLs in Legal Limbo After Federal Court Freeze

The suspension of the new federal rule on CDLs has left thousands of immigrant drivers and state agencies without clear guidance — a situation made even more chaotic by the California scandal, where 17,000 commercial licenses were revoked after irregularities were uncovered. Together, these crises have pushed the nation’s licensing system into a regulatory limbo with direct consequences for the U.S. transportation industry.

A new study links traffic accidents to violations of the ELP regulation

A new study analyzed the relationship between traffic accidents and drivers who violate the English Language Proficiency (ELP) regulation. A new study analyzed the relationship between traffic accidents and drivers who violate the English Language Proficiency (ELP) regulation, demonstrating that noncompliance with ELP requirements is associated with higher accident rates on U.S. highways. The study, […]

In brief: new CDL law, ELD ban, and truck recalls

New CDL legislation to enforce English-only testing nationwide, FMCSA revokes five ELDs and the NHTSA announces major Mack recall. Safe Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2025 A bill was introduced this week by a group of lawmakers with the purpose of strengthening regulations related to the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), requiring stricter penalties for states […]

Ending CDL reciprocity: the U.S. seeks stricter measures

New bill would require states to comply with the strict CDL regulations recently established. The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced new legislation aimed at codifying recent changes in the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, specifically related to tightening the requirements for foreign nationals to obtain or maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Additionally, the […]

MEET operation: 82 commercial vehicles inspected at the Wyoming-Colorado border

The MEET operation, a traffic enforcement operation targeting CMVs, was carried at the Wyoming and Colorado border. A traffic enforcement operation targeting commercial motor carriers, known as the Mobile Education and Enforcement Team (MEET), was carried out on Tuesday, September 29, as part of a joint effort between the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) and the […]

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 […]

CDL’s fraud operation uncovered in Louisiana

Six people indicted in Louisiana for illegal CDL’s sales scheme. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana has formally charged six individuals for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme involving Class A commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), which allowed applicants to obtain licenses without meeting the legally established requirements. The defendants face […]

California, Washington, and New Mexico could lose funding over ELP enforcement

California, Washington, and New Mexico are under scrutiny by the USDOT for violations of regulations requiring English proficiency for truck drivers. California, Washington, and New Mexico are under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for alleged violations of federal regulations requiring English proficiency for truck drivers, as well as for allowing previously disqualified […]