Dalilah Law seeks to remove non-english speaking commercial drivers

President Donald Trump proposed the “Dalilah Law,” an initiative aimed at prohibiting undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses. On February 24, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address, during which he proposed the “Dalilah Law,” an initiative aimed at prohibiting undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses. The proposal was backed […]
Final rule on Non-Domiciled CDLs issued by the Department of Transportation

FMCSA concludes a comprehensive review of regulations applicable to Non-Domiciled CDL holders. After several months, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has completed its comprehensive review of the regulations applicable to non-domiciled commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, reaffirming the primary objective of the Interim Final Rule (IFR) introduced in 2025 while incorporating key modifications […]
DOT unveils possible AI strategy to enforce CDL regulations

The DOT is looking to adopt AI and advanced data analytics to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of enforcement measures. On January 14, the 105th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) was held in Washington, D.C. During the event, one of the federal government’s new plans for its national campaign against non-commercial Commercial […]
California misses DOT deadline risking $160 million in federal funding

The state of California has reached the deadline set by the DOT to take action regarding the situation involving the number of non-domiciled CDLs issued in the state. The state of California has reached the deadline set by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to take action regarding the situation involving the number of non-domiciled […]
$118M in FMCSA Grants Boost Road Safety, Truck Enforcement, and Driver Training

More than $118 million in FMCSA grants will be distributed nationwide to improve road safety, commercial vehicle enforcement, CDL integrity, and truck driver training, with a strong focus on data-driven oversight and veterans entering the trucking workforce.
DOT announces grant program to strengthen CDL licensing standards

The DOT seeks to remove unqualified truck drivers from the roads and strengthen CDL licensing standards. Among the most recent efforts by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to remove unqualified truck drivers from the nation’s roadways and, at the same time, strengthen Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) standards, is a $118 million grant fund. On […]
California to Reissue Contested Commercial Driver’s Licenses, Challenging Federal Pressure

California plans to reissue contested commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), reopening a regulatory dispute with federal authorities and raising key questions for the U.S. trucking industry.
Seven charged in New York CDL fraud case involving DMV employees

A group of DMV employees in New York allegedly manipulated the process of obtaining commercial driver’s licenses by allowing applicants who never showed up to receive permits. Former employees of the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are facing state government charges for their alleged involvement in a criminal scheme that provided commercial driver’s […]
CDL Compliance Shake-Up: Thousands Face CDL Removal Review

CDL Compliance Shake-Up: Thousands Face CDL Removal Review, as federal transportation authorities launch an unprecedented nationwide operation targeting noncompliant training centers.
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 […]