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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

In brief: CDL reform, clean energy, and state vs. federal regulations

As safety concerns rise and electric infrastructure expands, the trucking industry faces mounting pressure from conflicting regulations and calls for systemic change. No more non-domiciled CDLs, demands OOIDA The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has called on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the governors of 43 states to immediately suspend the issuance of […]

60,000 non-domiciled CDLs in the U.S., reveals report by Overdrive

Overdrive exposes the reality behind the growing number of non-domiciled CDLs issued in the United States. Overdrive has published an investigation that exposes the reality behind the growing number of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (NDCDLs) issued in the United States. After several months of analysis across all 50 states, the well-known trucking news outlet has […]

Federal audit targets non-domiciled CDL licenses

The initiative directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to review how states are managing these special licenses. U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has announced the launch of a nationwide audit into state-level practices regarding the issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), as part of what he has dubbed the “Pro-Trucker Regulatory […]

Bill would enforce English Proficiency in CDL licensing process

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas introduced the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act. On June 18, 2024, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas introduced the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act (CMV), with the support of Senators John Barrasso and Cindy Hyde-Smith. This legislation seeks to strengthen enforcement of the English language requirement from […]

CDL or jail: 4% of truckers lack valid licenses

The trucking industry faces ongoing issues with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs). The trucking industry is currently grappling with significant challenges related to commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). Adam Wingfield, a well-known transportation expert, recently published a study based on data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The study revealed an alarming statistic: approximately 4% […]

SBTC advocates for english proficiency on commercial drivers and FMCSA audit

SBTC seeks to establish a requirement that states assess English proficiency during CDL knowledge tests. On March 1st, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing English as the official language of the United States. As a result, concerns have arisen in the road transport industry regarding the lack of enforcement of a requirement that […]

Clearinghouse-II: CDL license revocation and reinstatement to service

This new phase will allow the sanctioning of drivers who continue to operate vehicles after having received alcohol or drug violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse enters its next phase on November 18, known as Clearinghouse-II. This new phase will allow federal regulators to require state driver licensing agencies […]

FMCSA stricter measures: CDL downgrade for drug and alcohol violations

A new mandate by the FMCSA will take effect on November 18. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented a new mandate that will allow federal regulators to require state driver’s licensing agencies to downgrade a truck driver’s commercial driving license if they fail a drug or alcohol test and are prohibited from […]

USDOT announces $3.5 million in grants for commercial driver training

These grants aim to improve road safety through additional training for CDL holders and the creation of new job opportunities On August 26, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the allocation of approximately $3.5 million for commercial driver training at 27 centers across the United States. The grants awarded by the USDOT range from $101,000 […]