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Secretary Duffy unveils new measures to strengthen trucking safety and compliance

In a press conference, Duffy pledged federal effort to eliminate fraud and improve trucking safety standards. On the morning of October 31, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy held a press conference addressing several key issues within the transportation industry. Among the main topics were law enforcement measures for carriers, efforts to combat the illegal […]

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 […]

Detroit Launches a New Era in Urban Freight Traffic

Detroit Implements New Truck Ban, Setting the Tone for a Nationwide Shift in Urban Freight Policies

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 […]

U.S. government shutdown begins: how will the transportation industry be affected?

A U.S. government shutdown began a shutdown on October 1, 2025, but the Department of Transportation released its operational plan. The U.S. government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, due to a lack of funding agreement between Congress and the White House. The shutdown, which would affect a large portion of the public administration, could […]

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 […]

DOT calls for help in combating cargo theft

The USDOT has launched a call to the transportation industry to participate in developing effective strategies to combat cargo theft. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a call to the transportation industry to participate in developing effective strategies to combat cargo theft, a problem that has reached alarming levels in recent years. […]

ELP enforcement ramps up: over 3,000 truckers out of service

Federal data shows that thousands of commercial vehicle drivers have been taken off the road for failing to meet ELP requirements. English Language Proficiency (ELP) inspections began rolling out in June across the United States, following directives from the Department of Transportation, as part of compliance with a regulation established under President Trump. Additionally, in […]

Top FMCSA transportation violations of 2025

$Principales infracciones de transporte de la FMCSA en 2025$

The FMCSA has conducted a total of 8,340 inspections in the United States, detecting more than 50,000 violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for conducting annual inspections, both scheduled and unannounced, of truck drivers and carriers to ensure compliance with safety regulations established for the transportation sector. With three quarters of […]

Flexible rest times for truck drivers

The DOT has decided to reactivate the suspended pilot programs that will study the effects of allowing truck drivers to split their mandatory rest times. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to reactivate the suspended pilot programs that will study the effects of allowing truck drivers to split their mandatory rest times, […]