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FMCSA warns: USDOT and MC numbers not for sale

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration warned emphatically after certain actions by carriers prompted this firm notice about USDOT and MC numbers.

U.S. greenlights electric flying taxi tests across 26 states

The Department of Transportation announced the selection of eight electric air taxi proposals aimed at accelerating and integrating electric aerial vehicles in the U.S.

California cancels 13,000 non-domiciled CDLs

California revoked 13,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses after the March 6 deadline.

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 […]

Buy America: electric vehicle chargers must be 100% domestic

The United States is proposing to strengthen “Buy America” requirements for electric vehicle charging stations funded with public money. On Tuesday, February 10, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a proposal to increase the required U.S. content in electric vehicle charging stations funded with federal dollars from 55% to 100%, and to require that they […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Department of Transportation’s “naughty list”

The United States Department of Transportation continues to expand its “naughty list,” now including California, New York, and Colorado. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) continues to broaden its “naughty list.” In its effort to eliminate so-called sanctuary states, regulate the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), and make highways safer, the DOT has issued […]

U.S. Allocates $1.5 Billion for Truck Road Infrastructure

The 2026 BUILD Grants program will invest $1.5 billion in truck road infrastructure across highways, ports, and truck parking facilities, with direct impact on logistics and freight transportation in the United States.

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.