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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 […]

Operation SafeDrive: Nearly 2,000 Truckers and Vehicles Taken Out of Service in Three Days

Operation SafeDRIVE triggered thousands of inspections across 26 states and Washington, D.C., leading to disqualified drivers, sidelined equipment, and arrests while reinforcing a stricter enforcement environment for the trucking industry.

DOT Grants Historic License for Deepwater Oil Export Port

The license issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Texas GulfLink project strengthens America’s energy export infrastructure and signals new growth for industrial logistics and heavy-duty trucking.

DOT finds half of North Carolina CDLs were issued illegally

The DOT warns that half of North Carolina’s CDL licenses are irregular after a federal audit uncovered serious compliance failures. The findings directly affect truckers, fleets, and transportation companies, raising urgent questions about road safety, legal operations, and the future of the trucking industry.

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 […]

DOT Medical Card: Keeping Medical Certification Up to Date

Keeping your DOT Medical Card current is essential for both drivers and fleet operations.

Hidden Radios in Highway Solar Infrastructure: DOT Issues Cybersecurity Warning for U.S. Roads

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 […]

Crash in Florida under investigation: non-domiciled CDLs and lack of English language proficiency

Tragic Florida crash claims three lives; DOT investigates driver’s immigration status and license irregularities A tragic accident in Florida that claimed the lives of three people is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy. The incident was caused by a truck driver holding non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) […]