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Zoox Becomes First to Test Fully Autonomous, U.S.-Built Vehicles on Public Roads Under NHTSA Exemption

Check Your Height, Know It’s Right: campaign to prevent bridge strikes in the Eastern U.S.

The initiative “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right,” will run from July 22 to July 26, to alert drivers to the issue of vehicles striking bridges. On Tuesday, July 22, a campaign was launched by eighteen states and Washington, D.C. The initiative, titled “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right,” will run from July 22 to […]

What is the new TIFIA plan to make infrastructure financing easier in the U.S.?

The Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) aims to modernize roads across the country. From now on, all types of eligible projects will be able to finance up to 49% of their costs, a significant increase from the previous cap of 33% for most cases.

Safe Roads: The United States’ New National Plan to Reduce Traffic Fatalities

Safe Roads marks a turning point in the national conversation on traffic safety—shifting the focus back to saving lives, eliminating distractions, and rebuilding trust in how American roads are designed and managed.

These Are the DOT Deregulations That Will Simplify Truck Circulation: When They Take Effect

New DOT Rule Now in Effect: Drivers With Poor English Disqualified After On-the-Spot Roadside Inspections

New DOT Rule Now in Effect Disqualifies Truck Drivers With Limited English Proficiency

What Is the New Mandatory Digital Medical Certification System for Commercial Drivers

Paper certificates are no longer valid for CDL/CLP holders.
Companies must monitor MVRs regularly to ensure driver compliance.

How to pass your DOT inspection and save money

Complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations doesn’t just save you stress—it can also lower your insurance premiums. DOT inspections are an unavoidable—and essential—part of daily operations for truck drivers and fleet owners. Passing them smoothly not only prevents expensive fines and delays, but also boosts your safety compliance record, which can help reduce insurance […]

How many consecutive hours can a truck driver drive under DOT regulations?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), enforces strict regulations regarding the maximum driving hours allowed for truck drivers. These rules aim to reduce fatigue-related accidents and ensure road safety. The daily driving limit: understanding the “driving window” According to FMCSA rules, truck drivers in the United States […]

DOT compliance: lowering insurance costs by following regulations

Non-compliance with regulations can lead to higher commercial insurance rates for transportation companies. On November 18, the new DOT regulation, known as Clearinghouse-II, came into effect. It allows federal regulators to require state licensing agencies to downgrade the commercial driver’s license (CDL) of a trucker who fails a drug or alcohol test, prohibiting them from […]