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Achieving a dream: Deaf Alabama man overcomes hurdles to earn Class A CDL

Joey Woodle's childhood dream of being a truck driver came to fruition after receiving a hearing exemption from the FMCSA and earning his Class A CDL in AL.

May 10, 2018

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Certain Illinois military vets can waive CDL written test with new law

Military veterans who regularly drove trucks within a year of applying for a CDL can apply to waive the written knowledge test in Illinois.

September 12, 2017

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Large fleet gets exemption for pre-CDL drivers

New Prime, part of national fleet Prime Inc., has been granted an exemption by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to allow its pre-CDL drivers who have passed the CDL skills test to drive in team operations without a CDL holder in the front seat

June 26, 2017

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C.R. England regs waiver for pre-CDL drivers renewed

The exemption allows commercial learner’s permit holders that have passed the CDL skills test but not yet received their CDL to drive a C.R. England truck while a CDL holder is in the truck, but not necessarily in the front seat, effectively allowing a team operation.

June 12, 2017

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FMCSA proposes rules to ease new drivers’ transition into trucking

FMCSA issued a rule proposal to extend the expiration date of commercial learner’s permits from 180 days to a full year, as well as a proposal to allow current and former military members who drove a truck in the military to waive the CDL knowledge test.

June 9, 2017

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California ups paperwork requirements for CDL applicants, renewals

The new provisions require all new and existing CDL applicants and renewals to provide proof of California residency, along with proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency or legal presence, as previously required.

June 5, 2017

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Illinois OKs temp licenses for illegal immigrants

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn soon is expected to sign legislation that will allow residents to apply for driver’s licenses, regardless of immigration status.

January 11, 2013

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FMCSA medical certificate rule begins

Truckers must keep paper copies of their medical examiner’s certificate with them for another two years until Jan. 30, 2014.

January 30, 2012

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Focus on health coming

Recommendations that could help frame a final rule regulating obstructive sleep apnea are in the works.

January 12, 2012

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Class action CDL suit against Swift continues

The plaintiffs are graduates of Swift Academy who received a Tennessee CDL between May 2005 and February 2008.

January 9, 2012

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CDL changes start Jan. 30

Truckers must keep paper copies of their medical examiner’s certificate with them while driving for another two years.

November 14, 2011

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FMCSA questions Mexican driver testing centers

Agency reported concerns it found during visits at Mexican testing centers for the equivalent of a U.S. commercial driver’s license.

October 10, 2011