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Washington admits mistake in issuing Harjinder Singh and 685 other non-citizens full-term CDLs
Washington said untrained staff led to Harjinder Singh, the driver behind the triple-fatal Florida Turnpike crash, to getting a full-term CDL along with 685 other similarly situated applicants since 2018.
October 1, 2025
Regulations
Government shutdown: Business as usual for FMCSA | Wildfires, HOS relief
FMCSA and NHTSA employees are unaffected by the government shutdown, according to DOT's shutdown plan. Also: More HOS relief for wildfire relief haulers; I-70 rest area reopens with more truck parking.
October 1, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA official reveals bolstered vetting of ELD providers on the way
FMCSA Senior Policy Advisor Michael Hampton met with truckers at the Guilty by Association Truck Show hours after DOT's big announcement on non-domiciled CDLs. Hampton talked ELDs/hours, broker transparency, parking, CDL training and more.
September 30, 2025
Business
Did DOT Secretary Duffy just kill trucking's 'driver shortage' narrative once and for all?
As DOT intends to eject 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers from trucking, nobody, including the American Trucking Associations, seems worried about any "driver shortage."
September 30, 2025
Regulations
DOT move against 194,000 non-domiciled drivers supported even by ATA, brokers
DOT on Friday made big news restricting non-domiciled CDL issuance for foreign drivers and uncovering widespread licensing wrongdoing. Big trucking organizations, and even brokers, support it.
September 29, 2025
Regulations
ICE / state officers target Cali CDLs in three-day inspection blitz | Door recall to prevent truckers being trapped in-cab
A recent enforcement blitz at an Oklahoma port of entry with ICE officers targeted drivers and trucks from California. Also: Volvo, Mack trucks recalled for trailer lighting issue; another 4K Volvos recalled for door handle problem; latest Highway Angel.
September 29, 2025
Regulations
DOT hopes to force 194,000 non-domiciled CDL holders out of trucking
DOT on Friday said reports of lax immigration policy flooding trucking with non-citizens were "all true" as it moves to take 200,000 non-citizens out of the industry.
September 26, 2025
Regulations
DOT plans 'Major Trucking Safety Announcement on Non-Domiciled Truck Licensing' for Friday
The Department of Transportation plans to make a big announcement Friday, Sept. 26, about non-domiciled CDLs, which can be granted to foreign drivers.
September 25, 2025
Regulations
California defies DOT's 30-day deadline for ELP enforcement, faces $30M funding loss
California and Washington face losing millions in federal funding for failure to enforce English language rules for commercial truck drivers. U.S. DOT has remained silent.
September 25, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA makes it easier to call out bad brokers with National Consumer Complaint Database update
FMCSA gives its National Consumer Complaint Database whistleblower portal an "overdue tech upgrade" it's calling "a win" for truck drivers and carriers as it gets easier to report bad brokers.
September 24, 2025
Equipment
Fatal crash numbers falling fast in 2025 | 700 Freightliners, Western Stars caught up in recalls over steering, brakes
Through the first half of 2025, NHTSA is estimating roadway deaths are down 8.2% from the same period a year ago. Also: More than 700 trucks caught up in two recalls from Daimler Trucks; Utah officials ban trucks from "Narrows" canyon highway; Orange EV terminal tractors recalled.
September 23, 2025
Regulations
CARB rips EPA's 'sloppy and amateurish' effort to repeal GHG regs
CARB charges that the EPA is ignoring decades of its own science to repeal greenhouse gas regulations, putting public health and the economy at risk.
September 23, 2025
Regulations
Legislation would ban carrier-managed 'predatory' lease-purchase programs
The House bill would require the U.S. DOT to create regulations to prohibit predatory commercial motor vehicle lease-purchase programs by motor carriers. Also: Senate confirms trio of DOT agency administrators, yet FMCSA awaits boss vote; DOT launches audit of FMCSA's oversight of states' CDL testing programs.
September 22, 2025
Overdrive Radio
Sleeper berth: Will truckers be able to split as they see fit?
Proposed split-duty and -sleeper pilot programs from FMCSA offer a path forward on delivering what's been the cardinal ask of many owner-operators for more than two decades since the 14-hour rule came into play. Namely, that's greater hours of service flexibility.
September 22, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD revoked, pulled from FMCSA's 'registered devices' list | CARB's 'emergency' emissions regs after EPA waivers killed
Truck drivers and motor carriers using the ELD should revert to paper logs or logging software while looking to replace the device. Also: CARB proposes return to previous emissions regs; weight limits increased for certain ag haulers; big lane restrictions planned for I-5 bridge project.
September 19, 2025
Life
Cargo theft explosion: What is to be done? DOT wants to know
The U.S. DOT is requesting stakeholder feedback on cargo theft and ways to tackle it, including how to close loopholes that allow carriers to operate under different names after being removed from service. Also: Another bill takes aim at frivolous lawsuits; Mack Anthem now in company's Truck Builder online tool.
September 18, 2025
Equipment
Autonomous truck maker completes 'humanless' run in Houston
The Bot Auto autonomous truck tech company has announced its first hub-to-hub "humanless" run, with no driver or operator in or around the truck. Also: Truck driver sentenced to prison for cocaine possession charge; DAT adds load board options for cargo van, box truck, power only operations.
September 17, 2025
Hours of Service
FMCSA offers details on proposed HOS-flexibility pilot programs
Following DOT Secretary Sean Duffy's announcement of the launch of the pilot programs Monday, FMCSA released proposals showing one pilot would add more split-sleeper berth options, while the other would allow drivers to pause their 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours per duty cycle.
September 16, 2025
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