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Roadcheck results: 10K vehicles, 3K drivers sidelined for OOS violations
During the 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz in May, inspectors found more than 81% of trucks and 94% of drivers had no out-of-service violations. Brakes, hours of service, no-CDL among top violation categories.
October 7, 2025
Regulations
Legislation aims to codify new non-domiciled CDL rule, end Canada/Mexico CDL reciprocity
Canada/Mexico CDL reciprocity is under fire in a new bill to codify recent non-domiciled CDL changes. Also: More than 1,200 new truck parking spaces planned in this state; Truckers Christmas Group seeking nominations of families in need of holiday-season support.
October 7, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
Washington pushes to keep federal funding after English enforcement, CDL lapses
Washington disagrees with some of FMCSA's statements on ELP enforcement, but will ultimately get with the program by Halloween.
October 7, 2025
Equipment
President Trump updates timeline for heavy-duty truck tariffs, adds medium-duty trucks
Trump now plans to impose a 25% tariff on both heavy- and medium-duty truck imports on Nov. 1, but questions remain.
October 7, 2025
Regulations
CDL schools, fleets shut down in Canada in safety crackdown
The Alberta government recently shut down five CDL schools and 13 trucking companies as the province looks to address trucking safety credentialing issues. Also: Trimac expands in U.S. with acquisition; TCA President Jim Ward retiring.
October 6, 2025
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FMCSA's GBATS session: Truckers' applause for Trump DOT moves not hard to find
No news has further reach around trucking this year than the DOT's recent changes to the rules around non-domiciled CDL issuance, effective now, garnering applause at the agency's recent GBATS session with owner-ops. It's not alone among FMCSA moves of late truckers have lauded. Hear the session in full here.
October 6, 2025
Regulations
Derek Barrs confirmed to take over as FMCSA Administrator
Barrs has commercial vehicle enforcement experience after a career with the Florida DOT and Florida Highway Patrol. He becomes FMCSA's first full-time administrator since January 2024.
October 3, 2025
Life
'Inattentive' truck driver blamed for fatal 2023 truck-bus crash
That inattention in part yields further NTSB recommendation for forward collision warning systems and automatic emergency brakes on trucks. Also: Maryland installing truck speed warning sign along I-68; latest Highway Angel.
October 3, 2025
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CHP busts 'unusual,' definitely 'NOT legal or safe!' metal pole truck tow
California Highway Patrol found one tractor towing another down the big road with nothing more than a metal pipe and chains connecting the two. Unable to appreciate art or finesse, CHP issued a citation.
October 3, 2025
Regulations
ICE and Oklahoma's I-40 raid: Trump's immigration crackdown sets sights on trucking
A recent ICE raid on I-40 in Oklahoma left 90 CMV drivers arrested and their trucks impounded. Oklahoma says this is just the start as the feds and the state gear up for more.
October 2, 2025
Regulations
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
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
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