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State Department pauses truck driving visas: Who is and isn't impacted
The State Department offers clarification on exactly which visa issuances are halted. Here's why non-domiciled CDL issuances won't likely be impacted in large measure.
August 22, 2025
CSA's Data Trail
Toughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks off
Analysis of nationwide violation data shows the states where truckers might expect next week's brakes inspection event, CVSA's Brake Safety Week, to feature the most intense scrutiny on the truck and trailer's stopping power.
August 22, 2025
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August 15, 2025
Regulations
U.S. announces halt to work visa programs for foreign truck drivers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the stoppage would be a "pause" in State's visa programs for truck drivers working in the United States.
August 22, 2025
Regulations
'Illegal alien' driver's fleet shut down after deadly Florida turnpike crash
White Hawk Carriers Inc., the trucking company that employed driver Harjinder Singh at the time of his triple-fatal Florida turnpike crash, has been shut down after a national media firestorm.
August 21, 2025
Regulations
Paper med card use waiver expands | Inspectors Championship before brake blitz, no ELP training included
CDL holders can now use a paper medical certificate for up to 60 days after issuance, as FMCSA expanded a recent waiver amid its move to an electronic med certs. Also: Landstar eyes Mexico exit; latest Highway Angel.
August 21, 2025
Life
Homeland Security to work with DOT to 'prevent illegal aliens' from getting CDLs
The Department of Homeland Security threw its hat in the ring saying it would help DOT stop "illegal alien" drivers from getting CDLs and putting American drivers "in danger."
August 20, 2025
Regulations
Shut down non-domiciled CDL issuance now: OOIDA to DOT
After a deadly crash caused Florida authorities to "go after" California for issuing a CDL to an "illegal alien," OOIDA calls on DOT to shut down non-domiciled CDL issuance entirely.
August 19, 2025
Regulations
DOT gives owner-ops, fleets more time to weigh in on next highway bill
Transportation stakeholders now have through Sept. 8 to voice their wants and needs for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Also: Truckstop.com expands factoring offering with acquisition; driver honored for quick response to late-night crash.
August 19, 2025
Regulations
DOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crash
After a driver killed three in a tragic crash in Florida, DOT calls out Washington and New Mexico for breaking federal rules in licensing and enforcement.
August 19, 2025
Life
Vehicular homicide charges for driver after Florida turnpike U-turn crash kills 3
Another reckless and deadly crash has called attention to CDL issuance to non-citizens in California as DOT warns about "serious red flags."
August 18, 2025
Equipment
Trump DOJ motions to join lawsuits challenging CARB's OEM partnership | Several new truck recalls across brands
In the latest move in the ongoing saga over truck and engine manufacturers' Clean Truck Partnership with California, the U.S. Department of Justice is now filing motions to join lawsuits against CARB as an intervenor. Also: Recalls issued for International, Volvo, Mack trucks.
August 18, 2025
Regulations
Trucking groups petition EPA to delay 2027 heavy-duty NOx rule
The organizations cited substantial added costs amid already-existing economic and operational pressures facing the trucking industry in calling for the delay to 2031. Also: Shell Rotella offering rewards for oil purchases; Load One recognized by Wreaths Across America; latest Highway Angel.
August 14, 2025
Life
Time to go after 'CDL mills' that cause deadly accidents: Truck Safety Coalition
As the trucking industry focuses on English language proficiency and foreign drivers, Truck Safety Coalition boss Zach Cahalan places blame on bad driver training from "CDL mills."
August 13, 2025
Equipment
How truck and engine OEs might approach EPA's new DEF-derate guidance
EPA's new guidance relaxing sudden 5-mph derates after aftertreament-system faults makes clear that existing derate procedures remain A-OK through at least the 2026 model year -- if manufacturers and their customers want them to be. Here's what a few truck and engine makers, and maintenance pros, are saying.
August 13, 2025
Regulations
Top truck makers sue CARB/California over enforcement of Clean Truck Partnership
Daimler Trucks, International, Paccar and Volvo said in the lawsuit they are "caught in the crossfire" between federal lawmakers and state regulators and are seeking clarification of their legal obligations, as well as an injunction blocking California from enforcing preempted emissions regs.
August 12, 2025
Equipment
EPA announces end to 5-mph DEF derates for new and existing trucks
The EPA on Tuesday said new trucks won't derate due to running out of DEF or other system faults nearly as quickly or severely, and announced plans to modify software on all existing trucks to extend the timing for derates.
August 12, 2025
Regulations
Small fleet petitions FMCSA to add dispatchers to 'broker' definition, remove contact info from SAFER
The petitioner, small fleet Alpha Drivers Transportation, said the changes would cut down on fraud and spam from dispatch services around the world. Also: Trimac Transportation expands with acquisition of flatbed fleet; 17 trucks, two drivers put OOS during one-day Nebraska inspection blitz.
August 8, 2025
Equipment
Cummins delays new X15 diesel amid regulatory and demand uncertainty
With the proposed rollback of EPA's Greenhouse Gas emissions regulations, among other uncertainties, Cummins announced it will delay the debut of the diesel-powered engine in its X15 fuel-agnostic engine platform until late 2026.
August 8, 2025
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