Florida Governor Vetoes CDL Training for Nonviolent Inmates
DeSantis killed HB 325 over public safety concerns and corrections staffing burden, blocking CDL access for inmates within two years of release.
Marvin Aldridge
Compliance, FMCSA, Authority & Driver Hiring
Marvin Aldridge covers the rulebook side of trucking, FMCSA rulemakings, DOT enforcement, CSA scoring, ELD mandates, drug-and-alcohol clearinghouse, audit prep, the paperwork of getting and keeping operating authority, and the CDL hiring rules that decide who can sit behind the wheel. He turns federal-register PDFs into a Monday-morning compliance checklist. When Marvin isn't writing he's usually dispatching flatbeds for TrucksTool Dispatch or hiking with his two gold retrievers.
One in Three Trucks Failed Blitz Week, What That OOS Rate Does to CSA
The 2026 CVSA blitz produced a 32.8 percent out-of-service rate across 15,952 inspections. Every violation is in FMCSA's system, weighted for 24 months, and…
FMCSA Cuts Paperwork, Adds 39 Fraud Investigators in Same Quarter
Three final rules effective July 22 drop CDL self-reporting, printed ELD manuals, and mailed inspection reports while the agency purges 550 sham CDL schools…
U.S. Revokes 20,000 Mexican Trucker Visas in Cabotage Crackdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says 3,200 drivers lost visas since January for hauling domestic loads. What cross-border carriers must know about B-1 visa…
FMCSA Drops CDL Self-Reporting Rule, Effective June 22
CDL holders no longer notify their state of out-of-state traffic convictions. States already exchange the data electronically.
FMCSA Drops Printed ELD Manual Rule, Effective Immediately
Federal Register notice published June 22, 2026 eliminates the requirement to carry a paper copy of your ELD user's manual. Digital version in the device is…
CVSA Roadcheck 2026 Flags ELD Tampering Spike, OOS Rate Climbs
Out-of-service violations during May 12-14 Roadcheck ran above 18.1% 2025 baseline as inspectors targeted chameleon ELDs and log editing.
EPA Extends DEF Derate Grace Period to 650 Miles, 25 mph Floor
New EPA guidance gives fleets 650 miles of warning-only operation after a DEF fault, then 4,200 miles at 15% derate before speed drops to 25 mph. Software…
Swift Partners with FleetForce to Open CDL Training Hub in Mobile
New Alabama training site creates direct pipeline from classroom to carrier employment as Southeast freight demand climbs.
USA Truck Launches Military Apprenticeship for Veteran Drivers
Van Buren carrier builds transition program for service members entering trucking.
Trucking Coalition Asks Court to Strip New York, California CDL Authority
SBTC filed June 10 petition seeking decertification orders after FMCSA found both states in substantial noncompliance with federal CDL rules.
Hazmat Carriers Rack Up Thousands of English Proficiency Violations
FMCSA inspection data shows 200 carriers hauling placarded hazmat have been cited more than 3,000 times for drivers unable to read signs or communicate with…