22 States Sue to Block Federal Access to 17 Million CDL Records
Coalition claims FMCSA, DOT, and DHS threatened to cut $10 million in funding to force handover of CDLIS database containing Social Security numbers, license…
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.
Driver Pay Rises as Capacity Tightens, but No New FMCSA Rule in Play
Fleets are raising wages and sign-on bonuses to compete for drivers as freight conditions improve. The shift is market-driven, not regulatory.
FMCSA Revokes 15 More ELDs, Fleets Face October 6 Swap Deadline
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration pulled 15 electronic logging devices from the registered list in two August actions. Carriers using the revoked…
Rhode Island, Utah Tighten Non-Domiciled CDL Rules as Driver Losses Mount
Two more states restrict non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses, pushing foreign-driver losses past federal 200,000 projection.
5,000 New Trucking Authorities Added in 2025, But Can Brokers Use Them?
Net gain of 5,000 MC numbers through Q3 2025 masks a compliance problem: brokers won't tender freight to carriers with no safety rating and brand-new authority…
Teamsters California Sues DMV to Block Heavy-Duty Autonomous Truck Permits
Union files lawsuit to stop California DMV's amended regulations allowing testing and deployment of autonomous heavy-duty vehicles on state roads.
FMCSA Codifies English-Language Rule, Restores Out-of-Service Authority
Agency turns Trump-era enforcement guidance into permanent regulation, requiring states to adopt compatible OOS criteria for drivers who cannot speak English.
Brake Safety Week Targets Drums and Rotors, 39 Trucks OOS in 2025
CVSA's annual brake blitz runs this week. Inspectors will focus on drum and rotor violations that put 39 commercial vehicles out of service last year.
32 Drivers, 45 Trucks Sidelined in Multi-State Enforcement Sweeps
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Texas, and Wyoming operations found 212 violations in one 12-hour checkpoint alone. Missing CDLs,…
Louisiana CDL Bribery Scheme Bypassed Federal Training for 124 Drivers
Restaurant owner admitted bribing OMV staff and skills examiners to issue commercial licenses without knowledge tests, entry-level training, or road…
Freedom Haulers Extends Military CDL Waiver to Two Years Post-Separation
DOT campaign adds seven states to Even Exchange Program and lets active-duty service members test where stationed. The underlying waiver programs have existed…
Senate Bill Targets Chameleon Carriers That Reopen After Violations
Bipartisan SAFE Act would require FMCSA to screen new USDOT applications for ownership, equipment, and insurance ties to shut-down operators.