Texas bill targets fraudulent Mexican CDLs after crash probe
State official testified that untrained drivers purchased valid Mexican-issued commercial licenses later linked to Texas roadway crashes.
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Three More States End Non-Domiciled CDL Programs Under FMCSA Pressure
Federal crackdown pushes more states to exit voluntary non-domiciled CDL issuance. Compliance requires significant changes for states still in the program.
Medical Card Paper Grace Period Ends October 11, What Drivers Need
FMCSA's 60-day exemption allowing paper medical certificates expires October 11, 2026. Two states still haven't implemented the electronic NRII system.
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…
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.
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.
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,…
Arizona Hotshot Carrier Hits Fifth Out-of-Service in Eight Months
Arizona DPS placed a Phoenix-area hotshot driver out of service July 8 for operating a 30,500-pound combination without a CDL, a valid medical card, or working…
SBTC Asks Court to Force FMCSA Decertification of New York, California CDLs
Coalition argues federal law makes decertification mandatory once DOT finds substantial noncompliance. Transportation attorneys say the lawsuit faces long odds.
DHS and FMCSA Target 75 CDL Schools in Fraud Probe
Homeland Security Investigations will work with FMCSA to crack down on schools suspected of issuing fraudulent CDLs to illegal aliens and falsifying training…
Congress Passed 3 Trucking Laws in Four Years, None Added Enforcement
79 bills introduced, 76 died in committee. The two the industry wanted most, carrier vetting standards and truck parking, made it to the House calendar and…
Idaho Ends Non-Domiciled CDL Program Effective July 2
House Bill 667 requires commercial driver applicants to establish Idaho residency before licensing. Out-of-state and foreign-domiciled drivers can no longer…