Court Denies Stay of Non-Domiciled CDL Rule — Case Moves to Oral Arguments
D.C. Circuit panel rejected motions to block FMCSA's final rule restricting CDL issuance to most non-domiciled drivers. Briefing schedule set, oral arguments…
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DHS funding lapse stalls freight policy — no equipment impact yet
Congressional leaders working to resolve Department of Homeland Security appropriations gap while stakeholders push policy priorities. No immediate effect on…
State Department Resumes Trucker Visa Processing Under Stricter CDL Standards
Foreign commercial drivers must now prove English proficiency, valid U.S.-recognized CDL, and safe driving history before visa approval — ending eight months…
FMCSA revokes ELD devices at accelerating pace as fraud prevention updates roll out
Safety professionals face compliance scramble as agency pulls devices from approved list faster than fleets can track, forcing hardware upgrades mid-cycle.
FMCSA awards Auburn $1.9M to test RFID tire sensors for pre-trip checks
Federal grant funds three-year study of battery-free RFID tags embedded in truck tires to detect underinflation before roadside inspections and blowouts.
New York sues DOT over $73M CDL funding cut in federal court
State Attorney General Letitia James filed in Second Circuit challenging FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL compliance finding and highway funding withhold.
Ghost process agents control service for 1.67 million US carriers
FMCSA BOC-3 dataset shows 89 agent entities hold blanket coverage for nearly every interstate motor carrier in America — and many cannot be reached when…
DOT marijuana testing authority now in legal limbo after Schedule III move
Federal rescheduling of state-licensed medical marijuana strips HHS authority for DOT drug tests — no immediate change to Clearinghouse or driver testing,…
NTSB Wants Alcohol Interlock Systems on All New School Buses
Federal safety board recommends ignition-disable hardware for the first time — no timeline or mandate yet, but OEMs will face pressure to offer…