Ohio Stops Issuing Non-Domiciled CDLs, 5,000 Drivers Face Downgrade
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles halts all new non-domiciled CDL issuance and renewals after FMCSA tightened eligibility. All 5,000 current holders will…
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Older trucks raise CSA scores, insurance premiums, and crash liability
Fleets running pre-2020 equipment face more vehicle-maintenance violations, higher BASIC scores, and tougher underwriting. The 2027 AEB mandate makes the gap…
Senate Panel Begins Work on Highway Bill, Safety Focus Expected
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee chair signals legislation will target transportation network safety and reliability. No text or timeline yet.
Ohio Revokes 1,200 Non-Domiciled CDLs, Ends Foreign Trucker Licensing
State pulled licenses for foreign drivers and stopped issuing non-domiciled CDLs. Carriers using Ohio-licensed foreign nationals face immediate driver…
FMCSA Reviews 11 Epilepsy Waiver Requests, June 29 Comment Deadline
Eleven drivers from nine states seek exemptions to operate CMVs in interstate commerce despite seizure histories. Public comment period closes June 29.
DACA Recipient Petitions FMCSA for Class B CDL Exemption
California woman seeks temporary restoration of commercial driver's license eligibility for DACA holders. Public comment period closes July 2.
Trump Customs Order Targets Tariff Evasion, No FMCSA Compliance Trigger
Executive order directs CBP to crack down on third-country routing schemes. No new CSA scoring, no audit trigger, no operating-authority change for carriers.
FMCSA Renews USDOT Marking Rules, What 50-Foot Legibility Means
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration renewed marking requirements June 1, 2026. The rule applies to 938,861 carriers. Black marker and peeling decals…
Arizona Scale House Uses License Plate Readers to Reconstruct Driver's Multi-State Trip
Roadside camera networks and automated plate readers let enforcement officers rebuild a driver's timeline from Louisiana to Arizona, then match it against…
USTR Forced Labor Tariffs Hit 60 Countries, No FMCSA Compliance Trigger
New 10-12.5% tariffs target forced labor imports under Section 301. No change to carrier operating authority, CSA scores, or cross-border documentation.
Top Logistics Fleets Average 18.08 Unsafe Driving BASIC, 72% Below FMCSA Intervention Threshold
Fleet Advantage data shows leading carriers score 41.91 on Hours-of-Service BASIC while insurance premiums hit 10.2 cents per mile and nuclear verdicts climb…
Ohio Reviews 5,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs After FMCSA Tightens Eligibility
State halted new issuance in September 2025 when federal guidance narrowed immigration documents accepted for non-permanent-resident commercial licenses.