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…
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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.
FMCSA Revives 17-Year-Old Rule That Would Test New Carriers Before They Haul
The agency targets November 2026 for a supplemental notice on requiring proficiency exams before granting new-entrant authority, not 18 months after.
Maryland, Florida, Kentucky, Illinois Blitzes Place Hundreds Out of Service
State and federal inspectors found equipment, driver qualification, and hours-of-service violations during coordinated roadside campaigns in July 2026.
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…
FMCSA Cracks Down on Mexican Carriers Running Illegal Cabotage Loads
Federal enforcement targets Mexican operators hauling domestic U.S. freight without authority. What the border-zone sweep means for cross-border fleets.
FMCSA Revokes 10 More ELDs, Three Came From Repeat Offenders
OnTime Logs, Ev ELD, and Two Bro lost devices today after the same companies already had ELDs pulled. Ninety devices revoked since January 2025. Carriers have…
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…
California Runs Cheapest Truck Inspections in America at $44.89 Per Stop
FMCSA defunded the most productive state inspection program in the country over English proficiency enforcement. The data shows California's cost per…
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…