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Undocumented Driver Accused in Florida Crash Is Denied Bond

The crash sparked a clash between DHS and California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over Harjinder Singh, a native of India, obtaining a work permit and driver鈥檚 license in the state.

August 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyBreaking News

US Freezes Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers

Effective immediately, the Trump administration is blocking foreign drivers from obtaining visas to drive commercial trucks on U.S. roads.

August 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

DOT Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Undocumented Driver

An undocumented truck driver who obtained CDLs from two states was involved in a Florida crash that killed three people, prompting a federal investigation.

August 20, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Delaware to Hike Tolls Aug. 15, Raise CDL Fees in October

Delaware is preparing to hike toll fees starting Aug. 15 and double some commercial driver license motor vehicle fees in October to raise $107 million yearly for state infrastructure.

July 22, 2025
GovernmentSafety

Truckers Caught Smuggling People, Drugs Face Lifetime CDL Bans

A U.S. government and Texas partnership has resulted in more than 1,000 truckers losing their CDLs permanently for smuggling people and drugs across the U.S. border with Mexico.

July 3, 2025
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USDOT Warns States on Nonresident CDL Compliance

鈥淓very state must follow federal regulations and ensure only qualified, properly documented drivers are getting behind the wheel of a truck,鈥 Secretary Sean Duffy said.

July 1, 2025
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New FMCSA Rule Institutes Electronic Medical Certificates

Federal trucking regulators have implemented a rulemaking that creates a new digitalized system to replace outdated medical examiner paper documents.

June 25, 2025
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FMCSA Offers $89.4 Million in CDL Safety Grants

FMCSA is seeking grant applications by July 7 for $89.4 million in Commercial Driver鈥檚 License Program Implementation funds to improve highway safety.

June 9, 2025
BusinessSafety

Two Colleges Launch CDL Training to Open Trucking Careers

A pair of community colleges are offering commercial driver license training in California and Louisiana to introduce students to professional truck driving careers.

June 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Oregon Expands Oversight of Medium-Duty Trucks

The bill is intended to expand enforcement to vehicles 10,001-26,000 pounds and will help align state statute with federal law under the interstate compact.

May 29, 2025