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FMCSA Rule Proposals Target Chameleon Carriers, CDL Training

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the efforts aim to modernize and strengthen federal systems used to verify motor carrier identity, ownership and compliance.

February 20, 2026
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All Truck Drivers to Be Required to Take CDL Test in English

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the latest effort Feb. 20 to ensure that drivers understand English well enough to read road signs and communicate with law enforcement officers.聽

February 20, 2026
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Duffy Shuts Down Trio of Alleged Chameleon Carriers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced an investigation into alleged so-called chameleon carriers connected to a fatal truck-van collision in Indiana.

February 19, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

CDL Mill Sweep Highlights DOT Enforcement Efforts

A nationwide sweep that wiped out hundreds of bogus truck鈥慸river training schools highlights federal enforcement action being taken to vet commercial drivers before they hit the road.

February 19, 2026
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DOT Moves to Close Additional 550 CDL Schools

More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, among other issues.

February 19, 2026
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Perspective: Restoring Integrity Is Key to Trucking鈥檚 Future

The trucking industry's path forward begins with restoring professionalism and integrity. Safety, reliability and trust in America鈥檚 supply chain depend on it, writes ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.

February 17, 2026
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Bluetooth CDL Cheating Schemes Draw Federal Action

U.S. prosecutors are going after apparent test cheaters who use Bluetooth listening devices to hear answers given by fraudsters during CDL exams in exchange for money.

February 13, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafety

DOT Issues Final Non-Domiciled CDL Rule

The Department of Transportation has issued a final rule that tightens the criteria for immigrants who seek to obtain non-domiciled commercial driving privileges.

February 11, 2026
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Florida Eyes $50,000 Carrier Fine for Undocumented Drivers

A bill is moving through both legislative chambers in Florida that would allow impoundment of a commercial vehicle with a $50,000 fine if the owner has an undocumented driver operating it.

February 2, 2026
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Tennessee Weighs $1M Liability Tied to Undocumented Drivers

The bills would require law enforcement agencies to notify federal immigration agents when arresting an undocumented person operating a CMV in Tennessee.

January 29, 2026

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