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Explore the latest department of transportation news covering regulatory changes and policy updates that impact the trucking and logistics industry. This section provides insights into federal and state transportation initiatives, safety regulations and funding decisions that dictate the operational landscape for fleets and logistics providers. Stay informed about the evolving regulatory environment impacting the transportation sector.

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DOT Threatens to Withhold $75M From Pennsylvania Over CDLs

Pennsylvania Gov.聽Josh Shapiro's administration said the federal government didn't identify a single CDL issued to someone who wasn't eligible.

November 21, 2025
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Why an Appeals Court Paused FMCSA鈥檚 Non-Domiciled CDL Order

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted an emergency stay, saying the petitioners met the 鈥渟tringent requirements for a stay pending court review.鈥

November 17, 2025
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FAA Lifts Order Slashing Commercial Flights

The Federal Aviation Administration said Nov. 16 it is lifting all聽restrictions on commercial flights聽that were imposed at 40 major airports during the country's longest聽government shutdown.

November 17, 2025
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California to Revoke 17,000 CDLs for Immigrants

California will revoke 17,000 commercial driver licenses issued to immigrants after finding expiration dates exceeded legal status limits, following federal scrutiny.

November 13, 2025
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FAA Says Flight Cuts to Stay at 6%, Won't Rise to 10%

Flight reductions will not rise to 10% by the end of the week because more air traffic controllers are coming to work as the government shutdown ends.

November 13, 2025
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Duffy Targets Quick End to Nationwide Flight Cuts

The Transportation Department and the FAA have said they relied on data, including reports from pilots of controller responsiveness, to make the decision to reduce flights.

November 12, 2025
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FAA Staff Shortages and Chicago Snow Add to Flight Gridlock

The U.S. shutdown means air traffic controllers are about to miss their second paycheck. This past weekend, the FAA posted notices of large areas of airports or airspace that faced delays.

November 10, 2025
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DOT Sets Sights on CDL Mills After Safety Audit Findings

鈥淲e are going to take a hard look at those individuals and there will be serious consequences for them,鈥 Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said of lax driver training schools.

November 6, 2025
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California Disputes FMCSA on Non-Domiciled CDL Compliance

DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has accused California of having the most 鈥渆gregious鈥 licensing situation of any state, with 25% of its non-domiciled CDLs in violation of federal rules.

November 5, 2025
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Lawmakers Urge DOT Crackdown on Fraudulent CDL Mills

Members of Congress are urging DOT to investigate so-called CDL mills and enforce English proficiency rules as part of broader efforts to improve driver training and highway safety.

November 4, 2025

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