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Maine Man Charged in Unlicensed CDL Training Scheme

A Maine man is being prosecuted for allegedly operating an unlicensed CDL training school and taking $28,100 from people seeking entry-level driver training.

March 31, 2026
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House Republicans Approve Stronger CDL Guidance

House Republicans advanced legislation to toughen English-language requirements for CDL holders, accelerating a priority highlighted by President Donald Trump.

March 18, 2026
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Wyoming Expands Authority to Enforce English Proficiency Law

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on March 5 signed legislation granting statewide law enforcement power to uphold English-language proficiency standards for commercial vehicle drivers.

March 9, 2026
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Republicans Press for Tougher CDL Rules After Fatal Crashes

Congressional Republicans renewed calls for stricter English鈥憀anguage requirements for CDL holders, citing safety concerns highlighted in President Donald Trump's State of the Union.

March 6, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Truck Cabs Adopt Larger Displays To Boost ADAS Integration

Innovations in the technology underlying the in-cab features of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles have progressed in parallel to those employed in cars and light-duty vehicles.

March 2, 2026
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Perspective: Building a Safety-First Truck Fleet Culture

Safety is often framed around regulations, inspections and compliance scores. These are essential, but they rarely tell the full story, writes聽Aidyn Kanagat, founder of carrier Grad Group.

March 2, 2026
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Valenzuela Earns 2025 Top Recruiting Professional Award

Tommy Valenzuela, director of recruiting at Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, was named the 2025 Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year.

February 27, 2026
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

Driver Recruiters Turn to Agentic AI to Streamline Hiring

Motor carriers are beginning to implement AI agents to improve interactions with job candidates and more quickly and efficiently fill open positions with the right drivers for the role.

February 27, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafety

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
Safety

St. Christopher Fund Co-Founder John McElligott Dies at 80

Dr. John McElligott, an advocate whose work through the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund helped thousands of truck drivers facing medical hardship, died Feb. 15. He was 80.

February 19, 2026

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