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, 2026Truck Driver News Updates
Stay informed with the latest truck industry news affecting commercial drivers and fleet professionals across the country. Transport Topics provides trusted coverage on driver regulations, safety initiatives, pay trends, equipment updates and workforce developments shaping the trucking landscape. Explore expert analysis and insights designed to help truck drivers stay ahead in an evolving freight transportation industry.
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, 2026Wyoming 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, 2026Republicans 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, 2026Truck 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, 2026Perspective: 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, 2026Valenzuela 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, 2026Driver 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, 2026Duffy 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, 2026St. 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.
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