Agency's letter to the state Department of Motor Vehicles outlined a series of actions California must take to rectify what FMCSA has determined are problematic processes and systems.
November 18, 2025USDOT News Updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest U.S. Department of Transportation news from Transport Topics. Our expert coverage highlights critical policy updates, infrastructure initiatives, safety regulations and funding decisions that directly impact the trucking and freight transportation industries. Whether you're monitoring new rules or tracking government programs, our in-depth reporting keeps logistics professionals informed and prepared in an evolving regulatory environment.
Duffy Vows to Fight Court鈥檚 Pause on Non-Domiciled CDLs
"We won鈥檛 stop fighting to keep dangerous, unqualified truck drivers off the road," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a post on X.聽
November 17, 2025Perspective: Safety Requires Rooting Out CDL Mills
A growing number of bad actors are posing as truck driver training schools, and the White House should be commended for taking this issue seriously, write Andrew Poliakoff and Chris Spear.
November 17, 2025Court Blocks New Rules Limiting Which Immigrants Can Get CDLs
The court said the federal government didn't follow proper procedure in drafting the rule and failed to 鈥渁rticulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety.鈥
November 14, 2025California 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, 2025Flight Cancellations Ramp Up as Airlines Comply With FAA Order
U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Nov. 6 due to the聽Federal Aviation Administration鈥檚聽order to reduce traffic at the country鈥檚 busiest airports starting Nov. 7.
November 6, 2025FAA to Cut Flights 10% at 40 Major US Airports Amid Government Shutdown
The U.S. will cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 high-volume markets across the country, as travelers continue to face flight disruptions due to an uptick in air traffic controller absences.
November 6, 2025Most Major US Airports Among 40 Facing FAA Flight Cuts
Flights at major U.S. hubs from New York to Los Angeles will be reduced starting Nov. 7 as the FAA faces severe air traffic controller staffing shortages.
November 6, 2025Duffy Warns of 'Mass Chaos' in Skies if Shutdown Continues
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Nov. 4 that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
November 4, 2025Duffy Ups Pressure on California After Latest Truck Crash
Secretary Sean Duffy is turning up the heat on California after another truck driver holding a non-domiciled CDL issued by the state was involved in a fatal crash. But California is pushing back.
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