Noël Fletcher

In response to a crackdown in federal enforcement, more states are opting out of the voluntary programs. For many, compliance with new federal mandates often requires significant changes to licensing software and internal procedures.

Renewed federal enforcement landed out-of-service violations for English-language proficiency among the top five infractions cited for U.S. commercial vehicle drivers during this year's Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck safety blitz.

With invasive species causing $138 billion in annual U.S. economic losses, an online database by the Great Lakes Commission can help buyers in 50 states know what to avoid.

In addition, FMCSA has shut down 160 other CDL schools for apparent violations, including the absence of facilities for behind-the-wheel training. Some schools had no classrooms, while others used unlicensed instructors.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that federal agencies and the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud have launched a “whole-of-government approach” to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in trucking.

Roadway crashes in Texas have been linked to untrained truck drivers who allegedly purchased valid, Mexican-issued commercial driver licenses, according to testimony from DPS Major Omar Villareal.

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New federal guidance says FMCSA must revamp operational safety regulations and resolve questions about automated surface transportation of hazardous materials.

The felony charges stem from the alleged misuse of a state CDL reciprocity process. Under that process, licensed CDL holders in other states can avoid mandatory testing by transferring their out-of-state licenses to Florida.

The Department of Homeland Security launched a 24-hour tip line to report suspected commercial driver license fraud, the latest step in a broader federal crackdown targeting illicit activity in trucking.