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Are you a truck driver making regular trips to the UAE? Is your job requiring multiple entries into the country? Truck drivers can apply for a multiple-entry visa to the UAE, valid for either 30, 60, or 90 days, as outlined on the website of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Custom
Mandatory English Proficiency for Truck Drivers Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued an order on Tuesday mandating that commercial truck drivers be proficient in English. Non-Compliance Consequences According to the new rules, drivers who do not meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administra
The owner of a trucking company based in Rochester, New York, has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison after being found guilty of providing false information to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Anatoliy Kirik, also referred to as Tony, was convicted by a jury in Jun
Strengthening the U.S. Supply Chain with Truck Driver Incentives Lawmakers have put forward a new proposal aimed at enhancing the U.S. supply chain by offering tax incentives of up to $7,500 to assist the trucking industry in retaining its drivers. Bipartisan Initiative Reintroduced The bipartisan “
Barstow Community College recently held a ribbon-cutting event to unveil its collaboration with the renowned 160 Driving Academy. This partnership introduces Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training at Barstow Community College, thereby enhancing access to sought-after employment opportunities in
Emerging from the Silence Andy Sutcliffe’s ringtone slices through the quiet expanse of the outback like a siren’s call. The mechanic rushes to pick it up, as the Mission Impossible theme echoes through his workshop. It’s an apt choice, as a call—something the self-identified “Luddite” prefers to mi
Washington Update on Truck Driver Hiring Rules A third-party group overseeing drug testing for truck drivers working with film studios has successfully persuaded regulators to continue a more lenient hiring approach compared to standard freight haulers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administratio
New English Proficiency Standards for Truck Drivers AUSTIN, Texas — In a significant announcement, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed an order on Tuesday to reinstate stringent enforcement of English language proficiency standards for commercial truck drivers. This policy, supported by
Tragic Accident on I-65 A fiery collision claimed the life of a semi truck driver and caused significant traffic delays on I-65 southbound Thursday morning, resulting in a 5-mile backup as emergency responders worked to put out the flames. Details of the Incident The accident occurred shortly after
