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Texas Suspends Commercial Driver Licenses for Non-Citizens The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has halted the issuance of specific Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs) for non-citizens. This change has raised concerns within the trucking industry about potential shortages of truck drivers, whic
Proposed Liability Bill in Texas for Trucking Companies A new bill proposed in Texas could provide trucking companies with protection from liability in traffic accidents, placing sole responsibility on the truck drivers involved. Trucking Industry’s Concerns Representatives from the Texas trucking i
“It’s quite straightforward,” Duffy stated. “Achieve compliance right now or we will withdraw funding and compel you to adhere.” (Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg) September 29, 2025 11:00 AM, EDT Key Takeaways: The Transportation Department declared a national emergency on September 26 following an audit tha
New DOT Rule Targets Non-Domiciled CDL Holders On Friday, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a press conference regarding a new Interim Final Rule aimed at non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issuance. This initiative could potentially remove nearly 200,000 non-citizen driv
Freight Crisis in California Discussed on AgNet News Hour The September 23 episode of the AgNet News Hour focused on a rarely discussed topic in farm broadcasting: freight logistics. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Mark Woods Jr. and Jose Nunez from Wildwood Express Trucking to candidly
Washington Labor Relations Change Impacts Trucking Sector WASHINGTON — A recent alteration in the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) criteria for identifying a company as a “joint employer” with another entity may disrupt relationships among carriers and lead to increased costs for the trucking
New Federal Trucking Regulation Takes Effect Washington, D.C. (WDNews) – A recently enacted federal trucking regulation that started on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, is generating a mix of approval and apprehension among truck drivers. Details of the Regulation This executive order, signed by President
Federal Funding Threatened Over English Proficiency in Three States WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has accused California, New Mexico, and Washington of not enforcing English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial drivers. He has warned that federal funding
Trucking and freight companies that benefitted during the pandemic’s e-commerce surge and high spot prices are now increasingly filing for bankruptcy as stress mounts from tariffs introduced during the Trump administration, complicating business operations. The surge in post-pandemic demand attracte
