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Impact of the Dalilah Law on Trucking Capacity The Dalilah Law, proposed by Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) after President Trump’s State of the Union address, would lead to a significant and immediate reduction in trucking capacity if passed. This could trigger a trucking super cycle, causing sharp overnig
Almost 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools in the U.S. could face closure if they lose students following a federal Transportation Department review that indicated potential non-compliance with government standards. On Monday, the Transportation Department announced plans to revoke certification
After nearly two years of development, the new federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations have finally been introduced. If properly implemented, these rules could grant drivers significantly more flexibility and productivity. Most notably, the modifications to the 30-minute break requirement could g
New English-Language Proficiency Regulations for Drivers Beginning June 25, 2025, both state and federal authorities will begin enforcing regulations regarding English-language proficiency for drivers. This follows several rule amendments enacted in May. On May 20, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety A
2018 witnessed the emergence of novel technologies and regulatory shifts in the trucking sector, with our top 10 news stories capturing a wide range of topics. From possible alterations in hours of service regulations to the legalization of marijuana and international trade agreements, we kept our r
What were the key trucking stories of 2024? Below is a summary of the top 10 Heavy Duty Trucking news items that garnered significant attention this year. In 2024, important trucking news primarily revolved around new truck and engine introductions, alongside regulatory and safety compliance updates
Trucking Community Embraces Trump’s Executive Order The trucking industry reacted positively to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on April 28, 2025, which required truck drivers to be skilled in reading and writing English. However, this requirement was not new; it was already outlined in Sec
Dive Brief: Under a new emergency rule announced by Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, non-U.S. citizens will be ineligible to obtain Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) unless they adhere to a stricter set of criteria. This interim final rule takes effect immediately and will be off
Trucking news and updates for Friday, February 6, 2026: Would you exchange complete HOS compliance on paper for an exemption from the ELD mandate? A new trucking organization has requested the FMCSA to relieve owner-operators from ELD requirements. The FMCSA seeks public input regarding a request to
