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Dive Brief: The federal government announced a new final rule on Wednesday regarding nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs). This rule imposes stricter requirements on how states can issue and renew these driving credentials for noncitizens. Under th
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has quickly enacted a final rule aimed at restricting non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) following a legal challenge that temporarily halted an emergency version of the rule last fall. Non-domiciled CDLs are granted to individual
It’s official: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rescinded the 2009 endangerment finding, effectively overturning nearly two decades of vehicle emission regulations. This raises questions for the trucking industry and the path forward. On February 12, President Donald Trump and EPA Admin
There’s currently a significant buzz surrounding non-domiciled CDLs, with opinions circulating widely in headlines and across social media. However, for the actual drivers affected by these changes, much of the discourse does not reflect their reality at the DMV or in their daily lives. This situati
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to retract a pivotal scientific determination this week that has supported U.S. climate policies and the government’s capacity to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The White House declared that on Thursday, President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Z
The shift toward zero-emission trucks is expected to be challenging, especially with the EPA’s low-NOx regulations set to take effect in 2027. This article explores how the trucking industry is navigating these hurdles. Trucking Industry at a Crossroads The trucking sector is at a critical juncture.
Is that driver an employee or an owner-operator? New complex rules from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) lay out a multi-factor framework for assessing whether a worker qualifies as an independent contractor. The U.S. Department of Labor’s final regulations regarding driver classification raise th
Executive Order on English Proficiency for CDL Holders Washington—Today, following President Trump’s signing of an executive order focused on the enforcement of English proficiency standards for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders, Dan Horvath, Senior Vice President of Regulatory & Safety Poli
Illinois has introduced a new law that places some restrictions on the state’s stringent biometric privacy legislation. On August 2, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed SB2979, a bill that modifies certain aspects of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The revisions allow for the use of electr
