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Dash Cam Video of Truck Driver Cooking Curry: A False Claim The viral dash cam video allegedly showing a truck driver cooking curry at 90 mph before crashing into vehicles and resulting in three fatalities on California’s I-10 is not authentic. According to a spokesperson for the California Highway
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Changes to CDL Issuance Regarding Immigration Status An emergency regulation has been introduced that implements immigration checks for the issuance of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), but this does not apply to drivers who reside in Canada or Mexico, as stated by the Department of Transportatio
Florida Trucking Association Launches Workforce Initiative TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The Florida Trucking Association (FTA) is excited to announce the introduction of “Jobs Beyond the Wheel,” a strategic workforce development program designed to tackle the pressing shortage of skilled labor in the trucking
Truck Drivers Removed for English Language Proficiency Violations More than 7,000 commercial truck drivers have been taken out of service this year for not meeting federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards, as announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on X (formerly Twitter).
By JOSH FUNK Funding Withheld Over Language Enforcement Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that he will withhold $40 million from California, the sole state not enforcing English proficiency requirements for truck drivers. Investigations and License Issues This decision follows
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Karl Malone: The Mailman and His Surprisingly Diverse Interests Karl Malone, famously known as “The Mailman,” earned this nickname for his consistent ability to score points throughout his NBA career. Fans of the Utah Jazz hold fond memories of his remarkable contributions on the court. However, wha
The Recurrent Myth of Driver Shortage The trucking industry has long sounded alarms about a driver shortage. In 2021, the American Trucking Associations declared an 80,000 driver shortfall, warning it could double by 2030 (PrePass Alliance). The Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that these claims hav
