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2025-10-09 15:57:43 -

American Trucking Associations Urges Congress to Require English Test for Commercial Drivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is pushing lawmakers to adopt stricter standards for commercial driver qualifications, particularly English Language Proficiency (ELP), in an effort to improve safety on U.S. highways. In an October 8 letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional leaders, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear emphasized gaps in...

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2022-07-08 16:21:52 -

Arizona rest area to close to the public for months, but will remain open for commercial vehicle drivers
Starting next week, an Arizona rest area will close to the motoring public for construction, but will still provide parking and limited services for truck drivers. Starting on Monday, July 11, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will close the Sunset Point Rest Area along I-17 at mile marker 252 north of Phoenix for upgrades. The rest area will be closed to travelers for...

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2025-05-07 02:27:06 -

CVSA Announces Enforcement of English Proficiency Standards for Commercial Truck Drivers Starting June 25, 2025
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that beginning June 25, 2025, commercial vehicle operators in the U.S. who fail to comply with federal English language proficiency (ELP) requirements will be placed out-of-service. This significant announcement comes days after President Trump signed an Executive Order reversing a 2016 directive that prevented authorities from...

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2025-06-19 17:36:19 -

New Louisiana Law Offers Insurance Discounts to Commercial Drivers with Dash Cams and Telematics
Starting January 1, 2026, commercial vehicle owners in Louisiana may see reduced liability insurance premiums thanks to a newly passed law that rewards the use of dashboard cameras and telematics systems. The measure, House Bill 549, introduced by Rep. Schamerhorn during the 2025 legislative session, mandates that insurers offer discounts on commercial motor vehicle liability policies for...

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2025-04-28 19:53:37 -

Trump to Sign Executive Order Requiring English Proficiency for Commercial Truck Drivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is set to sign a new executive order on Monday mandating that all commercial truck drivers operating in the United States must demonstrate proficiency in English. According to a White House document obtained by Breitbart News, the order asserts that English proficiency is a "non-negotiable safety requirement" for professional drivers. The order...

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2025-02-04 23:11:32 -

How to Start a CDL Course: Requirements and Steps
Introduction If you want to become a professional truck driver and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), enrolling in a #CDL course is the first step. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to start your journey toward a successful career in the trucking industry. 1. What is a CDL and Why Do You Need It? A CDL is a mandatory certification required to operate large...

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2025-10-09 17:00:04 -

ICE Arrests 91 Undocumented Truck Drivers on I-40 During Three-Day Operation
OKLAHOMA — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordination with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, arrested 91 alleged undocumented commercial drivers during a three-day operation on a stretch of I‑40, authorities said. The operation, which the administration credited to the 287(g) partnership program that allows local law enforcement to assist ICE, resulted not only in those driver...

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2025-04-28 23:50:14 -

President Orders New Enforcement of Rules for America's Truck Drivers: English Proficiency Now Mandatory
On April 28, 2025, the President of the United States signed a new executive order aimed at strengthening safety regulations for America’s truck drivers. Under the new directive, all commercial motor vehicle operators must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to read, understand, and communicate effectively on the nation’s roadways. The order emphasizes that truck drivers...

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2025-06-05 22:08:53 -

Tractor-Trailer Overturns in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Shelby, North Carolina
Traffic was disrupted in Shelby, North Carolina on the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2025, after a tractor-trailer overturned in a multi-vehicle collision involving several commercial vehicles. The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of East Marion Street and Highway 74, according to officials in Cleveland County. One of the trucks was found flipped onto its side...

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2025-09-29 17:51:45 -

Transportation Department Tightens Noncitizen Truck Driver Rules After Fatal Crashes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new rules severely limiting commercial driver's license (CDL) eligibility for noncitizens, following three deadly crashes this year allegedly caused by immigrant truck drivers. According to Food Manufacturing, the new regulations restrict CDL eligibility to only three visa categories: H-2A (temporary agricultural...

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