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2025-11-17 16:39:56 -

Court blocks new federal rules limiting which immigrants can obtain commercial driver’s licenses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal appeals court has halted the Transportation Department’s newly announced restrictions that would sharply limit which immigrants are eligible to obtain commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), ruling that the agency failed to follow proper procedure and did not justify the safety need for the policy. According to ABC News, the U.S. Court of Appeals for...

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2026-02-15 00:55:27 -

Court Rules Truck Driver’s Heart Condition Does Not Qualify as a Disability Under the ADA, Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — A federal appeals court has ruled that a commercial truck driver’s heart condition does not qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, affirming dismissal of his discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against his former employer. In Stephens v. U.S. Environmental Services LLC, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that the...

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2025-11-28 22:06:12 -

Debate Intensifies as Trump Administration Pushes New CDL Rules Targeting Immigrant Truckers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of commercial driver’s license regulations has ignited nationwide controversy, following a fatal crash in Florida involving an immigrant truck driver and a surge of political pressure from conservative media outlets. The debate accelerated after Harjinder Singh, an India-born truck driver living in the United...

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2022-08-30 15:11:22 -

FMCSA waives HOS rules for fuel haulers after oil refinery fire threatens supply in four midwestern states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for certain fuel haulers following the unexpected closure of a major oil refinery in Indiana. On August 24, 2022, a fire occurred at the BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, resulting in a loss of the facility’s electrical power and cooling systems. No injuries were...

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2022-06-06 21:57:34 -

Iowa DOT reminds truckers about railroad crossing rules following truck vs. train crash
Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement (Iowa DOT MVE) recently issued a reminder to truck drivers about using extra caution when crossing railroad tracks. A June 2, 2022, social media post from Iowa DOT MVE featured several photos from a recent truck vs. train collision. The post reads: An unfortunate reminder that railroad crossings demand everyone’s attention 100% of...

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2022-02-10 23:21:31 -

New CDL school rules “could pose a barrier” due to high cost of standardized trucking schools
Some trucking industry experts are concerned about the effects the newly instated trucking school regulations could have on recruiting new drivers. New federal rules regulating CDL training requirements went into effect on Monday. Now, some industry experts are concerned that the high price of standardized trucking schools will negatively affect the recruitment of new drivers. The new rules,...

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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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2026-03-12 17:13:11 -

South Dakota Governor Signs Two CDL Safety Bills Mandating English Proficiency and Tightening Non-Domiciled Licensing Rules After ‘Dalilah’s Law’ Push
PIERRE, South Dakota — South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed two new bills into law aimed at strengthening commercial driver licensing standards, including English language proficiency requirements and stricter rules for non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses. On March 10, 2026, Governor Rhoden signed Senate Bill 164 and Senate Bill 180, measures state officials say are...

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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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2022-06-10 11:07:11 -

Trucker files request for personal exemption from HOS rules
A truck driver of 30 years has applied for an exemption to the Hours of Service rules. The request was filed on the morning of Wednesday, June 8th. Leland Schmitt Jr. is an owner operator leased to D & E Transport in Clearwater, Minnesota and has been driving for 30 years. He is requesting a five year exemption from the 10 consecutive hours off duty requirement,...

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2026-02-27 16:39:13 -

California Files Emergency Motion as 20,000 Immigrant Truck Drivers Face March 6 License Cancellation Deadline While Federal Funding Threats Mount
CALIFORNIA — With a March 6 cancellation deadline approaching for roughly 20,000 non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses, California has filed an emergency motion accusing federal regulators of "moving the goal posts" — while a Bay Area judge has issued a tentative ruling allowing the affected drivers to keep their licenses, at least temporarily. The dispute stems from a...

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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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2025-05-24 01:24:15 -

Michigan Bill Would Ban Trucks from Left Lane on 3-Lane Roads
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan lawmakers are considering new legislation that would restrict truck traffic from using the far left lane on roadways with three or more lanes. House Bill 4522, introduced on May 22, 2025, by State Representative William Bruck, proposes a statewide regulation that would apply to: Trucks with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds Truck tractors...

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2025-05-27 14:51:44 -

Propane Explosion in Illinois Neighborhood Injures Driver, Damages Multiple Homes Over Memorial Day Weekend
ADDISON, Ill. — A rented Penske box truck exploded in a suburban Illinois neighborhood on Saturday, May 24, sending debris flying across residential streets, injuring the driver, and damaging at least four homes, according to Addison police and fire officials. The explosion occurred around North Wood Dale Road between Oak Street and Overkamp Avenue during Memorial Day weekend. Ring...

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2025-09-30 15:24:29 -

Truck Driver Skips Court, Pleads Not Guilty in Florida Crash That Left Three Dead
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Harjinder Singh, the truck driver involved in the fatal Florida Turnpike crash that claimed three lives, has pleaded not guilty without appearing in court. His plea was entered on September 29th in St. Lucie County, Florida. According to AP News, Singh is facing three counts of vehicular homicide and immigration violations following the August 12th crash near Fort...

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2026-01-09 16:08:29 -

U.S. DOT Withholds $160 Million After California Misses Jan. 5 Deadline to Cancel 17,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — The U.S. Department of Transportation said Wednesday, January 7, 2026, that it is withholding $160 million in federal funds from California after state officials failed to cancel more than 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses held by non-U.S. citizens by the agreed-upon deadline of January 5. Federal transportation officials said California missed that...

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2022-05-18 13:21:02 -

US can waive HOS rules for formula deliveries if necessary
The US Department of Transportation is allowed to waive Hours of Service rules for drivers delivering baby formula according to a statement from Buttigieg. The possibility of waiving HOS was announced on May 16th in response to the current baby formula shortage in the United States. No official move to waive the HOS has been made yet, reported Reuters. “This is...

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