Search
Discover new people, create new connections and make new friends
-
Please log in to like, share and comment!
-
DOT Rule Targets 200,000 Non-Citizen Truckers, Halts Licensing in Several States Over CDL ViolationsA sweeping regulatory change announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is set to remove nearly 200,000 non-domiciled commercial drivers from the U.S. trucking industry. The new Interim Final Rule, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), takes effect immediately and is already sparking intense debate over its scope and consequences....0 Comments 0 Shares 5K Views
-
Final FMCSA Rule Narrows Path to Non-Domiciled CDLs, Limiting Eligibility and Requiring ‘Rigorous Checks of Foreign Driving History’WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal trucking regulators are set to finalize major changes to how non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) and Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs) are issued, tightening eligibility requirements and aiming to close what the agency calls a long-standing safety gap in driver vetting. In a Final Rule scheduled for publication in the Federal...0 Comments 0 Shares 1K Views
-
FMCSA Confirms U.S.–Mexico Border Zone Policy: CDL Drivers Can Be Cited for English-Proficiency Violations but Not Put Out of ServiceWASHINGTON — Truck drivers operating in designated commercial border zones along the U.S.-Mexico border may be cited for English Language Proficiency (ELP) violations but not placed out-of-service, according to new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidance released Feb. 3, 2026. FMCSA issued the direction in a newly released FAQ intended to guide enforcement and the...0 Comments 0 Shares 1K Views
-
More than 7,000 truck drivers taken off the road for failing English proficiency tests, USDOT chief saysWASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 7,000 commercial truck drivers have been placed out of service in 2025 for failing to meet federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy announced the figures on October 30, citing new federal data showing that 7,248 drivers have been sidelined so far this year for English-related...0 Comments 0 Shares 2K Views
-
New Federal Law Forces FMCSA to Put CDL Drivers Out of Service for English Proficiency ViolationsWASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal appropriations law includes a provision directing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to tighten enforcement of English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders by making certain violations an out-of-service issue. According to the provision, FMCSA must update regulations so that...0 Comments 0 Shares 1K Views
-
Over 3,000 Truck Drivers Pulled from U.S. Roads for English Language Violations Since JuneMore than 3,000 commercial truck drivers across the United States have been taken off the road since late June 2025 for failing to meet federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards, marking a sharp escalation in enforcement efforts. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 3,020 out-of-service orders have been issued to commercial vehicle drivers for...0 Comments 0 Shares 4K Views
-
Secretary Duffy Pushes English-Only CDL Testing Nationwide as USDOT Targets Chameleon CarriersWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Transportation will move forward with rulemaking to require all commercial driver’s license testing to be conducted exclusively in English. During a February 20 news conference, Duffy outlined ongoing efforts to strengthen highway safety and remove what he described as bad...0 Comments 0 Shares 1K Views
-
Transportation Department Tightens Noncitizen Truck Driver Rules After Fatal CrashesWASHINGTON, 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...0 Comments 0 Shares 4K Views
-
Truck Driver Skips Court, Pleads Not Guilty in Florida Crash That Left Three DeadFORT 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...0 Comments 0 Shares 4K Views
More Results
Spanish
