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Newsby Stephane BabcockMarch 31, 2020

FMCSA Eases Regulations for Learner's Permit Holders, CDL Applicants

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has eased the standards related to commercial learner’s permit holders and obtaining a commercial driver’s license.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsFebruary 10, 2020

4 Things Every Beginning Truck Driver Should Keep in Mind

Being a professional driver means maintaining your focus behind the wheel day in and day out, regardless of what nature -- and other drivers -- throw your way.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Truck Driving School Owner Sentenced to Prison for Bribery

Jagpal “Paul” Singh, owner of the Calcutta Driving School, was sentenced to prison for bribing California DOT officials to issue commercial driver's licenses to unqualified students.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2019

Two Drug-fueled Crashes Cause FMCSA to Declare Driver an Imminent Hazard

An Ohio commercial driver was declared an imminent hazard following an on-duty collision that killed two people and an off-duty crash two weeks later, both while driving under the influence.

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Articlesby David CullenSeptember 6, 2019

Driver-Training Rule Rolling Out, Wrinkles or Not

Revisions made or sought this year will make it easier for some to get a CDL, but may delay compliance for parts of the rule for training providers and state agencies.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

FMCSA Proposal Aims to Reduce Burden and Costs on CDL Applicants

The FMCSA has announced a proposed rule that would allow applicants to take general and specialized knowledge tests in a state other than the applicant’s state of residence.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

FMCSA Will Permanently Ban Drivers for Human Trafficking Offenses

The FMCSA announced a final rule that will permanently ban drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial motor vehicle.

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Newsby David CullenJune 27, 2019

FMCSA Proposes Streamlining Testing Process for New Truck Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposes streamline the testing process for prospective CDL holders.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2019

Alabama to Allow Younger Truck Drivers

The state legislature of Alabama has passed a bill that will allow the state to issue Class A commercial driver’s licenses to applicants as young as 18 years old to participate in intrastate commerce.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 5, 2019

Rule Change Reduces Training Duplication for Drivers Upgrading to Class A CDL

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is making it easier and less expensive for truck drivers to upgrade their commercial driver’s license from a Class B to Class A through a change to its entry-level driver training regulations.

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