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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 11, 2025

Non-Domiciled CDL Restrictions Paused

New York is the latest state to be targeted by the FMCSA for improperly issuing "non domiciled" commercial drivers licenses, despite a legal challenge that put its September emergency rule on pause.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2025

J.J. Keller Offers Entry-Level Driver Training Checklist as FMCSA Targets ELDT Providers

Free ELDT audit checklist offered as thousands of driver training providers are removed from FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry.

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ArticlesDecember 2, 2025

How New FMCSA Rules Are Helping Motor Carriers Stand Out Amid Rising Cargo Fraud

Cargo fraud is surging, but new FMCSA rules give legitimate carriers tools to prove they’re the real deal.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 2, 2025

FMCSA Cracks Down on Fraudulent ELDs With New Vetting System — But Stops Short of Third-Party Certification

Amid rising complaints about faked driver logs and unscrupulous ELD providers, FMCSA is revamping how electronic logging devices get approved — adding new safeguards but not yet moving to full third-party certification.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 24, 2025

DOT Targets Pennsylvania for Non-Domiciled CDLs

Pennsylvania is the U.S. Department of Transportation's latest target in its effort to restrict commercial drivers licenses for non citizens.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 3, 2025

FMCSA Targets CDL Mills as Transportation Secretary Questions Truck Driver Shortage Narrative

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is stepping up enforcement against CDL mills and unqualified drivers, taking a closer look at entry-level driver training standards, and pushing back on the contention that there is a truck driver shortage.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2025

FMCSA Revokes Five ELDs

Truck drivers and motor carriers using these five electronic logging devices must replace them by December 16.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 10, 2025

FMCSA Extends Waiver on Digital Medical Cards

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended a waiver of new medical card requirements. Originally set to expire on Sunday, October 12, the waiver now expires on January 10, 2026.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 8, 2025

Trucking Groups Applaud Confirmation of Derek Barrs as FMCSA Administrator

Derek Barrs, a veteran of highway safety and trucking policy, has been confirmed as FMCSA Administrator. Trucking and commercial vehicle enforcement both have supported his nomination..

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 26, 2025

Emergency Rule Overhauls How States Issue Non-Domiciled CDLs

FMCSA’s interim final rule, effective immediately, significantly alters how states issue non-domiciled CDLs, following findings that thousands were improperly granted — particularly in California.

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