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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2026

FMCSA Continues Focus on State Issuance of Non-Domiciled CDLs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues a crackdown on an increasing number of states it says have been issuing non-domiciled CDLs improperly.

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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 Deborah LockridgeOctober 22, 2025

California Loses $40 Million in Commercial Vehicle Safety Funding Over English Language Requirements

The Secretary of Transportation said California's refusal to enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers means losing $40 million in grants for motor vehicle safety compliance enforcement. But California contends its state laws already require English language proficiency for drivers to be licensed.

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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 LockridgeAugust 20, 2025

FMCSA Probes Fatal Florida U-Turn Crash Amid CDL and Safety Oversight Concerns

A truck driver involved in a deadly Florida Turnpike crash held a valid CDL despite failing an English proficiency test and being in the U.S. illegally. FMCSA has launched an investigation into the driver and his carrier, sparking fresh debate over driver licensing, training, and more.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 20, 2025

What Trucking Fleets Need to Know About Changes to Driver Medical Card Process

After years of delays, the process of sending commercial driver medical cards to state licensing agencies is finally going digital — except for in the states that still aren't ready.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 21, 2025

How an Unexpected Gift Turned a Gamer into a Real-Life Trucker

Connor Hudziak was thrilled when he won a free trip to Western Star’s Bend, Oregon, proving grounds and customer center. But the best was yet to come.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 9, 2023

Goodyear Seeks Highway Hero Nominations

Goodyear is asking for entries for the 2023 Highway Hero Award. Since 1983 Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers who go above and beyond their regular duties to keep our highways safe.

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Articlesby Kathy CloseMay 11, 2023

A TSA Hazmat Endorsement Security Check in 5 Steps

Getting a hazmat endorsement on a commercial driver’s license takes more than just completing entry-level driver training and passing a knowledge test.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2022

Entry-Level Driver Training Registry Now Available

Despite some concerns that it might not be ready by the deadline, the FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for the new entry-level driver training standards is now active.

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