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 Illustration showing a driver behind the wheel, DOT offices, and examples of problematic non domiciled CDL
Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 12, 2026

FMCSA Locks in Non-Domiciled CDL Restrictions

After a legal pause last fall, FMCSA has finalized its rule limiting non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses. The agency says the change closes a safety gap, and its revised economic analysis suggests workforce effects will be more gradual than first thought.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 3, 2026

EPA Wants to Know: Are DEF De-Rates Really Needed for Diesel Emissions Compliance?

The Environmental Protection Agency is asking diesel engine makers to provide information about diesel exhaust fluid system failures as it considers changes to emissions regulations.

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PodcastsJanuary 23, 2026

What FMCSA’s New Enforcement Push Means for Fleets in 2026 [Podcast]

Listen as transportation attorney and TruckSafe Consulting President Brandon Wiseman joins the HDT Talks Trucking podcast to unpack the “regulatory turbulence” of last year and what it means for trucking fleets in 2026.

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 22, 2026

What FMCSA’s New Enforcement Push Means for Fleets in 2026 [Video]

Last year was one of regulatory turbulence for trucking companies and truck drivers. Trucking attorney Brandon Wiseman breaks down the top DOT changes and what fleets should be aware of heading into 2026.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2025

New Certification Program for Mastering Federal Motor Carrier Regulations

J.J. Keller is offering new in-depth training and certification on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), as the Trump administration's DOT focuses on trucking safety enforcement.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 7, 2025

Trump Administration to Revisit Proposals on Emergency Braking, Broker Transparency, ELDs, Side Underride, Hair Testing and More

The Trump Administration has released the semi-annual regulatory agenda, which gives some clues to what regulations are being considered by the administration, are likely to be revised, or dropped altogether.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 26, 2025

Transportation Secretary Warns Three States on English Language Requirements

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned three states, California, Washington, and New Mexico, that they risk losing federal funding if they do not enforce English Language Proficiency Requirements for commercial vehicle drivers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 7, 2025

Former FMCSA Officer Lawless to Join Scopelitis Law Firm

Sue Lawless will bring insights from her leadership positions at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration when she joins the trucking legal experts at Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJuly 11, 2025

What Truckers Need to Know About Emergency Exemptions

In the wake of natural disasters, government agencies can issue emergency declarations that temporarily lift specific trucking regulations. But the exemptions aren’t blanket permission to ignore safety regulations. It’s important to know what emergency declarations allow — and what they don’t.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 25, 2025

CarriersEdge Offers English Language Proficiency Assessment

A new online tool from CarriersEdge can provide carriers with insights into how their drivers may perform in a real-world English Language Proficiency test.

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