Laws & Regulations
CONFIRMED: California issued CDL to truck driver charged with DUI
The White House Press Secretary has confirmed that California issued a CDL to the truck driver in a recent fatal DUI crash in the...
CSP announces commercial vehicle chain check along I-70 on Thursday
The Colorado State Patrol has announced a commercial vehicle chain check on Interstate 70 on Thursday. The commercial vehicle chain check will happen on I-70...
Former lawyer convicted in fiery DUI crash that killed truck driver on California freeway
A former attorney has been convicted on multiple charges related to a 2019 crash that killed a truck driver. On October 20, 2025, Lotfullah...
Lawsuit challenges USDOT’s emergency rule to restrict issuance of non-domiciled CDLs
A recent action by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) that limits the issuance of non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) and commercial driver’s licenses...
Truckers tell Congress to take ‘aggressive action’ to keep unsafe, under-trained drivers from getting behind the wheel
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is calling on lawmakers to protect the trucking industry by strengthening driver training and licensing standards. In an...
Trump nails down heavy truck tariff details “essential for national and economic security”
Details regarding the heavy truck tariff have been outlined by President Trump and deemed "essential for national and economic security.” Medium and heavy duty trucks...
CHP reminds CDL drivers to do a full pre-trip after semi truck loses trailer
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently used a truck driver's bad day as a teaching tool on the importance of completing your pre-trip inspection....
Washington State’s commercial vehicle chain carry requirements go into effect in November
Truckers who travel through Washington State should prepare for commercial vehicle chain carry requirements going into effect in a couple of weeks. From November...
USDOT boss speaks out on video of wrong way truck driver traveling through Indiana toll booth
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently reacted to a video that depicts a semi truck driver confronting a fellow truck driver who is going the...
Blitz yields 140 commercial vehicle inspections, 85 charges, Canadian cops say
Dozens of charges were issued during a single day commercial vehicle inspection blitz in Ontario, Canada. The "Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection Initiative" took place...
Bill would forbid administration of CDL tests in any language except English
This week, a group of lawmakers introduced a bill meant to tighten Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) standards and punish states that refuse to enforce...
FMCSA revokes five ELDs with 60 day deadline to replace with compliant devices
Motor carriers have 60 days to act after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed several electronic logging devices (ELDs) from the agency's...