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Labor & Workforce
High ImpactSep 30, 2026

New Bill Targets Trucking Safety With English Tests and Cabotage Fines

Rep. Brandon Gill has introduced Barron's Law, legislation designed to strengthen commercial trucking safety through stricter driver eligibility requirements. The bill mandates standardized English-pr

FreightWaves#barrons-law#cdl-licensing#english-proficiency
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactSep 23, 2026

Court Skeptical of DOT's Restrictive Non-Domiciled CDL Rule

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia heard oral arguments in Lujan vs. FMCSA, a legal challenge to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new rules restricting Commercial

FreightWaves#cdl-licensing#non-domiciled-drivers#transportation-policy
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactAug 28, 2026

FMCSA vs New York: $73M at stake in CDL licensing battle

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and New York State are escalating their legal dispute over non-domiciled Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issuance practices. The conflict cent

FreightWaves#cdl-licensing#fmcsa-compliance#non-domiciled-drivers
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJul 27, 2026

23 GOP States Back Stricter CDL Rules Limiting Non-Domiciled

Twenty-three states with Republican governors have filed an amici curiae brief supporting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) February 2024 rule that significantly restricts stat

FreightWaves#cdl-licensing#federal-regulation#driver-qualification
Labor & Workforce
ModerateJul 16, 2026

Trump CDL Plan for Veterans Mirrors Existing 15-Year Program

President Trump announced plans to streamline commercial driver's license (CDL) eligibility for military veterans, positioning it as a new initiative to boost American driver recruitment. However, the

FreightWaves#cdl-licensing#military-veterans#driver-shortage
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJul 2, 2026

Idaho Eliminates Non-Domiciled CDL Program, Tightens Driver Licensing

Idaho has eliminated its non-domiciled commercial driver's license program, effective immediately, requiring all future CDL applicants to establish state residency before obtaining credentials. This a

FreightWaves#cdl-licensing#non-domiciled-drivers#idaho-trucking