#cdl-regulations
(8 articles)New York Wins CDL Dispute: $73.5M Federal Funding Restored
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit unanimously overturned a Department of Transportation decision to deny New York approximately $73.5 million in federal transportation funds, ruling tha
Big Carriers Push FMCSA Crackdown on Non-Domiciled CDLs
Craig Fuller, FreightWaves CEO, argues that the trucking industry is experiencing its most transformative period since 1980 deregulation, driven by coordinated support from major carriers and industry
Green Bay Emerges as Top 10 U.S. Logistics Hub Despite Tiny Population
Green Bay, Wisconsin represents a remarkable anomaly in U.S. logistics infrastructure: a metro area with just 1/10th of 1% of the national population hosts over 1% of all transportation employment and
H-2A Seasonal Truckers Face English-Language Compliance Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued clear guidance that H-2A temporary agricultural visa holders operating commercial motor vehicles must comply with federal English-language proficiency requireme
Texas trucking enforcement nets 14 detentions, 5 impounded trucks
Texas authorities conducted a multi-agency enforcement operation in Wichita County on August 3, stopping 67 commercial vehicles and detaining 14 people for immigration violations as part of an operati
Trucking Compliance Crackdown Reduces Capacity, Pushes Spot Rates Higher
A coordinated expansion of trucking compliance enforcement across U.S. states is creating structural headwinds for the freight market. Beyond federal oversight, state and local authorities are intensi
Court Showdown Over FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Rule Heats Up
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's February 2024 rule restricting commercial driver's license issuance to non-domiciled, non-citizen applicants has reached a critical juncture as both s
OOIDA Pushes Congress to Codify CDL Safety Rules
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is pressing Congress to permanently codify recent federal restrictions on non-domiciled commercial driver licenses through H.R. 5688, citing