The three-day operation conducted at the end of July supported ongoing efforts to remove unqualified truck drivers from U.S. roads. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and…
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DOT and DHS Partner to Address CDL School Fraud
The joint operation seeks to stop illegal Commercial Driver’s Licensing practices. The Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security are jointly conducting an operation to address fraudulent and illegal…
Read MoreTransportation Department Launches Commercial Vehicle Registration Platform
The updated system upgrades identity verification, data management, and safety monitoring for commercial carriers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)…
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EPA Updates Refrigerant Rules to Reduce Food Costs
The changes to two different rules on the use of refrigerants are expected to save Americans up to billions of dollars. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced…
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules Freight Brokers Can Be Sued for Unsafe Carriers
The unanimous decision allowed a trucker who lost his leg due to a crash in 2017 to sue the broker under state law. The Supreme Court ruled that…
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House Committee Advances Bill on Commercial Driver’s License Requirements
Proposal addresses eligibility standards, training oversight, and enforcement mechanisms The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved legislation known as Dalilah’s Law, introduced by Representative David Rouzer of…
Read MoreMulti-State Truck Safety Operation Removes Unqualified Drivers from Roads
Federal and state agencies conduct coordinated enforcement effort. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the first phase of Operation SafeDRIVE, a coordinated enforcement and education initiative conducted…
Read MoreTransportation Department Awards Funding for Road Safety and Trucking Programs
FMCSA grants support enforcement, licensing integrity, and veteran training. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced more than $118 million in grants through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
Read MoreTransportation Department Takes Action Against Commercial Trucking Schools
Approximately 44 percent of trucking schools have been found to be out of compliance with federal laws. The Department of Transportation is conducting audits of trucking schools across…
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Warns PA Over CDL’s Issued to Illegal Aliens
He cited the state’s issuance of a CDL to a suspected terrorist. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned the state of Pennsylvania that federal funding may be withheld if…
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