The move comes amid a reported commercial truck driver shortage of about 60,000 drivers. The United States will stop issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last week. The change was effective immediately, reported CBS News. A State Department spokesperson said the pause was done “in order to conduct a […]
Effective September 30, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will no longer accept paper payments, such as checks and money orders, for any agency transactions, including fees for initial application of operating authority registration, reinstatement or legal name changes, civil penalty payments, and other fee-based transactions. FMCSA has actively engaged with stakeholders over the […]
WASHINGTON DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed three devices from the agency’s list of registered electronic logging devices, or ELDs. TT ELD PT30, ELOG42, and RENAISSANCE ELD were placed on the Revoked Devices list due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR […]
Levies on Trading Partners Now Set to Start Aug. 7 President Donald Trump announced new tariff rates on dozens of trading partners just before hitting his trade deal deadline Aug. 1. Trump clarified in that executive order that most of the tariffs won’t go into effect until Aug. 7. This coming after he already delayed the […]
Announcement Today, FMCSA granted a waiver allowing interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders, and motor carriers to continue relying paper copies of medical examiner’s certificates as proof of drivers’ medical certification for up to 15 days after the date the medical examiner’s certificate is issued. The waiver is in effect […]
Don’t trade safety for a few seconds. 1. 🧠 Less Time to React The faster you go, the less time you have to respond. That means a much higher risk of crashing. 2. 💥 Crashes Are Far More Dangerous Speed increases impact force. This makes serious injuries or fatalities much more likely. 3. 👮♂️ You […]
President Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Nationwide Audit of States Issuing Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses WASHINGTON– U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is launching a nationwide audit into state practices in issuing non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), specifically reviewing the potential for unqualified individuals […]
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Freightliner now offers a factory-installed Backup Alert System on its Plus-series vocational trucks! ✨ Features: 7-inch touchscreen display Backup camera Reverse proximity sensor Perfect for drivers navigating crowded urban areas, tight loading docks, or busy job sites! 🛠 Benefits: Added rear visibility No downtime or cab degradation for third-party installation Peace of mind for drivers […]
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) has unveiled its latest Class 8 Volvo VNL truck, which will serve as a platform for upcoming technologies including battery-electric, fuel cell, and internal combustion powertrains that run on renewable fuels such as hydrogen. “The all-new Volvo VNL was designed to change everything. However, change doesn’t only come with a […]
