Non-domiciled CDL scrutiny raising employment law risks

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s effort to restrict non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses is increasing risk for motor carriers, especially in the area of employment law.  “It’s one of the least…

Cargo thieves maintain focus on high-value shipments 

Cargo theft experts predict high-value technology will remain at the top of criminals’ wish lists in 2026.  “Criminal enterprises are becoming more selective and sophisticated, targeting extremely high-value shipments rather…

California testing truck drivers for English language proficiency

The California Highway Patrol is now testing truck drivers for English language proficiency. Nick Chiappe, director of government and regulatory affairs for the California Trucking Association, posted on social media…

FMCSA revokes more ELDs, implements broker nonpayment rule 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Jan. 13 placed three more electronic logging devices on the revoked devices list for failing to meet the minimum operating requirements.  The devices…

US House panel advances cargo theft legislation

Bipartisan legislation that freight transportation stakeholders view as critical in the fight against cargo theft passed the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 13. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA)…

Muted trucking recovery projected in 2026, FTR says

The combination of greater regulatory certainty and tightening capacity will deliver modest gains to the trucking sector in 2026, according to analysts.  “We do expect the beginning of a freight…

New lawsuit targets FMCSA, Calif. over non-domiciled CDL pause

A group representing Chinese truck drivers has asked a judge to compel California to process legally qualified non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, and to order the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…

The perils of ‘white label’ ELDs and how to reduce cheating

Since the early days of electric logging devices, when they were known as automatic on-board recording devices, Tom Cuthbertson has been there.  During his distinguished career at Qualcomm, (known as…

DOT’s Duffy targets N.C. over non-domiciled CDLs

North Carolina has become the latest state threatened with the loss of millions of dollars in federal funding by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy over the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s…

FMCSA pulls $160 million from Calif. over non-domiciled CDLs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Jan. 7 it is withholding nearly $160 million from California for failing to cancel 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses by the previously announced…

Cybersecurity threats to transportation sector growing more complex

The North American transportation sector faces the most complex cyber threat environment ever, as cybercriminals continue to demonstrate greater sophistication and specialization. “Bad actors now view the transportation supply chain…

Education official details difficulties with FMCSA’s training school registry

Truck driver training schools in Pennsylvania must obtain a state license, unless they qualify for an exemption. These exemptions generally apply only to school bus drivers and employer-based training for…

U.S. Postal Service restricts use of non-domiciled CDL holders

The U.S. Postal Service announced Jan. 5 that it will begin working with its contracted trucking providers to phase out the use of non-domiciled commercial driver’s license holders whom the…

Purdue engineers demo wireless electric truck charging at highway speeds

Engineers at Purdue University have demonstrated wireless charging of an electric heavy-duty truck traveling at highway speeds for the first time in the United States.  “With this breakthrough system, Purdue…

Confusion reigns as Duffy, Newsom escalate spat on non-domiciled CDLs

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Dec. 30 that it was extending the cancellation date for 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses until March 6. …