Latest CDL News
How FMCSA Actually Handles Epilepsy, Seizures and Hearing on a CDL
FMCSA published a run of driver exemption notices this summer. They show that a disqualifying condition is not always the end of the road.
Read More →FMCSA Published a Technical Cleanup of the Safety Regulations
A conforming and correcting amendments rule took effect July 21. No new obligations, but it is a reminder to stop reading old printouts.
Read More →In Effect Today: The Three FMCSA Changes That Started July 22
The three rules FMCSA published in June are live as of today. A short checklist of what changed, what did not, and what to stop worrying about.
Read More →Inspection Reports Now Only Go Back to States That Ask for Them
A rule effective July 22 narrows the requirement to sign and return completed roadside inspection forms. It came from a CVSA petition.
Read More →Check Your CDL School on the Federal Registry Before You Pay a Deposit
FMCSA has been removing training providers that fail federal standards, and thousands more are on notice. A thirty-second check protects your money.
Read More →School Bus Group Applies to Renew Its CDL Exemption
The National School Transportation Association has applied to renew a CDL exemption. If you are chasing an S endorsement, here is what it covers.
Read More →The ELD Manual No Longer Has to Ride in the Cab
From July 22 you do not need a paper ELD operator manual in the truck. You still need to know how to run the device and produce your logs at an inspection.
Read More →You Will Not Have to Self-Report Convictions Anymore. Your Record Still Follows You
From July 22, CDL holders no longer report motor vehicle convictions to their own state. The paperwork ends. The consequences do not.
Read More →Three FMCSA Rules Just Published, All Effective July 22
FMCSA published three final rules on June 22 that all take effect July 22. One removes a reporting duty from CDL holders, two cut paperwork for carriers.
Read More →FMCSA Wants to Start Charging States for CDLIS Access
A proposed rule would put a user fee on the system every state uses to check CDL records. It does not bill drivers directly, but license fees are set by states.
Read More →DOT Rolls Out a Pro-Trucker Package, Including Money for Parking
Not all the recent news is about crackdowns. The DOT put out a package aimed at drivers, with new funding for truck parking and a promise to cut red tape.
Read More →Federal Audits Find Thousands of Improperly Issued CDLs, States Given 30 Days
Audits found large shares of illegally issued non-domiciled licenses in several states. Now those states have 30 days to fix it or lose highway money.
Read More →CDL Knowledge Tests Are Going English Only. Here Is What That Means for You
Texas just switched its CDL written exams to English only, effective immediately, and other states are next. If English is your second language, here is how to prepare.
Read More →Court Lets the Non-Domiciled CDL Rule Stand for Now
A federal appeals court turned down a request to pause the FMCSA non-domiciled CDL rule. Here is what that means while the lawsuit continues.
Read More →California CDL Crisis: Court Grants 60-Day Reprieve
After thousands of cancellation notices were sent to non-domiciled drivers, a California court has stepped in to pause the process.
Read More →Dalilah’s Law: Proposed Bill for National English Standards
New legislation in the Senate seeks to standardize English proficiency testing for all CDL holders following a series of tragic accidents.
Read More →FMCSA Final Rule: Non-Domiciled CDL Eligibility Tightened
New federal regulations effectively disqualify thousands of non-domiciled CDL holders starting today. Check the new visa requirements.
Read More →Electronic DVIRs Officially Clarified in New 2026 Rule
No more grey areas: The FMCSA has finalized a rule explicitly confirming the legality of digital inspection reports and electronic signatures.
Read More →ELD Alert: 9 Devices Revoked by FMCSA in February
Is your ELD still compliant? The FMCSA has removed 9 popular devices from the registry. You have 60 days to replace them.
Read More →New Broker Financial Rules Take Effect to Combat Fraud
New $75,000 bond requirements and immediate suspension rules for freight brokers aim to protect carriers from unpaid invoices.
Read More →Phase II Clearinghouse: CDL Downgrades Now Automatic
State licensing agencies are now required to pull CDL privileges for any driver in 'prohibited' status in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Read More →Paper Medical Cards: The Final Phase-Out Deadline
The long-standing waiver allowing paper medical certificates is ending. Ensure your medical status is linked to your digital MVR.
Read More →HOS Flexibility Pilot: Testing 6/4 and 5/5 Sleeper Splits
A new 2026 pilot program is exploring whether more flexible sleeper berth splits can actually improve driver fatigue levels.
Read More →Motus Registration System: What Carriers Need to Know
The FMCSA's new registration platform, Motus, has officially entered its first phase. Here is how it replaces the old URS.
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