Noël Fletcher

Losses of foreign truck drivers could exceed a federal projection of 200,000 as more states restrict non-domiciled licenses, with Rhode Island and Utah the latest to curb the credentials.

Coalition says federal demand threatens privacy of commercial driver records Key Takeaways: [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox .]

Pennsylvania regulators can now impose civil penalties of up to $25,000 on unlicensed commercial driver training schools under a new state law.

State cites alleged record-keeping and commercial learner's permit verification violations Key Takeaways:

Border Patrol agents have blocked hundreds of drivers with cabotage violations from entering the U.S. through Mexico.

In response to a crackdown in federal enforcement, more states are opting out of the voluntary programs. For many, compliance with new federal mandates often requires significant changes to licensing software and internal procedures.

Renewed federal enforcement landed out-of-service violations for English-language proficiency among the top five infractions cited for U.S. commercial vehicle drivers during this year's Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck safety blitz.

With invasive species causing $138 billion in annual U.S. economic losses, an online database by the Great Lakes Commission can help buyers in 50 states know what to avoid.

In addition, FMCSA has shut down 160 other CDL schools for apparent violations, including the absence of facilities for behind-the-wheel training. Some schools had no classrooms, while others used unlicensed instructors.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that federal agencies and the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud have launched a “whole-of-government approach” to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in trucking.