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Non-Domiciled CDL Drivers and Highway Safety: What the Numbers Say, What They Don’t, and How Social Media Fills the Gaps
The debate over non-domiciled CDL holders — and immigrant CDL drivers who entered the workforce after 2019 — has exploded across social media. One viral crash video turns into a sweeping accusation. One fraudulent licensing scandal becomes proof of a national crisis. One politician posts a clip, and suddenly the internet decides an entire segment […]
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FMCSA English Proficiency Violations and Why Carriers Aren’t Being Shut Down
Inspectors issued 6,455 English-language proficiency violations through October 2025 while placing only 1,816 drivers out of service, reflecting a notable enforcement gap stemming from legitimate regulatory exemptions rather than inconsistent application.
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Logistics
Car hauler RPM acquires fleet services provider PARS
Third-party logistics provider RPM Freight Systems announced it has acquired fellow car haul services provider Professional Automotive Relocation Services.
Borderlands: Mexico
Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over disputed water deliveries
Truckload Carriers
Morgan Stanley sees supply-side ‘spark’ for trucking in 2026
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From Box Truck to Big Rig – What It Really Takes to Make the Jump Into A Semi. (Part One)
A lot of people start trucking behind the wheel of a box truck. It makes sense. It’s cheaper to enter, easier to insure, simpler to operate, and gives you a way to learn without jumping straight into the deep end. A box truck feels like the starter home of trucking — a stepping stone toward […]
