Non-domiciled CDL holders are just a small sliver of a bigger issue with how CDLs are issued and regulated.
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has voided thousands of medical examiner certificates issued by two Houston-area doctors, putting the livelihoods of over 15,000 commercial drivers at risk. A “high volume” of physical examinations performed by Dr. Jenny Le (Medical Examiner National Registry No. 4762579227) and Dr. Dustin Mai (National Registry No. 7120983977) […]
A CDL is a commodity. Many drivers feel stuck in low-paying, high-turnover jobs, but those who grow, specialize, gain endorsements, and strategically pivot can turn their experience into a high-value career. Whether it’s moving into specialized freight, fleet management, brokerage, or even autonomous vehicle testing, a CDL opens doors beyond the driver’s seat.
The key is to treat trucking like a business. Understanding market demand, positioning yourself for better opportunities, and leveraging your expertise. The industry is changing, and drivers who adapt will thrive. The question is, Will you be one of them?
Federal regulators are considering a waiver that carries potential cost savings for truck drivers and agricultural aircraft operators.
Changes are coming to prohibited classifications at the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Congress has approved legislation to expand opportunities for veterans looking to start a truck driving career.
Another large trucking company has asked federal regulators to relax its permitting rules to get drivers in seats faster.
Federal regulators are proposing to ease requirements for new truck drivers — but crash victim advocates warn safety will be compromised.
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Texas man gets 2 years in prison for selling $215K worth of fraudulent CDLs.
As competition for truck drivers heats up, fleets need to take steps to improve their recruiting, hiring and onboarding processes to find candidates and get them into trucks.
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Efforts to codify regulatory flexibility should be applauded, and the FREIGHT Act is no different.
California officials are trying to address a perceived shortage of truck drivers by making it easier to get a license.
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“I had never spent more than three days away from my daughters so it was really hard for me when I first started driving a truck.”
The driver shortage, while not a new problem, requires new approaches to resolve.
Trucking fleets that conduct only yearly reviews of driver records may miss signs of risky driver behavior that ultimately could put lives in jeopardy.
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse penalties of up to $5,833 issued by FMCSA are more than double what had been used as guidance over the past two years
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, could an influx of capacity drive down spot rates? Plus, ArcBest President Tim Thorne is retiring, and federal regulators consider nixing a vision exemption for CDL holders.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA will ease restrictions for obtaining a CDL. Plus, Schneider is boosting driver pay again and Navistar reports lower truck sales and earnings.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, volumes and rates take a step back; complete coverage of FreightWaves’ Cold Chain Summit; and CDL fraud.
Peterbilt is offering a discount on the first year of a six-year lease for its Model 220EV medium-duty electric truck, hoping to entice non-commercially licensed drivers to try battery power instead of diesel.
Now is a good time for carriers that boosted their balance sheets with PPP loans to leverage that by investing in technology.
Commercial Vehicle Training Association’s Don Lefeve and Roadmaster Drivers School’s Brad Ball discuss the state of CDL training at FreightWaves Carrier Summit.
FMCSA has proposed a rule that would force states to stop issuing new, renewing or upgrading CDLs and CLPs, and in some cases even downgrading, for drivers until they complete the return-to-duty process following a positive drug or alcohol test result.
Drivers looking for work or changing jobs should register before Jan. 6.
Employers can choose $1.25 bundling option or $24,000 annual fee.
Report asserts industry needs to hire 1.1 million new drivers over the next decade.
Proposal would make it easier for drivers to take test from out of state.
Groups claim teen drivers carry more risk resulting in more fatalities.
Driver hiring includes many steps to ensure compliance, and many fleets turn to outside help to assist in that process.
Trucker union sides with most of proposal’s early comments.
Amazon has broken ground on its Kentucky air hub, which will bring 2,000 jobs and up to 100 planes to the area.
Support for proposal split between large and small carriers.
Hair follicle testing – once cleared for use in the federal database – could have the biggest effect on driver availability.
Study finds lagging response to demand surges makes managing driver recruitment and retention more difficult.
Fraudulent medical certifications that can put carriers and drivers at risk of more accidents.are under scrutiny.
The Commercial Vehicle Training Association is pushing for more states to adopt third-party testing to shorten wait times for those seeking to schedule CDL tests.
States will soon be able to give would-be drivers more time to get their CDLs at the same time potentially lowering knowledge exam costs.
Do you know the different types of CDLs? Our latest video may help.
Military members looking to become truck drivers may have an easier time in doing so as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has authorized states to waive the commercial learner’s permit (CLP) knowledge test and driving skills tests.
Truck drivers involved in certain behaviors are more likely to have a future crash, ATRI research has concluded.
Have you ever been driving down a highway only to be passed by a hulking 18-wheeler? Have you secretly wondered what it would be like to drive across the country and get paid to do so? You may have been born to a truck driver.
New Prime (Prime) has been granted an exemption by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for commercial learner permit (CLP) drivers to operate a truck without a CDL holder in the front seat under certain conditions.
President Donald Trump’s apprenticeship program may provide an avenue to solving the truck driver shortage issue. But to make it work, it will require a little give on the government’s part.
