North Carolina’s non-domiciled CDL program just posted the nation’s worst audit numbers: 54% of licenses reviewed were issued illegally. Nearly $50 million in federal funding is at stake. But if you’ve been paying attention, none of this should surprise you.
A new bill proposed in Congress would tighten CDL rules for foreign truck drivers and penalize noncompliant states.
Texas has suspended the issuance of commercial driver licenses to non-citizens following a new federal directive aimed at tightening licensing rules.
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?
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Sadie Church, president of Recruit Hire Retain, joined Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road. The duo dove into Church’s trucking industry background and her passion for helping carriers improve their recruiting and retention processes.
Some companies have found success by taking a unique approach to the turnover problem. Those organizations are abandoning the age-old sleeper cab – or at least reducing their dependence on it.
A Republican-backed bill introduced by U.S. Rep Brian Mast, R-Fla., seeks to exempt underage truck drivers from rules that prohibit them from hauling containers to and from marine terminals.
Haul’s Timothy Henry discusses how technology is combating the driver shortage.
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The driver shortage, while not a new problem, requires new approaches to resolve.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels fears that relaxed regulations may result in an uptick in CDL fraud in driver schools.
As trucking fleets reassess their safety programs for 2021 and the post-pandemic world, here are five steps they can take to reduce their risk exposure.
