Commercial Leaner’s Permit

FMCSA is giving states three years to comply with a new truck-driver ban for drug and alcohol abusers.

Werner claims it will face a “significant burden” if regulators do not provide more flexibility in how truck driver licenses are issued.

FMCSA official affirms almost half of truck drivers in fatal crashes were not wearing seat belts

Regulators give Wilson Logistics more flexibility for CLP holders participating in revenue-generating freight.

Expiration pushed to Sept. 30 as need for new drivers continues.

Drivers with expired licenses given relief until September 30

Freight haulers across transport modes join effort to raise awareness.

Agency wants state agencies to step up enforcement of CDL and CLP holders.

States must submit plan detailing use of technology that supports social distancing.

Coalition says legislation would help ensure flow of new drivers.

Three-month waiver helps clear path towards CDL for learner’s permit holders.

DMV closures causing loss of estimated 25,000 to 45,000 new drivers per month

Waiver is valid for CDL and CLP holders through June 30.

Carrier asserts current CDL requirement “creates a strain” on its operations.

FMCSA confirms more than 650,000 registrants in last seven weeks.

Delay to provide more time to develop proper IT platform.

Proposal would make it easier for drivers to take test from out of state.

Those convicted will be banned for life from obtaining a CDL.

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.

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.