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Stay current with CDL news from Transport Topics, covering the rules and developments affecting commercial driver licensing. This category follows testing requirements, medical qualifications, state and federal policies, training standards and enforcement changes. Reporting helps carriers, driving schools and transportation professionals understand how licensing decisions influence driver availability, safety compliance and the trucking workforce.

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Knight-Swift More Confident in Up Cycle Despite Guidance Cut

The carrier’s post-market announcement April 16 is intended to reset expectations ahead of the release of earnings for the first quarter on April 22.

April 20, 2026
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FMCSA Withholds $73 Million From New York

The action follows a federal audit of New York’s commercial driver licensing program that identified widespread violations of federal requirements.

April 16, 2026
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DAT Reports Truckload Spot Rates Hit 2-Year Highs

The DAT report found spot van rates increased 11 cents sequentially to $2.52 per mile, while reefer rose 9 cents to $2.97 per mile. 

April 16, 2026
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ICE Arrests 13 Foreign Truckers at Pennsylvania CDL Office

Local news reports included witness descriptions of a chaotic scene in which some drivers fled through nearby residential yards to evade the ICE agents.

April 14, 2026
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Indiana Pulls Nearly 1,800 Non‑Domiciled CDLs Under New Law

Indiana canceled nearly 1,790 non-domiciled commercial driver licenses April 1 when a new law took effect aimed at undocumented truckers and their employers.

April 2, 2026
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ATA, OOIDA Press Congress to Enhance Safety in Trucking

The groups said that to ensure new carriers operate more efficiently, a stronger, prevention-focused program should continue to guide FMCSA’s safety strategy.

March 31, 2026
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Maine Man Charged in Unlicensed CDL Training Scheme

A Maine man is being prosecuted for allegedly operating an unlicensed CDL training school and taking $28,100 from people seeking entry-level driver training.

March 31, 2026
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FMCSA Toughens Enforcement of Carrier Number Transfers

“FMCSA will inactivate USDOT Numbers upon discovery that the number is being used by anyone other than the assigned legal person,” the FMCSA said.

March 20, 2026
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House Republicans Approve Stronger CDL Guidance

House Republicans advanced legislation to toughen English-language requirements for CDL holders, accelerating a priority highlighted by President Donald Trump.

March 18, 2026
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Oregon Permanently Ends Issuing Non‑Domiciled CDLs, CLPs

Oregon has permanently stopped issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and learner's permits in a move that will impact 900 drivers.

March 17, 2026

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