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Stay current with the latest Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration news from Transport Topics. Our expert coverage delivers timely updates on FMCSA regulations, enforcement actions and policy changes that directly impact the trucking and freight transportation industries. Whether you're a fleet operator, safety manager or industry stakeholder, our in-depth reporting helps you navigate compliance requirements and stay ahead in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.

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US States Have Revoked 28,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the revoked non-domiciled CDLs among a list of one-year accomplishments to support the trucking industry.

May 7, 2026
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EPA Chief Zeldin Defends Trump’s Budget Plan

Earlier this year, the Trump administration rescinded the EPA’s endangerment finding, marking its most significant climate policy rollback to date.

April 30, 2026
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FMCSA Expands ID Checks to Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

FMCSA has begun rolling out new identity-verification requirements for its Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse aimed at curbing fraud in the online database.

April 29, 2026
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Strategic Cargo Theft Keeps Evolving to Evade Vetting

One emerging method involves an organized crew getting one of its members hired as a driver at a legitimate carrier to circumvent industry vetting processes.

April 22, 2026
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New York, California React Differently to FMCSA CDL Threats

New York is holding its ground despite a $73.5 million funding hit, while California complied — revoking thousands of licenses to avoid steeper losses.

April 20, 2026
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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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Fuel Prices, Iran Conflict Top Agenda as Congress Returns

Gasoline prices have climbed during the Iran conflict, drawing political scrutiny in a midterm election year and intensifying calls for clarity on policy.

April 16, 2026
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Trump Administration Orders Restart of Santa Ynez Pipeline

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed April 13 that officials from PHMSA visited the pipeline site to oversee safety operations.

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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