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Enforcement Tightens Truck Capacity as Rates Show Early Lift

The trucking industry is seeing a potential supply-driven recovery that was bolstered during the first quarter by increased enforcement.

May 15, 2026
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Mexican Truckers Lose Visas in Cabotage Crackdown

Two Mexican truckers recently had their visas yanked for cabotage as U.S. border agents reportedly intensified a crackdown.

May 12, 2026
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Texas Probes Trucking Schools Over CDL Training, ELP

Texas is investigating five trucking schools for “endangering” state residents by illegally training commercial vehicle drivers.

May 11, 2026
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Trucker Challenges Arrest, ICE Detention After Traffic Stop

Jagdish Singh won a partial victory April 20 when a federal judge agreed the government violated his Fifth Amendment due process rights in arresting him.

April 27, 2026
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FMCSA Recertifies North Dakota for Non-Domiciled CDLs, CLPs

North Dakota has resumed issuing non-domiciled CDLs after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration lifted a halt imposed on 24 noncompliant states.

April 14, 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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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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Wyoming Expands Authority to Enforce English Proficiency Law

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on March 5 signed legislation granting statewide law enforcement power to uphold English-language proficiency standards for commercial vehicle drivers.

March 9, 2026
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Republicans Press for Tougher CDL Rules After Fatal Crashes

Congressional Republicans renewed calls for stricter English‑language requirements for CDL holders, citing safety concerns highlighted in President Donald Trump's State of the Union.

March 6, 2026
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Truck Cabs Adopt Larger Displays To Boost ADAS Integration

Innovations in the technology underlying the in-cab features of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles have progressed in parallel to those employed in cars and light-duty vehicles.

March 2, 2026

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