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Texas makes CDL testing change
The state will now only administer CDL knowledge tests in English. Texas also resumed issuing non-domiciled CDLs to a certain class of foreign worker. Also: DACA recipient petitions FMCSA for non-domiciled CDL waiver; certain Colorado permits now only available online.
June 3, 2026
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Lawmakers again eye FET repeal
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act has been introduced four times.
June 2, 2026
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026 was introduced by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md.. It targets the 12% Federal retail excise tax currently levied on all new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers.
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Trucking, supply chain leaders push Senate to advance cargo theft bill
ATA delivered a letter cosigned by 191 groups — including the Truckload Carriers Association, 40 state-level trucking and motor carrier associations, and retail giants Amazon and Walmart.
June 2, 2026
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Ohio ending non-domiciled CDL program | Melton raises driver pay
The state is notifying its approximately 5,000 non-domiciled CDL holders of next steps. Also: Melton increasing driver pay by 5-8 cents per mile; Iowa codifies ELP into law with penalties.
June 2, 2026
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FMCSA waives HOS, ELD regs for fertilizer haulers
The waiver applies to motor carriers and drivers transporting straight or blended fertilizer in 35 states. Also: Extended interstate closures planned in Kentucky, Kansas.
June 1, 2026
Semi Truck Night Highway Hours Hos
Safety & Compliance
How the game just changed for trucking (and shipping) safety
Broker vetting used to mean simply verifying that a carrier had proper authority and insurance before loading.
May 29, 2026
Supreme Court Ruling On Broker Liability
Maintenance
House says 'no' to blanket pulsating brake light provision
Lawmakers moving the $580 billion surface transportation bill defeated a measure to fast-track pulsating stop lamp authorizations for commercial motor vehicles.
May 26, 2026
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Supreme Court tosses Florida’s lawsuit against California and Washington over CDLs for undocumented drivers
A tragic highway crash sparked a three-state showdown over commercial driver's licenses but the Supreme Court has refused to step in.
May 26, 2026
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House Committee directs federal tech overhaul to fight spike in cargo theft
Lawmaker says criminals are using outdated government databases to steal shipping loads.
May 26, 2026
Rep. Brad Knott's (R-NC) proposed rule targets a sophisticated network of criminals using stolen corporate identities to intercept high-value freight.
Regulations
Lawmakers add 6-axle, 91,000 pound weight limit pilot to highway bill
Lawmakers back an amendment to the BUILD America 250 Act, arguing modernized truck weights could slash over 100,000 annual trips for some industries.
May 22, 2026
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House committee okays highway bill in marathon session
Following a grueling all-night session, lawmakers advanced the BUILD America 250 Act.
May 22, 2026
Following a 14-hour legislative markup, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 – a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs.
Regulations
House passes bill to help veterans transition to trucking
The “Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act” allows veterans to use VA benefits to participate in trucking apprenticeship programs. Also: Illinois trucking school gets $2.6M investment from state; Kenworth offering discount to OOIDA members.
May 22, 2026
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DOT reiterates: No marijuana for truckers
Despite federal cannabis rescheduling, DOT says state-issued medical marijuana cards will not save truck drivers from failing drug tests.
May 20, 2026
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FMCSA pulls another dozen ELDs from registry
The 12 ELDs removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices list bring the agency's total to 79 since January 2025. Two ELDs revoked had ties to an alleged cheating scheme.
May 20, 2026
First Eld Picture Of Device
Safety & Compliance
Feds announce $217 million trucking overhaul in fight against 'bad actors'
The USDOT is injecting $217 million into the trucking and bus industries, targeting high-risk crash corridors, CDL loopholes, and supply chain bottlenecks.
May 19, 2026
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Business
Proposed highway bill takes aim at 'predatory' lease-purchase agreements
The BUILD America 250 Act would establish federal framework that cracks down on lopsided carrier-driver agreements.
May 19, 2026
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Congress takes aim at DOT services scams targeting truckers
A new bill would require third-party companies that transmit correspondence about USDOT numbers to include a disclosure that they are not the FMCSA, DOT or other federal agency. Also: HOS waivers in Iowa, Nebraska; NationaLease recognizes top leasing companies.
May 19, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Bill establishing federal rules for driverless trucks is working its way through Congress
BUILD America 250 Act would would create a federal regulatory framework for autonomous trucks for the first time.
May 18, 2026
BUILD America 250 Act includes bipartisan language that would for the first time create a comprehensive federal policy framework to regulate the safe deployment of autonomous trucks, a long-time goal of the autonomous trucking industry.
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The growing challenge of shared risk in ELDs and Chameleon ELDs
New NMFTA research reveals widespread white-labeled technology and cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the FMCSA Electronic Logging Device (ELD) registry.
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026 was introduced by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md.. It targets the 12% Federal retail excise tax currently levied on all new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers.
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