This move is part of a broader effort by FMCSA to modernize its operations and provide a more efficient experience. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that starting September 30, 2025, it will no longer accept paper payments, such as checks or money orders, for any transactions related to its services. This […]
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Tolls in the USA: The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is urging lawmakers to adopt user-based funding models — including more tolling — as a way to modernize and maintain America’s transportation network.
This decision comes in response to the alarming rate of overdose deaths linked to fentanyl use in the United States. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to take action in response to the growing public safety issue related to the use of the synthetic opioid fentanyl and its metabolite, norfentanyl. In a Notice
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The tariffs previously imposed by Trump were declared largely illegal, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty in key sectors such as maritime transport and the supply chain. On Friday, August 29, the trade war driven by President Donald Trump suffered a significant legal setback from the federal appeals court. The tariffs previously imposed by Trump were
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Six people indicted in Louisiana for illegal CDL\’s sales scheme. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana has formally charged six individuals for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme involving Class A commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), which allowed applicants to obtain licenses without meeting the legally established requirements. The defendants face
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The Trump Administration has announced the temporary suspension of work visas for commercial truck drivers, a measure designed to tighten oversight of licensing for non-domiciled operators. The decision comes in the wake of a deadly crash in Florida now under federal investigation
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As safety concerns rise and electric infrastructure expands, the trucking industry faces mounting pressure from conflicting regulations and calls for systemic change. No more non-domiciled CDLs, demands OOIDA The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has called on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the governors of 43 states to immediately suspend the issuance of
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North American Cross-Border Freight Trade Falls 2.4% in June 2025, BTS Reports
North American Cross-Border Freight Trade Falls 2.4% in June 2025, BTS Reports Read More »
Tragic Florida crash claims three lives; DOT investigates driver’s immigration status and license irregularities A tragic accident in Florida that claimed the lives of three people is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy. The incident was caused by a truck driver holding non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs)
USDOT Launches ARPA-I Ideas Challenge Offering Up to $1 Million for Transformational Transportation Technologies
