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WASHINGTON, D.C. — States, law enforcement agencies, schools, and workforce training organizations will soon compete for more than $217 million in federal transportation grants aimed at improving truck and bus …
New Trucking Grants Aim to Crack Down on Unsafe Drivers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Labor issued new guidance requiring employers seeking foreign commercial truck drivers to explicitly include federally mandated English-language proficiency standards in labor certification …
Labor Department Tightens Rules for Foreign Truck Drivers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois could lose $128 million in federal highway funding after a federal audit found that nearly one in five non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses issued by the state …
USDOT Cracks Down on CDL Violations Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation moved aggressively on energy and roadway safety this month, approving a major offshore oil export terminal in the Gulf of Mexico while …
Energy Port Approved, Truck Crackdown Launched as DOT Flexes Power Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has added 339 new parking spaces for commercial truck drivers, marking a major step toward a statewide goal of delivering at least 1,200 new truck parking …
Pa. Adds 339 Truck Parking Spaces as Shapiro Push Nears 1,200 Goal Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced more than $118 million in federal grants aimed at tightening commercial vehicle enforcement, hardening the nation’s driver licensing system, and …
$118M Safety Blitz Targets Trucking Risks, CDL Fraud, and Veteran Training Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new survey of more than 3,000 truckers has singled out Philadelphia drivers as the worst in Pennsylvania and among the most challenging in the nation. The …
Truckers Rank Philadelphia Drivers Worst in Pennsylvania for Unsafe Habits Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy rolled out a series of sweeping initiatives last week aimed at boosting safety and rebuilding core infrastructure, from unlocking billions in long-delayed …
DOT Unveils $5B Rail Safety Push, FAA Hiring Surge, and Tough CDL Crackdown Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has announced grants totaling nearly $3.5 million. This funding, disbursed through the …
Unlocking Opportunities: How a $3.5 Million Grant is Revolutionizing CDL Training and Roadway Safety Read More