John Gallagher

As California revokes 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs amid a feud between Governor Newsom and Secretary Duffy, industry experts warn motor carriers to prepare for liability risks and a hit to freight capacity.

US DOT announced that California revoked thousands of commercial driver’s licenses, accusing the state of illegally issuing them to ineligible foreign drivers.

A federal appeals court has temporarily paused FMCSA’s new rule restricting non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses following a lawsuit by a truck driver.

Lawmakers have introduced a bill to require the EPA to suspend automatic truck engine shutdowns in cold weather to prevent vehicle stranding.

Legislation to mandate English proficiency for drivers on federal ride-share contracts mirrors new trucking rules and threatens companies like Uber with a five-year ban.

A federal court blocked the Trump administration's attempt to condition billions in federal transportation funds on state cooperation with immigration enforcement.

Two U.S. Senators have introduced a bipartisan bill to mandate a permanent ban on transportation licenses for anyone convicted of human trafficking.

OOIDA wants Congress to eliminate CDL waivers and strengthen training standards, asserting that the trucking industry has a driver overcapacity problem.

A regulatory green light for high-tech roadside safety beacons is seen as a breakthrough for the widespread commercial adoption of autonomous trucking.

Republican senators are employing a multi-bill strategy to force enactment of English-only CDL testing and immigration-related licensing restrictions.