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What Is Cabotage in Trucking? Why Domestic Loads With B-1 Drivers Can End in an Indictment
Cabotage, the movement of domestic freight by foreign drivers or foreign equipment, is now a federal criminal matter. This guide explains the customs, immigration and FMCSA rules that govern cabotage, what the VMS Transport indictment means for carriers and brokers, and the red flags to check in carrier vetting.
Brandon Wiseman
What a Democratic Congress Means for FMCSA and Trucking
Democrats won the House and the Senate, and FMCSA now faces a Congress that will scrutinize its agenda. Here's what changes for the highway bill, FMCSA's rulemaking, ELP enforcement, non-domiciled CDLs and CSA, and what carriers should do now.
Brandon Wiseman
Federal Government Launches Historic Interagency Crackdown on CDL Fraud in Trucking
The U.S. Departments of Transportation, Homeland Security, and Justice have launched a historic interagency crackdown on CDL fraud, including emergency removal of 110+ training providers, a 40-state investigation, and formation of the Joint Task Force Crossroads of America. Here's what it means for compliant carriers.
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA Proposes to Codify English Language Proficiency as an Out-of-Service Violation
FMCSA has proposed a rule that would formally codify English Language Proficiency (ELP) as an out-of-service violation under 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2). Here's what the NPRM means for your fleet and what you need to be doing right now.
Brandon Wiseman
Iowa English Proficiency Law Progresses Through State Legislature: What SF 2426 Means for Carriers
Iowa Senate File 2426 would establish one of the nation's first comprehensive state-level English proficiency requirements for CDL applicants, with carrier penalties up to $10,000 per violation. Here's what Iowa carriers need to know now.
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