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Colorado May Lose $24 Million in Federal Funds Over Non-Domiciled CDLs
The Department of Transportation has accused Colorado of delaying enforcement actions against illegally issued licenses. Colorado is the latest state to be publicly addressed by the Department of Transportation for failing to comply with commercial driver's license (CDLs) regulations.
What Can You Do to Prevent Out of Service Orders
With the Department of Transportation's recent efforts to regulate the trucking industry, Out-of-Service orders have consequently increased. While a lot of these new orders are related to English language proficiency, there are several ways a driver or their vehicle may receive an out-of-service order.
Prepare for Driving in Winter with These 5 Tips
Cold weather can prove challenging for new commercial drivers. Even if you've driven in winter weather with a Class-C license, those same roads as a commercial driver may present new challenges. According to the Department of Transportation, nearly a quarter of weather-related crashes occur on snowy, slushy, or icy roadways.
FMCSA Safety Scores: The Federal Report Card for America's Trucking Companies
The Safety Measurement System (SMS) evaluates carriers across seven BASIC categories, shaping how shippers, insurers, and regulators view your operation. Learn what the scores mean and how to improve them.
Are You Performing Your Post-Trip Inspection?
You may be out of compliance if you fail to perform an inspection at the end of the day. While it is good to have your vehicles inspected by maintenance professionals, ensuring that your drivers can perform vehicle inspections isn't just common-sense. It's the law. The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is an important part of maintaining safety and compliance with FMCSA regulations.
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Colorado May Lose $24 Million in Federal Funds Over Non-Domiciled CDLs
By STS Editorial Team – December 26, 2025
The Department of Transportation has accused Colorado of delaying enforcement actions against illegally issued licenses. Colorado is the latest state to be publicly addressed by the Department of Transportation for failing to comply with commercial driver's license (CDLs) regulations. This makes Colorado the fifth state to face threats of withheld federal funds after New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and California.
Department of Transportation to Remove 3,000 CDL Training Providers from Registry
By STS Editorial Team – December 11, 2025
This is the latest in enforcements from the Department of Transportation. On December 1st, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to remove nearly 3,000 entry-level CDL training providers from the FMCSA's Training Provider Registry (TPR).
What Can You Do to Prevent Out of Service Orders
By STS Editorial Team – December 23, 2025
How you can stay in compliance and stay on the road. With the Department of Transportation's recent efforts to regulate the trucking industry, Out-of-Service orders have consequently increased. While a lot of these new orders are related to English language proficiency, there are several ways a driver or their vehicle may receive an out-of-service order.
DOT Threatens Decertification: How the FMCSA's New York Audit Could Impact CDL Programs Nationwide
By STS Editorial Team – December 15, 2025
With New York's audit results, the DOT threatens harsh consequences. Following an audit of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses, the department found several compliance issues with how the state issued CDLs. Learn about the potential impact on CDL programs nationwide.
California Sues DOT Over Withheld Federal Funding
By STS Editorial Team – December 15, 2025
The latest response to the Department of Transportation's enforcements. California filed a lawsuit against key figures in the Trump administration in response to the DOT's withholding of $33 million in federal grants. Learn about the lawsuit and what it means for CDL programs.
Are You Performing Your Post-Trip Inspection?
By STS Editorial Team – December 10, 2025
You may be out of compliance if you fail to perform an inspection at the end of the day. While it is good to have your vehicles inspected by maintenance professionals, ensuring that your drivers can perform vehicle inspections isn't just common-sense. It's the law. The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is an important part of maintaining safety and compliance with FMCSA regulations.
What to Know About the Biennial MCS-150: Are you giving yourself enough time to update?
By STS Editorial Team - October 23, 2025
Filing your Form MCS-150 is a necessary part of your business if you have an active US Department of Transportation (USDOT) number. The MCS-150 is a mandatory form required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) used to calculate your Compliance, Safety, and Accountability score and maintain your USDOT number. You are expected to update your MCS-150 on a biennial basis, meaning every two years.
ELD Removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices List
By STS Editorial Team – October 23, 2025
As of today, the US Department of Transportation announced the FMCSA removed PHOENIX ELD from their list of registered devices. They were placed on the FMCSA's Revoked Devices list due to the companies' failure to meet requirements outlined in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395. Motor carriers will have up to 60 days to replace their revoked devices with compliant ones.
Five ELDs Removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices List
By STS Editorial Team - October 17, 2025
As of today, the US Department of Transportation announced the FMCSA removed five electronic logging devices from their list of registered devices.
ATRI Survey Reveals Top 10 Trucking Industry Issues for 2025
By STS Editorial Team – October 28, 2025
A changing economic landscape, upcoming environmental regulations, English proficiency, and AI also featured.
CDL Medical Certification Integration
By Lavpreet Kaur | November 2025
What happened to CDL medical certification since the National Registry Phase 2, or NRII, went into effect June 23, 2025? Since June 23, 2025, most state driver's licensing agencies (SDLAs) will not accept medical certificates from commercial drivers to update their information on the motor vehicle record (MVR). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and SDLAs streamlined the medical certification process for drivers who hold commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) or permits (CLPs).
Tariffs on Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Begin November 1st
By STS Editorial Team - October 23, 2025
Last Friday, President Donald Trump made an official announcement to impose tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and parts. To impose this tax, the president used Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, a law that gives the president the authority to restrict imports that may affect national security. Starting November 1, a 25% tariff will apply to trucks that are weight class 3 (10,000 lbs.) or heavier.
English Proficiency Testing: A Quick Guide for Motor Carrier Compliance
By Wesley Moran | November 2025
An executive order that took effect June 25, 2025, once again made an inability to speak and read English an out-of-service (OOS) violation. While drivers are required to meet the requirements of the regulation, carriers must identify existing drivers in their fleets and potential new hires who may not possess these skills and act on them. Carriers who do not vet their drivers could face Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) challenges and liability in the event of a crash. Most OOS violations can be resolved quickly, but learning a new language can be a lengthy process. The driver will not be permitted to drive again until skills have improved to meet the minimum standards.