CDL News Updates

Government, Business

Coalition Formed to Recruit, Train 500 New Truck Drivers

A coalition of trucking advocacy groups, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and employment website Indeed teamed up beginning May 2 to offer 500 full scholarships to members of the military and their spouses interested in obtaining a commercial driver license.

May 3, 2022
Government, Safety

Illinois Allows Easy Transfers of Out-of-State CDLs Through March 31

Transferring an out-of-state commercial driver license to Illinois is easier due to a temporary measure by the Illinois secretary of state that is set to expire March 31.

February 8, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

New York Works to Expand Road Testing Availability for CDLs

Efforts are underway in New York to enable more people to conduct road tests for commercial driver licenses to reduce a long backlog exacerbated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

January 25, 2022
Government, Business

White House Unveils Plan to Recruit Truck Drivers

The Biden administration is launching a multifaceted program in partnership with industry that aims to expand recruiting efforts in trucking through various efforts, and elevate the appeal of what one senior administration official described as “well-paying, solid careers.â€

December 16, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Teen Truck Drivers Seen as Way to Alleviate Shortage

Dezjion Henson has wanted to be a truck driver his whole life. When he turned 18 last year, he jumped at the chance and signed on as an apprentice with Total Transportation of Mississippi in Richland.

December 2, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Texas Expands CDL Testing to 6 Days a Week

Texas is expanding truck driver license testing to six days a week in response to a nationwide shortage that has contributed to supply chain snarls across the economy.

November 4, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

FMCSA Continues Waivers for Expired CDLs, Medical Certifications

As part of its continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver offering regulatory relief to commercial driver license and commercial learner permit holders.

December 21, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Final Rule Adds Flexibility to CDL Skills Testing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a final rule to increase flexibility in the commercial driver license skills test process.

December 17, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Minnesota Asks FMCSA to Reconsider Request for CDL Testing Relief

Minnesota is making another attempt to gain reprieve from certain federal commercial driver license testing requirements, marking the continuation of a four-year effort for exemption.

November 30, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

North Carolina Extends Expiration Dates for Licenses, Registrations

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will extend license and registration expiration dates for more than two dozen credentials, including those that apply to truck drivers, in accordance with Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 relief package.

May 12, 2020