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Duffy Takes Tough Stance With N.Y. on Noncompliant CDLs

“Fifty-three percent of New York’s non-domiciled [commercial driver licenses] were issued unlawfully or illegally," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says.

December 15, 2025
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New York May Lose $73M in Federal Funds Over Immigrant CDLs

New York routinely issues licenses to immigrants that may be valid long after they are legally authorized to be in the country, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Dec. 12.

December 12, 2025
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Trucking Businesses Call for Stop to N.Y. Thruway Surcharge

The New York State Thruway Authority is moving forward in January with a newly announced 1% surcharge on all tolls processed through commercial toll management providers.

December 12, 2025
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New York DMV Employees Charged in CDL Fraud Scheme

In October, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly and New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced a 51-count indictment against seven people.

December 11, 2025
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PrePass, Vermont Launch App in State to Speed Truck Travel

Vermont’s Department of Motor Vehicles and the PrePass Safety Alliance have activated mobile bypass technology at two inspection sites, enabling faster travel for approved trucks.

November 25, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Daimler Truck’s Rizon Brand Expands US Dealership Network

Daimler Truck announced Nov. 24 that its Rizon brand has expanded its sales network into Arizona, Washington, New York and New Jersey through new dealership partnerships.

November 25, 2025
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Rick Cotton, Leader of Port Authority of N.Y.-N.J., to Retire

Rick Cotton, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, who oversaw major revitalization efforts around the port, will retire in January, the agency announced.

November 24, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Page Trucking Acquires Goulet in Boost to Bulk Operations

Page Trucking will acquire Goulet Trucking in a move that positions the combined operations among North America’s largest specialized bulk haulers.

November 21, 2025
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CBP Sting in New York Hands 30 CDL Holders to ICE

The Nov. 8-11 dragnet, called Operation Bear Cave, focused on intercepting immigrants holding state-issued CDLs but who lacked permanent legal status driving commercial vehicles.

November 18, 2025
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N.Y., N.J. Grant Key Permits for Williams Gas Pipeline

New York and New Jersey granted crucial permits for a long-stalled Williams Cos. pipeline project that would bring more natural gas to the New York City area from Pennsylvania.

November 7, 2025