Iowa Enhances CDL Requirements with New English Testing Law
May 19, 2026
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Read articleEnglish Proficiency Testing Proposal in Dalilah Law
March 1, 2026
Overview: On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Jim Banks from Indiana proposed new legislation that would mandate the recertification of all commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders within six months of the law’s implementation. This measure aims to restrict CDLs specifically to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and specific work visa holders. Background: The bill’s introduction follows a […]
Read articleLead Testing in Marijuana: A Key Factor in the Trucker Shortage
November 27, 2025
Truck Driver Shortage and Marijuana Testing The challenging lifestyle and aging workforce have resulted in a national truck driver shortage. However, according to Chris Harvey, a Wells Fargo executive, marijuana testing is also contributing to this labor crisis. Harvey, who is the head of equity strategy at Wells Fargo, noted that drug screenings combined with […]
Read articleTrucking Advocates Push FMCSA for Hair Testing Decisions as Health Ruling Awaits
October 29, 2025
Hair Samples for Drug Testing: A Proposal Sparks Mixed Reactions A recent proposal to include hair samples in drug testing for a federal database has elicited diverse opinions from both executives and drivers. Public Commentary Invited by FMCSA The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sought public feedback in August on whether hair test results […]
Read articleCDL Testing Scams and Moving Fraud Uncovered
July 28, 2025
Recent actions have been reported regarding three trucking-related offenses, including a CDL testing fraud scheme, a household goods moving fraud operation, and an insurance fraud incident. These actions were revealed by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. New York Trucker Sentenced for CDL Testing Fraud Aziz Akhrorov, a […]
Read articleUnderstanding CDL Testing, Household Goods Schemes, and Insurance Fraud
July 11, 2025
Recent activity has been reported by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General and the Chief Financial Officer of Florida regarding three trucking-related offenses, which include a CDL testing scheme, a household goods moving scheme, and insurance fraud. New York Trucker Sentenced for CDL Testing Scheme Aziz Akhrorov, a truck driver from Queens, New […]
Read articleP.E.I. Requires Covid-19 Testing and Isolation for Returning Truck Drivers
June 9, 2025
Truck Drivers in PEI Advised to Test for Covid-19 CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – In accordance with the guidelines from the province’s Chief Public Health Office, Prince Edward Island is advising its truck drivers to undergo Covid-19 testing upon returning to the province, in addition to self-isolation measures. Testing Schedule for Drivers Truck drivers and rotating workers […]
Read articleExpanding Horizons: 2024 Goals for Enhanced Testing Locations at Torc Robotics
March 22, 2025
Torc Robotics is working towards implementing its autonomous trucks across various locations with different equipment configurations, as shared by an executive during a discussion with Trucking Dive. Walter Grigg has been with Torc Robotics in various roles since 2019, and previously served as a transportation executive at Lawrence Companies. Permission granted by Torc Robotics During […]
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