Verified developments affecting drivers’ work, safety, licensing, pay, equipment, and travel.
A Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis of state licensing data found 204,766 valid CDL holders in 2025, down 8.9% from 2010, while freight demand and posted driver openings remain high.
PHMSA has proposed changes to U.S. hazardous-materials rules covering classifications, shipping names, packaging and other international standards; comments are due December 28.
A Texas accessibility-project record names Wal-Mart Stores East LP as owner of a planned 744,433-square-foot distribution center and office in Cibolo, with a preliminary 2027–2029 construction schedule.
CBP says joint operations at California's Highway 86 checkpoint inspected at least 196 commercial drivers, cited 57 for English-proficiency, logbook or equipment violations, and placed 27 out of service.
Super Ego Holding says new lease and rental eligibility rules begin November 1 for new agreements, renewals and requests for more equipment, including restrictions tied to Conditional safety ratings, non-domiciled CDLs and unresolved English-proficiency violations.
Daimler Truck's Portland manufacturing plant closed October 30 after the company announced about 375 affected positions; Oregon's WARN listing records 387 layoffs, while headquarters and engineering operations remain in Portland.
Ohio says it will downgrade its remaining non-domiciled commercial licenses after already downgrading about 2,000 credentials; affected holders receive notice, a 30-day window and hearing rights.
FMCSA says Maryland inspections placed 191 vehicles and 92 drivers out of service; the District reported 193 violations, including 50 out-of-service violations, but did not identify 50 drivers or vehicles.
NHTSA campaign 26V-708 covers 6,810 Great Dane Champion and Everest trailers whose landing-gear K-brace welds may be misaligned; inspection and any required replacement are free.
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