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English Proficiency and Safety: FMCSA Moves to Strengthen Enforcement CVTA

English Proficiency and Safety: FMCSA Moves to Strengthen Enforcement

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a new rule that would place drivers out of service for failing to meet the English language proficiency (ELP) requirement. The proposal writes that consequence directly into the federal safety regulations, closing the gap between w

42 truck drivers affected by FedEx layoffs in Palm Springs CDLLife

42 truck drivers affected by FedEx layoffs in Palm Springs

42 truck drivers will soon lose their jobs as FedEx works to restructure their delivery network across the country.  62 employees at the Palm Springs, California FedEx facility will be laid off as of September 29th. Workers were notified of the layoffs months ago, given written notice, and offered o

CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff Highlights Veterans, Safety and Opportunity on Newsmax CVTA

CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff Highlights Veterans, Safety and Opportunity on Newsmax

CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff on Newsmax2 First Edition CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff joined Newsmax2’s First Edition to discuss the Trump Administration’s Freedom Haulers initiative and the opportunity to connect more military veterans with careers in trucking. Andrew attended

Attorneys General sue USDOT over demand to access sensitive data for millions of CDL drivers CDLLife

Attorneys General sue USDOT over demand to access sensitive data for millions of CDL drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) faces a major lawsuit over the agency’s attempt to access a database containing sensitive personal information from millions of commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders nationwide. States Sue Feds Over CDL Data Access On August 13, a coalition of 21 Att

Doug Marcello to Bring a Legal and Safety Perspective to the 2026 CVTA Fall Conference CVTA

Doug Marcello to Bring a Legal and Safety Perspective to the 2026 CVTA Fall Conference

CVTA welcomes nationally recognized trucking attorney Doug Marcello as a featured speaker at the 2026 CVTA Fall Conference. Having served as trial counsel in 35 states, Doug understands the legal challenges confronting the trucking industry and the steps organizations can take to protect their peopl

Tractor trailer hauling sea lions to State Fair crashed off I-70 in Missouri CDLLife

Tractor trailer hauling sea lions to State Fair crashed off I-70 in Missouri

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) responded to a crash involving a semi truck hauling a load of live sea lions on Thursday. MSHP responded to a reported crash shortly after 3:00 p.m. on August 13 on westbound I-70 at mile marker 133 in Boone County. Troopers said that a 2015 Peterbilt driven

CVTA Members Highlighted at White House 'Freedom Haulers' Event Expanding Veteran CDL Hiring CVTA

CVTA Members Highlighted at White House 'Freedom Haulers' Event Expanding Veteran CDL Hiring

Outside White House Executive Office Building for Freedom Haulers Launch CVTA was proud to represent its members at the White House today, for the launch of the Trump Administration’s 'Freedom Haulers' initiative, which aims to expand career opportunities for military veterans in the trucking indust

Commercial vehicle compliance crackdown in Taos results in 27 trucks and drivers out-of-service CDLLife

Commercial vehicle compliance crackdown in Taos results in 27 trucks and drivers out-of-service

The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) inspected more than 150 commercial vehicles during a recent operation in the Taos area. As part of an operation focusing on “roadway safety and commercial vehicle compliance,” NMSP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau conducted saturation patrols and set up a te

CVTA Statement of Support for the 'Freedom Haulers' Initiative to Expand CDL Opportunities for Military Veterans CVTA

CVTA Statement of Support for the 'Freedom Haulers' Initiative to Expand CDL Opportunities for Military Veterans

Read CVTA's Statement of Support for Freedom Haulers The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) welcomes the Trump Administration's 'Freedom Haulers' initiative aimed at expanding Commercial Driver's License (CDL) opportunities for military veterans. The trucking industry offers outstanding