U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Signs Order Announcing New Guidance to Enforce English Proficiency Requirement for Truckers
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President Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Nationwide Audit of States Issuing Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is launching a nationwide audit into state practices in issuing non-domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs), specifically reviewing the potential for unqualified individuals obtaining licenses and posing a hazard on our roads.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Pro-Trucker Package as Part of President Trump's Executive Order
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today unveiled a package of new initiatives, pilot programs, and regulatory updates designed to improve the lives of America’s truck drivers. The Secretary’s actions deliver on President Donald Trump’s promise through his Executive Order on Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers.
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches Digital Medical Certification to Cut Fraud and Boost Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will implement the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration (NRII) rule today, marking a major advancement in the safety and integrity of the commercial driver licensing process. This new process will replace outdated paper documents that are ripe for fraud, a hassle for truck drivers to maintain, and harder for law enforcement to assess.
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Nearly $90M in Federal Funding, Removes DEI and Climate Change Requirements to Bolster National CDL Program
USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration removed DEI requirements from the last administration for grant eligibility to ensure focus remains on safety. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced up to $89.4 million in competitive grant funding through the Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI) grant. Funding through this grant program will help states strengthen compliance with
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Slashes Red Tape Across FHWA, NHTSA, and FMCSA to Unburden Americans of Costly Regulations
Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced today 52 deregulatory actions across Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw, or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety. These actions also help streamline the Code of Federal Regulations by deleting over 73,000 words from the Federal Register.
FMCSA Opens Grant Application Cycle for FY25 with Updated Criteria
Today, FMCSA announced Notices of Funding Opportunity and opened the fiscal year (FY) 2025 application cycle for three discretionary grants. Grant applications are now due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 20, 2025.
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy: Truck Drivers Who Want to Share Our Roads Must Share Our Language
DOT takes steps to rescind a dangerous Obama-Era policy, will issue new guidance enforcing English language proficiency in support of America’s Truck Drivers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced steps to rescind a dangerous Obama-era policy that dismissed English language proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This action prioritizes safety on America's roadways in line with President Trump's Executive Order