The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is launching an extensive national study to better understand how the ongoing truck-parking shortage is impacting commercial drivers, highway safety, and the broader flow of freight. Through this effort, the agency plans to survey several thousand drivers and ultimately collect around a thousand complete responses, using a detailed online…
Canada’s trucking sector in 2025 is navigating a complex landscape of economic, operational, and environmental pressures that directly affect owner-operators and the policymakers shaping industry standards. Extreme weather events such as wildfires, floods, hailstorms, and severe winter conditions are occurring more frequently, creating costly disruptions, damaging equipment, and increasing safety risks on major freight corridors.…
The trucking industry is navigating a complex mix of challenges and opportunities that are reshaping the way goods move across North America. A persistent shortage of qualified drivers continues to drive up freight rates, while non-driving roles such as management and administrative positions are seeing significant reductions, putting additional pressure on operations. At the same…
Ontario’s Bill 60 is a major legislative initiative designed to strengthen the province’s driver licensing system, with a particular focus on commercial Class A licences used by truck drivers. The bill introduces stricter requirements for applicants, including mandatory proof of legal presence in Canada, verified work authorization, and documented residency before a licence can be…
If you suspect a fraudulent “Indian Trucking School” operating in Canada, protect yourself and others by taking thorough, documented steps: begin by confirming the school’s legal status with the appropriate provincial regulator (for example the Ministry/Department of Transportation or the provincial body that licences driver trainers and private career colleges), and cross-check the business name,…
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), led by Sean P. Duffy, announced on November 12, 2025 that the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued approximately 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to “non-domiciled” individuals who, according to the audit, did not meet federal residency or immigration-status requirements. transportation.gov+2CDLLife+2 The audit, conducted by the Federal Motor…
In the United States, the ability to communicate effectively in English is a legal requirement for all commercial drivers. According to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulation 49 C.F.R. § 391.11(b)(2), every holder of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to converse with the general public, read and understand road…