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Bill to crack down on carriers that operate under inactive USDOT numbers
Lawmakers introduced new legislation intended to prevent shady trucking companies “from exploiting USDOT registration systems to illegally operate on American roads.”On September 4, 2026, Rep Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Shomari Figures (AL-02) introduced the Registration Enforcement for Vehicle Operations of Known Evaders (REVOKE) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.If passed, the bill would combat “chameleon carriers” by:Affirming that a…
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Bill to crack down on carriers that operate under inactive USDOT numbers
Lawmakers introduced new legislation intended to prevent shady trucking companies “from exploiting USDOT registration systems to illegally operate on American roads.”On September 4, 2026, Rep Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Shomari Figures (AL-02) introduced the Registration Enforcement for Vehicle Operations of Known Evaders (REVOKE) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.If…
Fraudsters who stage crashes would face up to 10 years in prison under new bill
A bipartisan House bill introduced today would increase penalties for staging automobile crashes to collect a payout.On September 3, U.S. Reps Laura Gillen, osh Gottheimer, and Vince Fong introduced the Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026.If passed, the bill would make it a federal crime to stage a motor vehicle…
78-year-old trucker found at rest stop hours after dying outside passenger door of rig
An elderly truck driver was discovered dead on the ground outside of his rig at a rest stop in Mississippi on Thursday.The 78-year-old driver was found on September 3rd at a rest area on Interstate 55 in Copiah County, Mississippi. According to Magnolia State Live, a passerby spotted the driver lying…
Lawsuit against illegal immigrant driver & companies that hired him filed on behalf of trooper killed during roadside inspection
The family of a trooper killed during a roadside CMV inspection is filing suit against the illegal immigrant driver, freight broker, and trucking company involved in the incident. Back in July, 44-year-old Pennsylvania Motor Carrier Enforcement inspector Michael E. Pahira was inspecting the tractor trailer of Walter Reinoso on the side…
Sanctuary cities’ CDL policies at forefront of Tuesday’s House Judiciary hearing
Serious traffic accidents involving illegal immigrants with commercial drivers licenses were at the forefront of a House Judiciary hearing covering the dangers of sanctuary cities this week. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement held the hearing on Tuesday, September 1st at 10 a.m. The hearing was titled “Sanctuary…
PBR still looking for two loads of stolen beer after fraudulent subcontracted trucking companies snag the loads
Pabst Brewing Co. is still looking for about $70,000 worth of stolen PBR after fraudulent practices by subcontracted trucking companies made the theft possible. The 1,602 cases of beer were stolen in two separate incidents on August 17th at a Montclair, California warehouse. The first theft involved a load of beer…