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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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Colorado troopers warn of ‘strong penalties’ after investigating hundreds of distracted driving crashes involving CMVs in 2025
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) issued an alert reminding truck drivers that they could face serious penalties for distracted driving.In an August 20 news release, CSP shared commercial vehicle distracted driving crash statistics from last year and warned truckers of the penalties they could face if they are caught texting…
Truck driver arrested for DUI after driving wrong way on I-5, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrested a semi truck driver who crashed after traveling the wrong way on an interstate in Siskiyou County.The incident occurred on the night of August 22, 2026, according to CHP’s Yreka Division.Troopers said that “several motorists encountered a terrifying situation when a big rig was…
Texas troopers find 1,935 violations during commercial vehicle blitz in Mentone
The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) uncovered nearly 2,000 violations during a commercial vehicle enforcement operation in Mentone.On August 20, 2026, TXDPS released results from a recent compliance detail focusing commercial vehicles operating in the Mentone, Texas, area.See below for results:351 Inspections1,935 Total Violations Issued — 5.5 per inspection167…
Texas truck driver sentenced for I-10 crash that killed undocumented passenger during human smuggling attempt
A Texas truck driver was sentenced to prison for a crash that claimed the life of a person that he was transporting during a human smuggling attempt in 2024.Moises Gabriel Castillo, Jr., 40, was sentenced to 57 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, according…
Chris Spear abruptly steps away from ATA, leaving organization to form “search committee” for new President and CEO candidate
Chris Spear has officially stepped away from the ATA in an abrupt decision that has sparked the launch of a “search committee” for the organization’s new President and CEO. The announcement was made by all involved parties on Friday, August 21st, effective immediately. “Chris Spear informed our Executive Committee today that he…
Non-domiciled CDLs: Legislation seeks more FMCSA oversight
New bill would require FMCSA to audit states’ non-domiciled CDLsU.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming) this week introduced legislation to require federal regulators to audit states issuing non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses to “illegal aliens and unqualified drivers,” according to a press release from Hageman’s office.While text of the newly introduced “Strengthening Transportation Oversight and…