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By SafetyLane Magazine Regulatory Desk “Broker transparency is not a courtesy or a negotiable contract term — it is a federal obligation. When waivers replace compliance, trust in the freight market collapses.” Editor’s Note Broker transparency has long been treated as an abstract regulatory concept — cited in law, debated in courtrooms, and buried in contracts few carriers have the leverage to negotiate. The complaint calling for suspension of TQL’s broker authority forces t

By SafetyLane Editorial Staff A newly introduced bill in the U.S. House of Representatives is poised to reshape long-standing federal policy around the minimum age for interstate commercial driving. The proposal, aimed at allowing qualified 18- to 20-year-olds to operate in limited interstate commerce, has reinvigorated national debate around safety, workforce development, and the future of trucking. The Responsible Opportunity for Under-21 Trucking Engagement (ROUTE) Act , i

What the pause means for fleets, safety directors, and America’s driver pool By SafetyLane Editorial Staff A Swift Rule — and an Even Swifter Reversal In late September 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shocked the transportation world by issuing an Interim Final Rule  (IFR) that dramatically restricted eligibility for non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs)   and Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs) . The rule, announced as an “emergency

By the SafetyLane Editorial Team September 2025 Special Report An Unprecedented Federal Move On September 26, 2025, the Federal Motor...

By Safety Lane Staff July 2025 🏛️ How Did We Get Here? For years, the trucking industry has wrestled with tight margins, a chronic...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched an extensive nationwide verification of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs)...

Starting June 23, 2025, a major update is coming for CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and CLP (Commercial Learner’s Permit) drivers: the...

Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Draws Fire from Trucking Advocates As the U.S. House steers toward a showdown over the controversial...

The long-debated use of personal conveyance (PC) under Hours of Service (HOS) regulations is facing renewed scrutiny—and this time, the...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a formal Request for Information (RFI)  calling on the public—especially...

📢 New Rule, Major Impact: English Language Deficiency Will Now Ground Drivers On May 1, 2025 , the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance...

Here’s the Deal – The Official Language Debate Is Over For years, people have debated what the “official language” of the United States...

New Arkansas Law Targets CDL Drivers Lacking English Proficiency Starting immediately, Arkansas will fine CDL drivers $500 if they are...

A New Chapter in Highway Safety and Compliance On April 26, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order reviving and...

Езикът на пътната безопасност се завръща в центъра на вниманието На 28 април 2025 г. президентът Доналд Тръмп подписа изпълнителната...

Restoring the Language of Safety on America’s Roads In a move aimed at reinforcing long-standing—but loosely enforced—FMCSA regulations,...