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House Bill Opens a New Pathway for Under-21 CDL Drivers
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
Dec 18, 20253 min read
A Historic Step Forward: U.S. House of Representatives Launches the First Congressional Trucking Caucus
REGULATORY AFFAIRS | INDUSTRY POLICY | DECEMBER 2025 By Evelina Petrov, Senior Policy Correspondent, SafetyLane Magazine In a landmark moment for the American freight system, members of the U.S. House of Representatives have established the nation’s first Congressional Trucking Caucus . Created to elevate trucking issues at the federal level, this caucus represents a bipartisan commitment to address safety, workforce development, regulatory modernization, and the economic vit
Dec 18, 20253 min read
COURT HALTS FMCSA’S EMERGENCY RULE ON NON-DOMICILED CDLs
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
Nov 11, 20254 min read
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”: The Good, The Bad, and What It Really Means for the Trucking Industry
By Safety Lane Staff July 2025 🏛️ How Did We Get Here? For years, the trucking industry has wrestled with tight margins, a chronic...
Jul 3, 20256 min read
Important Medical Certification Update for CDL Drivers – FMCSA Goes Digital
Starting June 23, 2025, a major update is coming for CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and CLP (Commercial Learner’s Permit) drivers: the...
Jun 23, 20252 min read
FMCSA Issues New Enforcement Guidance on English Language Proficiency for Inspectors
Effective Immediately | CVSA Alignment Coming June 25 In a pivotal shift that marks the end of a decade-long relaxed stance, the Federal...
May 21, 20253 min read
“Personal Conveyance Under Fire: CVSA Pushes for Stricter Limits”
The long-debated use of personal conveyance (PC) under Hours of Service (HOS) regulations is facing renewed scrutiny—and this time, the...
May 20, 20253 min read
🚨 SAFETY LANE NEWS REPORT 🚨DOT Calls for Public Input on Regulations to Remove or Modify, Following Executive Orders from President Trump
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a formal Request for Information (RFI) calling on the public—especially...
May 2, 20253 min read
CVSA Adds English Proficiency to Out-of-Service Criteria—Effective June 25
📢 New Rule, Major Impact: English Language Deficiency Will Now Ground Drivers On May 1, 2025 , the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance...
May 1, 20253 min read
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