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How to become a truck driver in 2026, including CDL requirements, training timeline, costs, and first-year pay expectations.

April 23, 2026

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How to Become a Truck Driver in 2026 and Build a Strong Start on the Road

Becoming a truck driver in 2026 means meeting basic federal requirements, getting your CDL, completing required training, and landing your first job with a ...

The CVSA 2026 out-of-service criteria are now active. Learn the full list of updates affecting drivers, vehicles, ELD records, brakes, and inspections

April 7, 2026

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CVSA 2026 Out of Service Criteria Now Active Across North America

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has rolled out its 2026 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, replacing the previous version used in inspections across the ...

FMCSA has extended its waiver through January 10, 2026, allowing truck drivers to use paper medical examiner certificates for up to 60 days due to delays in state electronic reporting systems.

October 15, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Paper Med Card Waiver Through Early 2026

As of this week, truck drivers still have backup options when it comes to medical cards. On October 13, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...

July 17, 2025

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FMCSA Grants Temporary Waiver for Electronic Medical Certification Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is giving commercial drivers and carriers more time to adapt to its new electronic medical certification (MEC) ...

April 7, 2025

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New CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria Now in Effect

The 2025 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) are officially in place. These latest updates replace all previous ...

March 14, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Bird Flu Emergency Measures

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on March 7 that their bird flu emergency declaration has been extended, continuing regulatory relief for ...

April 15, 2024

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Trucking Industry Experts Argue Details of CDL Test Flexibility

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed rule, “Increased Flexibility for Testing and for Drivers after Passing the Skills Test,” faced significant pushback from ...

April 5, 2024

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Truck Drivers Feel New FMCSA Proposal on CDLs Could Inhibit Safety

Several hundred truck drivers have voiced their opposition to proposed modifications to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) CDL requirements. In February, the ...

February 16, 2024

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Truck Drivers Concerned Over Safety in Face of Proposed CDL Changes

The FMCSA recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking with the intention of enhancing flexibility for state driver licensing agencies and applicants. The proposed ...

February 9, 2024

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FMCSA Seeks Driver Comments on CDL Requirements

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements until April 2. These ...