Secretary Sean Duffy is turning up the heat on California after another truck driver holding a non-domiciled CDL issued by the state was involved in a fatal crash. But California is pushing back.
October 27, 2025California News Updates
DOT Renews Criticism of Immigrant Drivers After Crash
A truck driver accused of being under the influence and causing a fiery crash that killed three people on a California freeway is in the country illegally, U.S. ϳԹland Security officials said.
October 24, 20252 More States Respond to FMCSA’s ELP Mandate
New Mexico, Washington and California were warned by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy to enforce English-language proficiency regulations or face withholding of up to 100% of the funds.
October 23, 2025Why California Refutes FMCSA’s ELP Enforcement Claim
“California does require ELP and tests for it as a condition of receiving a CDL, and you can read that for yourself,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a social media post.
October 20, 2025States Targeted by DOT Respond to Non-Domiciled CDL Freeze
An FMCSA audit recently found compliance issues in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Washington. South Dakota was first to acknowledge them.
October 16, 2025DOT to Withhold $40M From California Over English Enforcement
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said California is the only state that is failing to enforce English-language requirements for truckers.
October 16, 2025Cargo Theft Costs Trucking, Logistics Firms $18M Daily
ATRI researchers conducted numerous interviews with industry participants who lost goods due to cargo theft. They also had input from experts who work to monitor and prevent this crime.
October 9, 2025Chevron Refinery Fire Near Los Angeles Extinguished
Chevron Corp.’s El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County has extinguished a fire that broke out the night of Oct. 2 and shut multiple units.
October 3, 2025Greenlane Launches Dealer Program to Ramp Up EV Truck Sales
Greenlane is rolling out a dealer program that offers charging credits and software perks to make electric trucks more accessible, signing Velocity Truck Centers as its first partner.
September 23, 2025Amazon Battles Claims of 'Control' Over Contract Drivers
Amazon.com exercised “overwhelming control” over subcontracted drivers it claimed weren’t its employees, U.S. labor board attorneys told a judge Sept. 22.
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