by Highway Driver Leasing | Dec 8, 2025 | FMCSA Regulation
For years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been working toward a fully digital medical certification process. That transition has been notoriously bumpy. However, a solution is finally here, and it’s critical for drivers and carriers to...
by Highway Driver Leasing | Oct 13, 2025 | FMCSA Regulation
On September 26, 2025, the Department of Transportation (DOT) declared a national emergency over how states issue commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to noncitizens. The reason? A federal audit uncovered systemic failures that allowed ineligible drivers to stay on the...
by Highway Driver Leasing | Aug 29, 2025 | FMCSA Regulation
U.S. Pauses Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers The U.S. government has temporarily paused the issuance of work visas for commercial truck drivers, citing concerns over non-English-speaking drivers and the issuance of non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses...
by Highway Driver Leasing | Aug 29, 2025 | FMCSA Regulation
FMCSA Extends Waiver for CDL Medical Certificates The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a temporary waiver to ease the transition to electronic driver medical certificates. Originally set as a 15-day waiver, the updated policy now...