by Highway Driver Leasing | Sep 29, 2026 | FMCSA Regulation, Trucking Industry
For years, the industry has lived in a strange contradiction: federal law requires commercial drivers to read and speak English, but enforcement has been inconsistent at best. Now, FMCSA is proposing a rule that would finally give inspectors the authority, and the...
by Highway Driver Leasing | Feb 3, 2026 | FMCSA Regulation
The U.S. Department of Transportation has confirmed that FMCSA’s random drug and alcohol testing rates will remain unchanged for 2026, marking the sixth consecutive year with no adjustments. For FMCSA‑regulated drivers, the random drug testing rate stays at 50%, while...
by Highway Driver Leasing | Feb 3, 2026 | FMCSA Regulation
FMCSA has extended its waiver allowing CDL and CLP holders to use a paper copy of their Medical Examiner’s Certificate for up to 60 days after an exam. The previous extension was set to expire January 10; the new deadline now runs through April 10, 2026. The extension...
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...
