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Breaking News: USDOT & DHS Launch Historic Interagency Crackdown on Trucking Fraud & CDL Violations
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a nationwide interagency operation targeting fraud, unvetted training providers, and non-compliant licensing in the commercial trucking sector. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) executed the emergency removal of over 110 Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) schools from the official Training Provider […]
FMCSA Tightens Cargo Securement & Axle Weight Enforcement for Specialized Hauling
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in coordination with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has increased targeted roadside inspections for heavy haul combinations. Enforcement officers are focusing heavily on Working Load Limits (WLL) for chain securement, secondary attachment tie-downs for heavy equipment (excavators, bulldozers, cranes), and precise axle-weight distribution across multi-axle RGN and […]