NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today, a coalition from DOT, DHS, the White House and Top U.S. Attorney's announced the Joint Task Force Crossroads of America, a multi-state partnership to secure our highways and strengthen border security. Partnering across federal, state, and local agencies, the Task Force will target criminal networks and fraud to reduce highway fatalities and protect Americans. Actions Include: USDOT Emergency removal of 110 commercial driver’s license (CDL) schools associated with more

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced progress on two pilot programs that will test whether giving truck drivers more flexibility in managing their schedules can maintain or improve safety. The agency completed small-scale pre-tests in 2026 and is preparing for a larger rollout in 2027. Flexible Sleeper Berth Pilot Program This pilot will allow participating drivers to split their required 10 hours of off-duty time into two periods in any combinati

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Brake Safety Week has begun and will run through Aug. 29. This weeklong enforcement initiative is designed to improve brake safety and ensure that CMV's operating on North American highways are operating with properly maintained brakes. Throughout the week, law enforcement will conduct routine CMV inspections focusing on brake systems and components. Vehicles with brake (or other) violations will be cited and/or put out of serv