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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 26, 2025

USDOT Issues Emergency Rule Tightening Non-Domiciled CDL Eligibility

In response to fatal crashes and an FMCSA audit claiming widespread licensing violations, USDOT is tightening eligibility for foreign drivers and threatening penalties against noncompliant states.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2025

Transportation Advisors Launches Compliance Commanders, First AI Bot for Real-Time FMCSA Guidance

Developed in partnership with Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute, this innovative tool is directly integrated with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulatory database.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2025

FMCSA Names Acting Administrator

In this role, Adrienne Camire will lead FMCSA’s efforts to advance commercial motor vehicle safety, improve the efficiency of the nation’s freight and passenger transportation systems, and restore common sense principles to regulatory oversight.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

Fatigue, Disregard for Safety Regulations Lead to Fatal N.Y. Bus, Truck Collision

As a result of the crash, six bus occupants died and two were seriously injured. Another six, including the bus driver, sustained minor injuries. The driver of the box truck was also seriously injured.

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ArticlesAugust 2, 2024

Why a Pre-DOT Audit is Important for Motorcoach Companies

Every bus company should know a DOT audit could come at any time, therefore, it's important to be prepared at all times.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 4, 2024

Feds Makes $180M Available to Promote Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety

The grants are open to state, territorial, and tribal organizations; local jurisdictions; academic institutions; and other training programs and entities to promote CMV safety-related activities.

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Newsby Alex RomanJanuary 22, 2024

FMCSA's Administrator Hutcheson Stepping Down

She will depart the agency on Jan. 26. Sue Lawless, FMCSA Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer, will serve as Acting Deputy Administrator and lead the agency.

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Newsby Alex RomanJuly 19, 2023

NTSB Investigating Factors in Greyhound Illinois Crash

During a press conference, the NTSB said the investigation will center around human performance, survival factors, and motor carrier factors, as well as rest area safety, bus occupant protection, potential driver fatigue, and medical fitness.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 31, 2023

FMCSA Launches New Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

The campaign seeks to give the nation’s 8.7 million commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers the information needed to identify and report suspected human trafficking.  

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2023

CVSA Kicks Off 3-Day International Roadcheck

Each year, CVSA highlights certain aspects of the roadside inspection. This year, inspectors will focus on anti-lock braking systems and cargo securement to emphasize the importance of those aspects of vehicle safety.

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