Court Schedules Arguments on FMCSA's New Hours of Service Rule on March 15, 2013
A fast-moving clash between federal regulators, state motor vehicle agencies, and the courts is reshaping who can legally hold and keep a non-domiciled commercial driver’s license (“CDL”). As California’s court-ordered...more
Federal registration for motor carriers, freight brokers, and surface freight forwarders is getting its biggest makeover in decades. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) is retiring its current,...more
For transportation and logistics employers in 2026, worker safety, compliance, and enforcement oversight may involve more than one regulator and extend beyond a single point in time....more
Electronic logging devices—referred to in the trucking industry as ELDs—are systems that connect to a commercial truck’s engine to record the time the truck is in operation. ...more
Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued final regulations directing state licensing agencies to limit issuance of new Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs) to...more
Cargo theft is not a new phenomenon, but in recent years it has evolved into an increasingly sophisticated, often international enterprise aimed at surreptitiously taking possession of another’s freight through calculated...more
Earlier this year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) finally placed into full effect the Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility Rule amendment. The FMCSA initially published this Rule in...more
On Feb. 23, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Department of Transportation issued a final rule revising federal regulations for state driver’s license agencies responsible for issuing commercial...more
Effective April 18, 2026, New York State employers will be restricted from obtaining or using a “consumer credit history” for hiring and personnel decisions, just as New York City employers have been for a number of years....more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on February 13, 2026, published a final rule significantly restricting eligibility for nondomiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner's permits...more
The Final Rule follows the FMCSA’s September 29, 2025 Interim Final Rule on non-domiciled CDLs and CLPs. The Final Rule and Interim Final Rule are materially identical....more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a new Final Rule that fundamentally changes the eligibility criteria for non-domiciled individuals seeking Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLPs) and Commercial...more
The digital evidence landscape has rapidly expanded as we enter into a new year. Fleets have increased their use of AI-driven safety tools, automated compliance systems, and reliance on telematics. While these...more
Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous and connected vehicles, smart infrastructure,...more
In the second half of 2025, the transportation industry witnessed a significant shift in commercial driver’s license (CDL) oversight by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), which continues today, altering...more
Stronger enforcement and evolving litigation are putting renewed scrutiny on CDL qualifications, training, and company hiring practices. Hosted by Hanson Bridgett LLP, this moderated discussion will focus on what companies...more
On December 1, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its intent to overhaul the vetting process for electronic logging devices (ELDs). According to the agency, the new, more rigorous process...more
After temporarily pausing a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interim final rule, the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. has taken the additional action of granting an emergency stay order over the rule. ...more
The federal appeals court in the District of Columbia has placed a temporary administrative stay on implementation of a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interim final rule that would limit issuance...more
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show” have raised concerns across supply chains that purchasers of transportation and logistics services may face new liabilities and...more
The Energy Marketers of America (“EMA”) submitted an October 29th letter styled: Request for Regulatory Relief from Renewal of the Hazardous Materials Endorsement for CDL Fuel Drivers (“Request”)....more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that it has strengthened requirements for issuance and renewal of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for non-domiciled applicants individuals. The...more
Don’t let your marketing activities get you into trouble. Speed of change has rapidly increased for all modes of transportation and logistics service providers. Change facing shipper customers is even higher....more
Last-mile transportation operations are continuing to grow despite the revocation of de minimis customs treatment. E-commerce retail and the demand for swift dependable deliveries are here to stay. In short, last-mile...more
On April 28, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order directing stricter enforcement of the longstanding English language proficiency requirement for commercial motor vehicle drivers. While the rule itself has been on...more