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December 06, 2025

Missouri may strengthen truck driver protection from towing

Missouri is strengthening truck driver protections against predatory towing with bills like HB 745 and SB 516, aiming to create a state review board, dispute process, and clearer regulations for nonconsensual tows, giving truckers recourse against excessive fees and unfair practices, a move support...

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December 04, 2025

Illinois to tighten rules for drivers who do not speak English

House Bill 4184, introduced by Republican Adam Niemerg of Dietrich, aims to restrict the issuance of driver's licenses and permits to non-U. S. citizens. It prohibits such persons from obtaining or renewing licenses and permits, and also excludes permanent residents and foreigners with permanent re...

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December 03, 2025

Minnesota could lose millions due to the CDLs

The U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has warned the state of Minnesota about the possible loss of $30. 4 million in federal highway funding if the state does not revoke illegally issued commercial driver's licenses (CDL) to non-residents. On December 1, US Secretary of Transportati...

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December 03, 2025

Texas driver caught smuggling 23 people in sleeper, VIDEO

A truck driver was arrested Nov. 28 in Texas. Border patrol found 23 illegal immigrants who were brought to the U. S. secretly, being hidden inside the truck. A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper conducted a traffic stop on a Freightliner for “driving on an improved shoulder” along I-3...

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December 01, 2025

Sales of Class 8 trucks reached the lowest level in a year in October

Sales of new Class 8 trucks in the United States in October fell to the lowest level of the year, totaling 14, 690 units, down 9. 5% from September. This was the fourth consecutive month of decline. Compared to October 2024, sales decreased by 29. 6%. The main reason is probably the ongoing...

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