Former driving school owner pleads guilty to bribing CDL examiner

March 25, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

James F. Welburn, former owner of American Truck Driving Academy in Lee County, Alabama, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bribery in relation to federal…

CBD can jeopardize your CDL

January 10, 2020 | by Rick Stoff |

Even products labeled as THC-free may cause positive drug tests

The market for products containing cannabidiol (CBD) has exploded since the federal government legalized products…

FMCSA postpones Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse queries after rocky start

January 8, 2020 | by Ken Presley |

Washington, DC – As reported in yesterday’s Member Newsletter , many motor carriers continue to incur challenges querying the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse…

FMCSA proposes streamlined procedures for licensing new drivers

August 22, 2019 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a rule that would grant states greater flexibility in conducting skills tests for individuals seeking commercial…

Driver licensing rules eased

April 3, 2019 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a final rule streamlining the process and reducing costs to upgrade from a Class…