DOT background checks are mandatory for commercial drivers and include driving record reviews, drug/alcohol testing, ...

The Transportation Department declared a national emergency Sept. 26 after an audit found widespread failures in how states issue commercial driver licenses to noncitizens. New federal rules require ...

It's official: There's a government shutdown, which federal agencies expect will lead to the furlough of numerous government employees. The trucking industry, while comprised of mostly private ...

The Department of Transportation released a Sept. 30 shutdown plan showing trucking and highway programs will continue operating because they are funded through the Highway Trust Fund and ...