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Logistics No CDL, DUI and Out-of-Service Orders: Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Ramps Up Across U.S.
Commercial vehicle enforcement officers in Arizona, California, and Indiana have intensified efforts to remove unsafe trucks and unqualified drivers from highways, issuing out-of-service orders and citations for missing CDLs, DUI, and mechanical defects. These actions highlight growing scrutiny on driver qualifications and vehicle safety, increasing compliance risks for carriers.
Logistics DHS, DOT Partner to Investigate 75 CDL Training Schools Suspected of Fraud
DHS and DOT announced a partnership to investigate 75 CDL training schools suspected of fraud, including falsifying records and improper certifications. The effort builds on previous actions that removed 24,000 drivers and canceled 28,000 illegally issued licenses.
Logistics DOT grants $25 million to transform Indiana's Jeffersonville port with major expansion
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $25 million BUILD grant to Ports of Indiana to support a $32 million expansion of the Jeffersonville port. The project will more than double the general cargo footprint, increase lift capacity from 35 to 300 tons, and add new crane, dock, and warehouse infrastructure. Completion is expected in 2028.
Logistics Operation Safe Driver Week Begins July 12: Ticket Penalties Last Long After the Week Ends
From July 12 to 18, 2026, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) runs Operation Safe Driver Week across the US, Canada, and Mexico, focusing on reckless, careless, or dangerous driving. During last year's campaign, officers stopped 8,739 vehicles, issuing 2,504 citations and 3,575 warnings. Speeding was the top infraction (917 citations), while the official focus area produced only 20 citations. The enforcement data underscores that routine violations, not just reckless driving, generate citations and long-term CSA score impacts.
Logistics One in Three Trucks Failed: What the 2026 CVSA Blitz Number Means for CSA Scores and Insurance
The 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck and surrounding DOT Blitz Week resulted in a 32.8% out-of-service rate from 15,952 inspections, up sharply from the 2025 official rate of 18.1%. Brake, tire, and lighting violations drove most OOS orders. Every violation enters FMCSA's Safety Measurement System and affects carrier CSA scores on a 24-month sliding window, with newer violations weighted more heavily. Carriers face immediate impacts on their CSA scores and insurance renewals.
Logistics DOT Pre-Screen Container Plan Aims to Cut Costs, Speed Supply Chains
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative, which would pre-screen import containers to streamline freight movement. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled the plan at the Port of Los Angeles, comparing it to TSA PreCheck. The initiative aims to reduce delays and lower costs as 52 million containers were processed at U.S. ports in 2025, with only 3-5% physically inspected.
The DVIR: The Hidden Compliance Risk in Your Trucking Operations
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