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New federal policy requires proof of legal immigration status for all commercial truck drivers in Texas
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (381+ words) Alexa is a multimedia journalist in Central Texas. WACO, Texas (KXXV) " A new federal policy is changing who can legally hold a commercial driver's license. As of March 16, drivers must provide proof of legal immigration status to obtain or renew…...
'What took them so long?': Thousands of truck-driving schools could close after violations investigation
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (403+ words) WACO, Texas (KXXV) " Thousands of truck-driving schools across the country could soon shut down after the U.S. Department of Transportation identified widespread compliance violations during recent investigations. Eddy Hooker, director of ACE Truck-Driving Academy in Waco, said the public often forgets…...
Transportation Department imposes new restrictions on commercial driver’s licenses for noncitizens
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (390+ words) The Department of Transportation on Friday announced a new crackdown on the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to noncitizens and foreign nationals in the United States, suggesting state licensing bodies had engaged in "widespread non-compliance" of existing regulations that have…...
Texas DPS to enforce English Proficiency Requirement for commercial drivers
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (153+ words) AUSTIN, Texas (KXXV) " Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that he is directing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to strictly enforce an English language proficiency requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. At the Governor's direction,…...
Governor Abbott's new directive: No English, no driving a commercial vehicle in Texas
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (300+ words) Hi! I'm Kenny Graves, your Neighborhood Reporter for the Brazos Valley. BRYAN, Texas (KRHD) " Texas Governor Greg Abbott is ordering a zero-tolerance policy for English proficiency among commercial drivers. Gov. Abbott has directed Texas DPS troopers to strictly enforce federal…...
Cost of fresh produce set to rise as tariffs impact imports
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (296+ words) The cost of eating healthy is climbing as new tariffs on imported fruits and vegetables begin to impact grocery stores and restaurants, pushing prices higher for consumers. President Donald Trump has defended the move, saying higher tariffs will help boost…...
Gen Z turning to truck driving careers amid industry shortage and competitive salaries
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (352+ words) MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas " Young adults are turning to truck driving careers as the industry faces a shortage and offers starting salaries of $60,000 to $70,000. Young adults are finding new opportunities in the trucking industry as companies face a shortage of drivers…...