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May 25, 2026

FMCSA Enforcement

English Language Proficiency Is Now a Federal Out-of-Service Violation. Here’s How to Protect Your Drivers.

By / / FMCSA Enforcement / 7 minutes of reading

The ELP requirement at 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2) has been on the books since 1937, but enforcement changed dramatically in 2025–2026. After 12,000+ OOS placements and federal statutory codification, here’s what carriers and drivers need to know.

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DOT Drug & Alcohol Compliance

Medical Marijuana Cards Still Don’t Work for CDL Drivers — Even After DEA Rescheduling. Here’s Why.

By / / DOT Drug & Alcohol Compliance / 7 minutes of reading

On April 28, 2026, the DEA rescheduled state-licensed marijuana to Schedule III. Seventeen days later, ODAPC posted a Part 40 Q&A confirming what didn’t change. Here’s what every CDL driver, DER, and MRO needs to know.

Medical Marijuana Cards Still Don’t Work for CDL Drivers — Even After DEA Rescheduling. Here’s Why. Read Post »

DOT Drug & Alcohol Compliance

Oral Fluid Rule Takes Effect June 10, 2026: What DOT-Regulated Carriers Must Do Right Now

By / / DOT Drug & Alcohol Compliance / 6 minutes of reading

The DOT’s Final Rule on oral fluid testing (FR 2026-09290) becomes effective June 10, 2026. Here’s the DER protocol change, the terminology updates, and the 18-month grace period explained in plain English.

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