Regulations from the BeginCDL.com CDL blog: what changed, what it means, and what to study.
Failing an English proficiency check at roadside has put drivers out of service since June 2025, and FMCSA has now proposed writing it into the regulations. Here is what inspectors ask and what the rule says.
Read the post →Since June 2025 medical examiners send your exam results straight to the state, and most CDL holders no longer hand in a paper card. The part that still catches drivers out is the 60-day downgrade.
Read the post →FMCSA narrowed who can hold a non-domiciled CDL, the rule took effect in March 2026, and a court challenge is still pending. A plain reading of what applies today.
Read the post →Ten real General Knowledge questions, no sign-up, scored the moment you finish.