Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Guide
The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is a federal requirement for commercial motor carriers that conduct interstate travel. Since 2005, a federal mandate has been in place to create a unified motor carrier database. This consolidation of individual state databases enables the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to regulate commercial vehicles across the nation. The […]
English Proficiency & Safety Requirements
Updates to English Proficiency and Safety Requirements On May 20, 2025, USDOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy signed an enforcement order that introduces stricter enforcement for English Language Proficiency (ELP) to all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This shift comes years after the 2016 policy that loosened up ELP requirements for the trucking industry. During this […]