Statewide – Changes to Commercial Driver License Restrictions / Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Issues Updated Regulations

News Room - Delaware Department of Transportation

Dover — In order for Delaware’s Division of Motor Vehicles to stay in compliance with new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations a number of changes will be occurring, effective July 8. The new regulations will impact the appearance as well as the restrictions and endorsements contained on the Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and … Read more

Statewide – Nearly 650,000 Motorists Traveled Through Delaware's Toll Plazas for the Fourth of July Weekend

News Room - Delaware Department of Transportation

Dover — Over the holiday weekend, 648,583 motorists passed through Delaware’s three toll plaza locations: along I-95 in Newark, Route 1 at Biddles Corner, and Route 1 in Dover. Last year, 637,028 motorists traveled through the State’s toll plazas. From Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5, Newark Plaza served 305,374 vehicles; Biddles Corner served … Read more

Washington CDL holders must soon prove citizenship or permanent residency

OLYMPIA—Starting Sept. 1, 2015, anyone seeking a commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial learner permit (CLP) in Washington will be required to prove they are a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.   This new law does not affect anyone’s ability to get or retain a regular driver license. Commercial drivers are not required to … Read more