The federal action
USDOT and the Department of Homeland Security announced a joint commercial-vehicle enforcement action called Operation Highway Shield. The agencies said checks focused on driver eligibility and safety compliance.
Keep the issues separate
A roadside inspection may involve licensing, medical qualification, hours of service, vehicle condition and immigration-related authority under different laws. Drivers should not assume that one valid document resolves every requirement.
Before dispatch
Confirm the CDL class and endorsements, medical-certification status, duty records, vehicle registration and shipping papers. Carriers should correct database mismatches promptly and give drivers a clear escalation contact.
U.S. Department of Transportation
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