Trucking Regulations Shift in Major Ways in 2025
The trucking industry faced a whirlwind of regulatory changes in 2025, from emission rollbacks to stricter driver requirements. These shifts aimed at deregulation and enforcement reform had significant impacts on safety compliance and carrier operations.Key TakeawaysEPA rolled back emissions rules for heavy-duty trucks in March 2025, easing nitrogen oxide requirements.New English proficiency mandate for CDL drivers was introduced to improve safety and communication on the roads.The DOT launched nationwide audits targeting non-domiciled CDL holders, aiming to remove unqualified drivers from the road.Beginning in March 2025, the EPA announced a rollback of Clean Trucks Plan rules aimed at easing nitrogen oxide emissions requirements for heavy-duty trucks. This move was seen as a major deregu...