Vermont’s Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented a new procedure for motor vehicle tax calculations. Starting June 1, 2026, when a vehicle’s shipping weight (also called empty or curb weight) no longer reflects the actual weight due to alterations or modifications, applicants must complete a...

On June 1, 2026 the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced a significant change to how future commercial truck and bus drivers will earn their credentials. To align with requirements from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) – the agency that sets standards for...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced on June 1, 2026 that it has resumed issuing non‑domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and commercial learner permits to individuals holding H‑2A work visas. The program had been suspended since July 2022 after changes in federal...

Arizona’s transportation planners are inviting the public to weigh in on the future of central Phoenix’s busiest freeways. On June 1, 2026, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced the start of the Central Phoenix Transportation Corridor Study, a long‑range planning effort conducted...

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has announced a major resurfacing project for State Route 83 through the small community of Sonoita in Santa Cruz County. According to ADOT’s May 5, 2026 “Project Spotlight” update, road crews will spend the next few weeks repairing a two‑mile stretch...

New York’s ongoing campaign against distracted driving is yielding results. On April 29, 2026, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) announced that law enforcement officers issued more than 54,000 tickets during “Operation Hang Up,” a weeklong mobilization focused on catching drivers who...

As National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day approaches, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society are reminding residents that adopting a pet and supporting animal welfare go hand in hand. On April 29, 2026, the DMV announced it is teaming up with the region’s...

Georgia drivers who rely on the Department of Driver Services (DDS) online portal should plan ahead for a scheduled maintenance outage on March 29. According to a notice posted on the DDS website, the agency’s Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES) will be taken offline from...

On Tuesday, March 10 2026, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen its Wilmington service center for the first time since a December 2025 tragedy forced its closure. According to state officials, the facility will resume operations at 8:00 a.m. but services will be provided exclusively...

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public feedback on plans to replace the bridge carrying Iowa Highway 141 over an unnamed creek east of Hornick in Woodbury County. The existing bridge, constructed decades ago, no longer meets current design standards and limits traffic flow...