Drivers Legal Plan today announced it has joined the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry (ACT 1), a distinguished coalition of industry suppliers. Joining ACT 1 aligns Drivers Legal Plan with North America's leading transportation brands and deepens its 35-year commitment to supporting the trucking… Read This Article
On May 17, 2026, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unveiled a massive, bipartisan piece of legislation known as the BUILD America 250 Act. Clocking in at over 1,000 pages, this five-year, $580 billion surface transportation reauthorization must be passed before the current funding expires… Read This Article
The "chameleon carrier" phenomenon is an insidious and deeply frustrating problem that has plagued our nation's highways for years. As advocates for highway safety, the CDL defense attorneys at Drivers Legal Plan®, recognize that this is a massive threat to the public, and we are… Read This Article
It was a pleasure to recently sit down with my dear friend Todd Amen, President and CEO of ATBS, for our newest episode of The CDL Files podcast. Todd is a true pillar in the trucking industry when it comes to taxes and profitability for… Read This Article
If you’ve been driving for any length of time, you know the rules around independent contractors seem to change every time the wind blows. Just when the dust settled on the 2024 standards, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a newly proposed rule.
On February… Read This Article
At Drivers Legal Plan (DLP), we know that a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) isn't just a piece of plastic — it’s a credential that represents immense responsibility and skill. Recently, our Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, Marilyn Surber, took The CDL Files podcast on the… Read This Article
Guest Article* Author: Ben Wilkens
As we move into 2026, cybersecurity leaders across the transportation sector face an environment where digital risk has become inseparable from operational risk. The most effective strategies for the year ahead are those that strengthen defenses against fast-moving, highly adaptive adversaries… Read This Article
From driving to docking and loading, here are the hazards to watch and simple ways to cut your risk of injury* as a CDL driver.
It’s not exactly an industry secret that professional truck driving is a physical job. Beyond the hours on the highway, drivers… Read This Article
This article* by Brad Klepper was originally posted in the Ask the Attorney Column, The Trucker, December, 2025. Got questions about this topic? The CDL attorneys at Drivers Legal Plan® can help!
If you are a fleet safety director or a professional driver in late 2025,… Read This Article
This blog highlights the inaugural episode of The CDL Files podcast, where our hosts Marilyn Surber and Brad Klepper take listeners on a captivating journey through the trucking industry, blending humor, personal stories, and the kind of deep industry insight you’ve come to expect from… Read This Article
