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 More
Drivers Legal Plan is proud to help shape the future of transportation by investing in emerging leaders. With sponsorship from Drivers Legal Plan and Tenstreet, the Truckload Carriers Association created TCA Elevate to develop the next generation of talent in the truckload industry. The program… Read More
Guest Article* Author: Brandon Wiseman, Trucksafe Consulting, LLC
Following a rash of high-profile commercial vehicle crashes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in September 2025 moved to overhaul how commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) are issued to “non-domiciled” drivers (i.e., foreign nationals). It did so via… Read More
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 More
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 More
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 More
In this blog, we feature another thought-provoking episode of The CDL Files podcast! Our host, Marilyn Surber, dives deep into the foundation of the trucking industry: education.
In this episode, our guest, Martin Garsee, discusses the transformative impact of truck driver training, the role of technology… Read More
Safety is more than just a checklist; it is a commitment to saving lives.
In this blog, we'll share highlights from one of our most popular episodes of The CDL Files podcast, where host Marilyn Surber sits down for a powerful conversation with Jeremy Stickling, the… Read More
In the constantly evolving sphere of trucking regulations, maintaining currency with federal mandates is an operational imperative for both commercial drivers and fleet operators. In this blog, we dive into an in-depth episode of The CDL Files, where Marilyn Surber, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer… Read More
We are excited to bring you the latest insights from this episode of The CDL Files podcast, where Drivers Legal Plan's Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, Marilyn Surber, hosts a vital conversation about a crisis impacting every single driver: health and longevity.
In this episode, Marilyn… Read More
