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USPS Enhances Trucking Safety, Phases Out Non-Vetted Drivers

1/6/2026

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On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Postal Service will tighten safety requirements for contracted trucking providers by phasing out non-domiciled drivers not vetted.
The move follows an emergency regulation by the U.S. Department of Transportation that restricts commercial driver licenses to immigrants or non-U.S. citizens after the Florida crash.
The USPS will monitor contractor performance and safety data to reduce accidents across its network, which handles 55,000 truckloads daily.

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Story summary

On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Postal Service will tighten safety requirements for contracted trucking providers by phasing out non-domiciled drivers not vetted.
The move follows an emergency regulation by the U.S. Department of Transportation that restricts commercial driver licenses to immigrants or non-U.S. citizens after the Florida crash.
The USPS will monitor contractor performance and safety data to reduce accidents across its network, which handles 55,000 truckloads daily.