Ben Greenberg is back on Beyond the Bulldog for a fast-moving update from the front lines of trucking advocacy. As president and CEO of the North Carolina Trucking Association, and part of the broader ATA federation briefings, Ben breaks down what is changing right now at both the state and national level and what it means for fleets, owner operators, and professional drivers.

This episode focuses on three issues getting major attention across the industry: illegal truck booting and the newer “immobilization” scheme, the crackdown on CDL mills and training integrity, and the tightening spotlight on non domiciled CDLs and English proficiency enforcement. Ben explains what NCTA is pushing in Raleigh, what is being discussed through ATA channels, and why consistency and safety standards matter for protecting the public, protecting good carriers, and protecting the reputation of the industry.

Ben discusses:

-What NCTA does for members across advocacy, education, and promotion, and how ATA level briefings help state associations quickly translate federal shifts into practical guidance

-The evolution of illegal truck booting into truck “immobilization,” why it is still a major problem, and how North Carolina’s law that became effective December 1, 2025 is being enforced and challenged

-CDL integrity efforts, including what “CDL mills” are, why enforcement is ramping up, and what prospective drivers and carriers should look for in legitimate training

-Non domiciled CDLs and English proficiency, why these issues are tied to trust and safety, and how rules and enforcement are shifting in a way drivers and fleets need to track closely What’s next?

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