Media Watch: 2026-10-31

What trade and general media outlets are reporting. These are leads, not FreightFiles stories: stories are written only from government and court documents. Where such a document should exist, the desk searched for it; entries marked promoted became stories.

Litigation

• FAIR Sues New York DMV Again Over CDL Record Disclosure — The Federation for American Immigration Reform has filed a new lawsuit against the New York DMV after the agency again refused to release basic commercial driver's license records, according to media reports. (AOL.com 2026-10-28) Government source sought: Complaint filed in New York state or federal court by FAIR against NY DMV; not yet found.
• Immigration group sues New York DMV again over CDL record disclosure — FAIR reportedly filed a renewed lawsuit against the New York DMV after the agency again refused to release basic commercial driver's license records, an issue tied to broader non-domiciled CDL and immigration-enforcement disputes. (NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts 2026-10-29) Government source sought: Complaint filed in New York state or federal court, FAIR v. New York State DMV; not yet found.

State Watch

• West Virginia Bridge Weight Limit Cut to Nine Tons — WSAZ reports the weight limit on the Enslow Park Bridge has been reduced to nine tons, a restriction that would exclude most commercial trucks from the span. (WSAZ 2026-10-29) Government source sought: West Virginia DOT or county bridge weight-restriction order; not yet found.
• Washington State Truck Chain Requirement Takes Effect Nov. 1 — A local outlet reports Washington State's seasonal mandatory tire-chain requirement for commercial trucks begins November 1, though the underlying WSDOT or WSP notice has not been located. (NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts 2026-10-28) Government source sought: Washington State DOT/WSP chain-requirement regulation or notice; not yet found.