2026 Issue 3

The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators

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2026 Issue 3

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Features

How Recent FMCSA Updates Are Reshaping CDL Programs

By Amy Bernstein | September 16, 2026

Jurisdictions are finding that the best way to prepare for these changes is to maintain open lines of communication with federal partners—and one another.

Motor Vehicle Organizations Are Preparing for a Generational Workforce Transition

By Maggie Callahan | September 16, 2026

As employees retire and younger generations enter public service, agencies must preserve institutional knowledge while evolving workplace practices.

From the CEO

The Opportunity in Change for Motor Vehicle Agencies

By Ian Grossman | September 16, 2026

Building motor vehicle organizations that are resilient, adaptable and ready for what comes next.

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Departments

IN THE HEADLIGHTS

E-titling Picks Up Speed

By AAMVA | September 16, 2026

AAMVA’s Electronic Vehicle Sale Solution is now live, with more jurisdictions joining the effort and dealer transactions on the horizon.

Dashboard

New Surveys on Commercial Driver Licensing

By Janice Dluzynski | September 16, 2026

See what the industry is saying about commercial driver licensing (CDL).

MEMBER TOOLKIT

Navigating the Imported Vehicle Titling and Registration Maze

By AAMVA | September 16, 2026

New AAMVA guidance helps motor vehicle agencies with consistency, compliance and fraud prevention when titling and registering imported vehicles.

Industry Insight

A Decade of Collaboration for the Montana Department of Transportation

By Megan Kramer | September 16, 2026

How Montana and i3 Verticals are modernizing motor carrier services.

Jurisdiction Spotlight

The Replay Advantage: South Carolina’s CDL Body Camera Program

By Amy Bernstein | September 16, 2026

The program strengthens examiner consistency, deters fraud and creates new opportunities for training and quality assurance.

Crossword

Crossword: September 2026

By AAMVA | September 16, 2026

Dig into AAMVA’s crossword puzzle for June 2026.

Behind the Wheel

Q&A with Robin Rehborg

By AAMVA | September 16, 2026

Robin is the deputy director for driver safety at the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the incoming AAMVA chair.

Crossroads

Why Generations Are More Similar Than Different at Work

By AAMVA | September 16, 2026

Two workplace experts explain why clear expectations, open communication and a focus on growth matter more than generational stereotypes.

Taillights

Driving New Relationships

By AAMVA | September 16, 2026

Outgoing chair Bud Craddock shares his final letter as Robin Rehborg steps into the role for 2026-2027.

Web Exclusive

Inside AAMVA’s mDL Relying Party Showcase & Educational Forum

By AAMVA | October 3, 2026

Participants at AAMVA’s mDL Relying Party Showcase shared perspectives on mDL adoption, relying party engagement and the future of digital identity.

Behind the Badge: On Patrol with Sgt. Matt Sudduth

By AAMVA | May 20, 2026

AAMVA joined the Kentucky State Police for a behind-the-scenes look at how troopers patrol the highways and keep roads safe in this web exclusive.

Employee Safety and Security By the Numbers

By Claire Jeffrey | February 23, 2026

New survey data reveals safety and security challenges and recommends the path forward.

Sponsored Content

Thales Self-service Kiosk Solutions

By AAMVA | September 16, 2026

Transform user experience: see how Thales kiosks can make a difference.

Improve DMV Service Delivery with Granicus

By AAMVA | September 25, 2025

When digital governments perform at their best, they save more than time and money—they boost efficiency, reduce walk-ins and call volume, and free staff to focus on long-term goals.

The Hidden Cost of Sharing Source Code for DMV Modernization

By Contributed | March 10, 2025

State Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) across the country face growing pressure to modernize their systems.