Overdrive StaffBusinessTrucking's top issues: Survey opens | One log truck, 23 violationsEarly this year, Overdrive readers ranked insurance and equipment costs, excessive regs, and freight market challenges their biggest. Also: 23 violations (5 OOS) in one inspection; state's big reminder of federal penalties for distracted driving.August 25, 2026LifePrison time for driver guilty of human smuggling | 'Freedom Haulers' CDL terms adoptedThe former truck driver previously pleaded guilty to charges related to smuggling four undocumented migrants in his truck. Also: Idaho incorporates 'Freedom Haulers' CDL eligibility changes; St. Christopher Fund gets new leadership.August 24, 2026RegulationsNon-domiciled CDLs: Legislation seeks more FMCSA oversightAmong other provisions, FMCSA would need to review random samples of non-domiciled CDLs in every state. Also: I-205 bridge closure this weekend; Oregon online self-service heavy-oversize permitting system, one year since launch.August 21, 2026BusinessGoogle offers large-truck routing | Truck tonnage down: ATATrucking activity in the United States decreased 1% in July after rising 1.5% in June, ATA reported. Also: Google's new customizable truck routing system to account for bridge heights, restricted routes, more; new truck parking in the Lone Star State.August 20, 2026Life195 clean inspections, 3 years: Radioactive waste hauler honored | Cargo theives, traffickers bustedCAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash was named CVSA's International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) winner. Also: North Carolina police recover $250K in copper stolen in cargo theft; border officers bust drug trafficker.August 19, 2026EquipmentDetroit stays course with 2027 engines, owner-ops worry over EPA changesThe engine maker will phase out 2026 engines for EPA 2027-compliant power in January, as big margins of owner-ops oppose EPA's emissions-warranty rollback or favor axe-ing the '27 regs entirely. Also: Volvo, Mack trucks recalled for roof marker light, Internationals for windshield wiper malfunction.August 18, 2026RegulationsFederal judge halts DOT's CDL records demandA judge blocked DOT and DHS from obtaining more than 17 million CDL records, for now, amid states' ongoing lawsuit. Also: Alleged tax fraud targeting owner-ops -- accountant indicted on 54 counts; autonomous trucking company gets permit to test in California.August 17, 2026RegulationsBill would codify Trump's vets-to-CDLs initiative | 'Deportable' Russian driver busted with methThe bill would make permanent the Trump administration's initiative to fast track CDLs for veterans. Also: Trucking conditions remained strong in June; "deportable" Russian truck driver busted with meth in Louisiana; latest Highway Angel.August 14, 2026LifeWashout closes section of I-70 in Indiana | NY inspectors put 126 OOSThe westbound lanes of the interstate in eastern Indiana are closed after flooding washed out a section. The section is back open as of Aug. 14. Also: 126 trucks put OOS during New York blitz; I-5 lane shifts planned tonight.August 13, 2026Regulations'Illegal alien' with expired CDL arrested | Mich. trucking school suspendedDHS said the driver, whose CDL expired in June, had been issued a final order of removal by a DOJ Immigration Judge. Also: State suspends trucking school for training, record-keeping violations; more HOS relief for wildfire response in two states; Paccar Parts expands.August 12, 2026Page 1 of 1681Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsCourt blocks DOT’s demand for CDL records, siding with statesThe court's temporary restraining order weighed heavily in favor of the states’ arguments, dealing a blow to the government’s chances of obtaining the full CDLIS database records.Pride & PolishSon's 'Thumper' 1980 Kenworth K100 matches father's '79 modelCSA's Data TrailBrake inspections incoming: Where troopers will focus annual blitzBusinessCourts cracking down on double brokers with two important casesEquipmentDetroit stays course with 2027 engines, owner-ops worry over EPA changes
