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Business
Trump wants to drop the federal fuel tax. How could it impact trucking?
The White House and members of Congress say they'll move to cut taxes from fuel prices as the war in Iran makes diesel costs soar to unheard-of heights.
May 11, 2026
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Regulations
Roadcheck preview? Inspectors park 15 trucks, 10 drivers
A four-hour effort targeting Port of Entry dodgers, among others, along I-80 at the Wyo.-Utah border found 153 violations from 34 inspections. Also: Arizona sheriff warns of potential cargo theft ring along I-40; New York State Thruway changes hours at certain welcome centers.
May 8, 2026
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Regulations
C.H. Robinson gave thousands of loads to double-brokering chameleon carrier: Court docs
A carrier says C.H. Robinson staff told him to create new entities as FMCSA shut down his fleets, and he double brokered and hauled thousands of loads for the broker. After a deadly crash, the carrier's deposition contains disturbing allegations.
May 7, 2026
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Business
Spot rates hit all-time high as diesel cost surges again
Spot market rates reflected fuel's increase, hitting another record high during the week ending May 1.
May 6, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban scores major victory in clash with non-citizen drivers
Courts won't block FMCSA's ongoing purge of nearly 200,000 non-domiciled CDL holders after overhauling its legal arguments about safety impacts.
May 6, 2026
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Truckers still torn: Truck Parking Club's huge growth with pay-to-park
The TPC company's arguably done more to add parking capacity than any private entity, in just a few years. A small fleet owner finds utility in a monthly reservation, while an owner-op criticizes TPC's intrusion on "free" spaces at truck stops. How many? Numbers might surprise you.
May 5, 2026
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Overdrive Radio
Roadcheck 2026: Toughest states for HOS violations
With CVSA's annual Roadcheck upcoming May 12-14, take a look at rankings for the toughest HOS-enforcement states, and ways owner-ops might prepare for inspectors' focus on ELD tampering, false logs.
May 4, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
Prime Route Transport, a Super Ego chameleon fleet, accused of ELD cheating with video evidence
A driver provides video evidence and explosive allegations of ELD cheating at a big fleet with bad safety scores. Reached for comment, the fleet didn't even deny it.
May 4, 2026
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Trucker of the Year
The problem-solver: Trucker of the Month Sam Kelly's big biz comeback
Problem-solver Sam Kelly's Black Sheep Express is poised to capitalize on freight improvement this year, leased to CST Lines and with a mix of dedicated and self-dispatched freight, striving through true service to show customers "every reason" his three-truck fleet beats the competition.
April 30, 2026
Three-truck Black Sheep Express owner-operator Sam Kelly is Overdrive's Trucker of the Month for April, putting him in the running for the 2026 annual honor. Enter your own business via the initial entry form at this link.
Regulations
FMCSA's state DataQs reform sparks call for 'frivolous'-challenge penalties
Fair is fair? Early responses from states queried about FMCSA's big DataQs reforms earlier this month show little in the way of change in the offing. Yet one state took DataQs-fairness concerns in another direction, calling for carrier penalties for false challenges.
April 29, 2026
Are you ready for Roadcheck? Friendly reminder: the annual inspection event's upcoming May 12-14. Keep tuned next week for a little more advance reporting.
Regulations
Review records now: May 14 deadline for FMCSA's new registration system
FMCSA-registered entities have until May 14 to take these initial steps to ensure preparation for rollout of the agency's new Motus registration system, aimed at increasing security against fraudulent actors. Review your records now to ensure continuity with the system update.
April 29, 2026
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Business
Flatbed freight's remarkable rise -- total rates up, fuel dips again
FTR and Truckstop.com reported all-in spot rates hit a record high last week. When fuel surcharges are pulled out, though, linehaul's still about 20 cents/mile shy of a new record. Roadcheck in two weeks could be the catalyst for a surge.
April 28, 2026
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Regulations
Super Ego's 'chameleon' network includes some of the most dangerous fleets in trucking
Super Ego's chameleon carrier network includes large fleets with shockingly bad safety scores and a history of fatal crashes, data from the Central Analysis Bureau shows. Overdrive analysis shows a crash rate four times higher than recent-history industry-wide rates.
April 28, 2026
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Overdrive Radio
20% MPG boost: GDL Enterprise's right-place, right-time new-truck investment
Year 2025 was a rollercoaster mostly headed downhill for owner-op Greg Labosky, yet with a new truck purchased in January, he's improved fuel mileage considerably, by well more than a mile per gallon not even past break-in.
April 27, 2026
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Regulations
TIA responds to 'chameleon carrier' firestorm around Super Ego, C.H. Robinson
The biggest broker trade group responded to the outrage over chameleon carriers. Questioned on some of the bolder points, TIA stopped short of defending any one broker's actions.
April 24, 2026
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Regulations
State Department resumes issuing visas for commercial truck drivers as non-domiciled CDLs return
The State Department quietly reversed its ban on visas for commercial truck drivers, and now states are issuing non-domiciled CDLs again, at a relatively speedy clip, too.
April 23, 2026
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Regulations
Department of Justice officially reschedules marijuana: What truckers need to know
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order to reschedule marijuana, recognizing its potential health benefits and relaxing restrictions. But truckers, still beware.
April 23, 2026
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Business
Diesel on downswing? | Ohio Turnpike targeting trucking companies for unpaid tolls
Each of the 315 companies identified owe at least $5,000 in unpaid tolls, with the highest toll bill exceeding $150K. Also: Two weeks of diesel-price declines are in the books; Idaho CDL applicant guilty of bribing CDL skills tester; top truck stops for women truckers.
April 22, 2026
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Arizona logs 281 ELD-cheat OOS violations from just 115 driver inspections
Arizona inspectors are citing multiple out-of-service violations to individual drivers caught fabricating logs. Overdrive reports as states get wise to the new breed of ELD cheats.
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Regulations
Owner-op jailed in Oklahoma for hauling 'legal' hemp
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Momentum building: Trucker of the Month Sam Kelly, 3 trucks and counting
Just 250 of these special-edition Freedom 250 Peterbilt 589s will be built -- the Model's available for order now.
Equipment
Peterbilt launches limited-edition 'Freedom 250' 589
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