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Regulations
New bill looks to ensure compliance with 28-hour rule for livestock haulers
Bill sponsors say enforcement of the law for interstate livestock transport has been lax, and the legislation would require a new mechanism to monitor compliance. Also: Big I-40/U.S. 93 interchange project is halfway done; latest Highway Angel.
September 12, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
Judge rules on patent infringement complaint between ELD/telematics providers Samsara, Motive
A U.S. International Trade Commission judge has issued a preliminary determination in a case in which Samsara alleged patent infringement by Motive. Also: Truck driver pleads guilty to smuggling Mexicans in U.S. illegally; ATRI opens new research into entry-level drivers.
September 11, 2025
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Regulations
Legislation aims to require English proficiency enforcement for all truckers that cross a scale
The bill would require weigh stations to check CDLs for "irregularities" and enforce ELP requirements "on each commercial motor vehicle that enters a weigh station." Also: Two more sentenced in CDLs-for-bribes scheme; Volvo launches Load Finder for customers; latest Highway Angel.
September 10, 2025
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Don't judge the next-generation book by its cover: CDL training for the future
Jackson Brosmore wasn't a "classroom kind of student," but a new high school CDL program helped him find his path, and intrastate commercial driving privileges, bolstering a healthy work ethic and options for the future.
September 10, 2025
Life
FMCSA cancels sexual assault study 'focused on DEI' and 'transgender ideology'
FMCSA ends its Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment study for "advancing a transgender ideology," and participants in the project aren't pleased.
September 9, 2025
Regulations
Risk rear-end hit from a tailgating four-wheeler or destroy a railroad signal arm? Trucker John Doe's choice
Doe makes his choice, and the results are dramatic -- including a preventable-accident warning letter from his safety director. How'd the National Safety Council rule in this "Preventable or not?" series installment? Find out in the video.
September 9, 2025
Life
Foreign national charged for using stolen ID to obtain CDL
A Peruvian national allegedly traveled to the U.S. in 2000 on a non-immigrant visa and used a stolen identity to maintain a Connecticut CDL, among other charges. Also: Daimler Truck named in lawsuit over R&B singer's death; Relay Payments adds Circle K to network.
September 8, 2025
Life
'Ice Road Truckers,' with Lisa Kelly, returns to History Channel in October
History Channel's hit show Ice Road Truckers returns after a long hiatus with some of the beloved drivers that made the show famous -- and some rookies looking to test their mettle.
September 5, 2025
Regulations
Truck drivers propose required ELP endorsement for CDL holders
A new petition for rulemaking calls for an English language proficiency CDL endorsement that would be required for all CDL holders and applicants. Also: OOIDA opens registrations for Truck to Success program; latest Highway Angel.
September 5, 2025
Regulations
Texas announces 'zero tolerance' for non-English speaking truck drivers -- even intrastate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday took President Donald Trump's English language proficiency mandate a step further, applying it to in-state drivers and ending CDL issuance to non-English speakers.
September 4, 2025
Regulations
New legislation takes aim at ELP enforcement, CDL issuance
A Florida Senator's legislation would codify English proficiency enforcement and limit CDL issuance to U.S. citizens, legal permananet residents and those with a valid work visa or USCIS employment authorization. Also: New predictive parking info available for I-5; man found guilty of setting Swift trailers ablaze.
September 4, 2025
Life
Custom Kenworth W900, $50K sweeten the pot in annual Pilot Road Warrior contest
Pilot is enhancing its annual Road Warrior contest by giving away a custom Kenworth W900 that will be designed by the Diesel Brothers. The Road Warrior contest recognizes truck drivers with excellent safety records and service to the community.
September 3, 2025
Life
Six charged in CDLs-for-bribes scheme | Huge I-65 bridge project in the offing
A New Orleans restaurant owner is accused of taking payments from CDL applicants and bribing officials to pass the applicants by falsifying test results. Also: More truck parking available in Indiana; I-65 bridge construction project planned in Louisville.
September 3, 2025
Life
'Flashiest Fleets' competition opens entry period
Overdrive sister publication CCJ is accepting nominations for the contest, open to fleets of all sizes operating equipment ranging from small vans and pickups to tractor-trailers. Add your fleet to the mix with up to three images of your trucks and/or trailers.
September 3, 2025
Regulations
Why state police are letting drivers placed OOS for English violations go free
After DOT called out three states, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance explains exactly what inspectors do, or don't do, to stop ELP violators.
September 2, 2025
Regulations
Will this deadly drug be added to truckers' drug-testing panel?
Under the proposal, DOT-regulated workers would be tested for fentanyl and norfentanyl in keeping with Department of Health and Human Services guidelines. Also: ATRI seeks input on top industry concerns; International MVs recalled; new Love's in Texas.
September 2, 2025
Channel 19
Road Mode: The real cost of trucking done 'seriously' on home life, relationships
Overdrive reader Eric Schmidt is no steering wheel holder. No GPS, no ELD, just trucking done professionally. But in going "Road Mode" and succeeding at trucking, was he leaving life itself behind?
August 29, 2025
Overdrive Extra
'Real as it gets': Long Haul Paul on the 'Driver' film, airing Labor Day on PBS
Directed by Nesa Azimi, "Driver" is a hauntingly beautiful, slow-cinema treatment of Real Women in Trucking founder Desiree Wood and trucker Michelle Kitchin. Long Haul Paul reviews, with Wood's message for the next generation of trucking advocates.
August 29, 2025
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