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FMCSA announces $217M effort to push out 'bad actors' and 'restore integrity' to CDLs
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a big push with FMCSA grants to get states, industry, and nonprofits on the same page to bolster CDL integrity and career training for veterans.
May 19, 2026
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Regulations
Bill aims at scams targeting truckers | HOS relief in two states
The bill would require clear, obvious disclosures on documents from third-party companies soliciting truck drivers and motor carriers about USDOT-related services. Also: Fuel, wildfire-relief haulers get HOS breaks.
May 18, 2026
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Trucking orgs urge Congress to act on chameleon carrier legislation | Cabotage is focus of new research
The legislation, which received support from a variety of trucking-related organizations, would require a study of chameleon carriers and a new automated tool for FMCSA to better detect such carriers. Also: ATRI launches study into cabotage; latest Highway Angel.
May 15, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA issues first non-domiciled CDL rule exemption
FMCSA is allowing states to issue non-domiciled CDLs and CLPs to citizens of Freely Associated States who live in the U.S. and have a valid passport and other documentation. Also: California launching new $1B electric-truck rebate program; latest Highway Angels.
May 14, 2026
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Kentucky cuts fuel tax as trucking groups oppose federal fuel tax suspension
Kentucky chops 10 cents off of its diesel tax. Meanwhile, a coalition of trucking orgs voice opposition to President Trump's call to suspend the federal gas tax. Also: "Illegal alien" charged for allegedly recruiting truck drivers to haul cocaine; truck thief shot during police pursuit; two new TA locations in Texas.
May 12, 2026
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Overdrive Extra
Trucking for the next generation: Advise your kids to take the wheel?
Would you advise a trucking career to your own children? Long Haul Paul asked, and these owners and drivers chimed in. A hard "no" was one answer. What's yours? Weigh in here.
May 7, 2026
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Truck ban through GA downtown | Toll dodger charged, CLP test cheat sentenced
Beginning July 1, haulers through Port Wentworth will not be allowed on Highway 25 through downtown. Also: CLP testing cheater sentenced; driver faces criminal charge over unpaid tolls.
May 7, 2026
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Truck Parking Club's advocacy push: 'We will fight for the driver'
Truck Parking Club's founder pointed to the UnlockTruckParking.org home for a coalition it's working toward to advocate for better private and public parking investment, in part by combating NIMBY attitudes, making a safety argument against ramp parking in the process.
May 5, 2026
This screenshot shows a fairly new website built for a coalition envisioned by Truck Parking Club detailed in this story.
Regulations
FDA proposes rule to fast-track oral fluid and hair drug testing
The FDA moves to eliminate the 510(k) hurdle for oral fluid drug testing, a major win for the ATA and safety-sensitive industries seeking to modernize testing.
May 4, 2026
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Custom Rigs
Show trucks, concerts lined up for Large Cars & Guitars
Performances by Long Haul Paul Marhoefer, Tony Justice, among others highlight a packed schedule for the 5th annual event at Bristol Motor Speedway next weekend, May 8-9.
May 1, 2026
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Life
Missing trucker found deceased in Georgia: FBI | ICE arrests driver out on bail after crash
FBI's missing-trucker case is now a death investigation. Also: DHS said the driver entered the U.S. illegally in 2022; pleaded not guilty to charges related to a November crash that killed a newlywed couple. New petition to allow mirror-replacement camera system; Pilot raising funds for stroke awareness.
April 30, 2026
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Regulations
CDL schools fire back after Texas AG accuses them of certifying unqualified drivers
Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton got a lot of blowback after claiming schools were licensing unqualified drivers, but an Overdrive investigation shows one school may have gone too far.
April 29, 2026
Most truck schools pushed back on Texas AG's claims of wrongdoing, but this one school does indeed advertise CDL training in Spanish, and they're nowhere to be found on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry.
Regulations
Texas launches investigation into trucking schools for ELP, other violations
The Texas Attorney General is investigating five trucking schools for violations related to "inadequate commercial driver training." Also: ATA among coalition calling for DOJ action on cargo theft; fleet's brake-light exemption granted.
April 29, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA's ID check for drug/alcohol database users aims to combat uptick in frauds perpetrated on drivers
New ID verification requirements, FMCSA hopes, will prevent scammers' access to Clearinghouse database; employers will be required to verify. Also: Truck driver caught smuggling 22 immigrants in cab; brake-light exemption requested; latest Highway Angel.
April 28, 2026
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Mega 'superload' slows traffic on I-25 in Wyoming
These 27-foot-wide, 200,000-pound superloads crawled across the state over the weekend and on Monday.
April 27, 2026
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FBI seeks info on missing truck driver | Fake fleet owner gets prison for Ponzi scheme
The driver was last seen hauling a load of cars from the Port of Brunswick in Georgia to Miami. Also: Trucking-related Ponzi scheme leads to big fines, prison time; ATRI extends deadline for sharing operational cost data; Detroit updating Assurance safety-assist features.
April 27, 2026
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Regulations
More states eye increased non-domiciled CDL scrutiny
Several states are making efforts to further restrict non-domiciled CDL issuance or operation within their borders.
April 24, 2026
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FMCSA chief Derek Barrs joins Georgia roadside inspection effort
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs was on the ground in Georgia recently during the state's Operation SafeDRIVE roadside enforcement initiative. Also: Former fleet owner guilty in PPP loan scheme; St. Christopher Fund's big MATS haul.
April 24, 2026
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Oregon DOT puts 283 ELD cheats out-of-service
Oregon DOT says it developed training methods to catch a new breed of ELD cheats that fabricates entire weeks' worth of logs. Overdrive reporting has linked a couple big fleets to such behavior.
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