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Hurricane brings IFTA relief | Two cargo thieves face prison
Two Indian nationals who were part of the so-called "Singh Organization" cargo theft ring were found guilty by a jury last month and will be sentenced in January. Also: Alabama suspends IRP, IFTA requirements for hurricane-relief haulers; Pilot, Tesla open Megacharger; Eaton pitches charging tech to fleets.
October 9, 2026
Regulations
Paper med cards waiver ends Oct. 11 for most | $3.5M Amazon fraudster gets prison
Alaska has yet to implement FMCSA's electronic medical certificate system, and drivers and carriers there received another year of relief allowing paper medical cards in certain situations. Also: Invoice scam lands Amazon contractor in prison; toll lanes coming to Tennessee?
October 8, 2026
Regulations
Diesel shortage? NASTC warns Congress, voicing safety concerns with tanker HOS relief
NASTC urged Congressional leaders to pause U.S. diesel/distillate exports to allow inventories to build back up to normal levels, as EPA's ultra-low-sulfur waiver in Texas drew Cummins' warning to truck owners. NASTC also voiced safety concern over the HOS waiver for fuel haulers.
October 8, 2026
Regulations
Court shoots down operator’s driverless warning-device waiver lawsuit as FMCSA gives 5-year extension
FMCSA has further cleared the way for truly driverless autonomous trucks to operate, granting a full exemption allowing cab-mounted warning beacons instead of requiring warning triangles. Meanwhile, a court shot down an operator's challenge to FMCSA's waivers.
October 8, 2026
Regulations
No more paper numbers: U.S. military freight update, amid ‘shadowy’ practices
The U.S. military warned military freight system-registered motor carriers they need proper leases and not just paper numbers. Yet there's evidence freight's still moving on non-registered carriers' trucks.
October 8, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Broker 'fines' shaving the bottom line? How truckers can fight and win
Recover onerous broker "fees" and "fines" by following this guide, a playbook for documentation, communication, and knowing and using federal transparency rights under 49 CFR 371.3, regardless of FMCSA's next move on the transparency regulation.
October 7, 2026
Hours of Service
FMCSA details upcoming hours-of-service flexibility test rules
The agency moves forward with two pilot programs to collect data on increased flexibility in HOS regs with more split-sleeper options (up to 5/5 hours) and the ability to pause the 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours. More than 250 drivers will participate in each test.
October 7, 2026
Electronic Logging Devices
Highway plans ELD update after HOS cheats found on platform
After Overdrive found ELD providers who admitted to HOS cheating integrated within Highway, the tech company wouldn't commit to kicking hours cheats off the platform.
October 6, 2026
Regulations
New York tickets nearly 300 drivers on truck-restricted roads
New York's two-day enforcement detail also resulted in 63 violations from 19 inspections, with four drivers and five trucks placed OOS. Also: New warranty options from Mack Trucks; diesel engine control module theft warning in Texas.
October 6, 2026
Regulations
Trump orders relief for on-highway red-dyed diesel use
An Executive Order looks to defer payment of the federal excise tax for on-road use of dyed diesel through the end of the year, without interest or penalties, while also exploring potentially eliminating the tax obligation entirely.
October 6, 2026
Life
Did the trucker's strike on Oct. 1 really happen?
A look at the data: Did trucks actually shut down for the mega-viral Oct. 1 trucker's strike? In any case, rates were up and diesel was down.
October 5, 2026
Regulations
Truckers take brunt of 'Operation Safe Driver' enforcement | New Volvo, Mack recalls hit 4K trucks
Officers issued 3,409 warnings and 1,956 tickets/citations to commercial motor vehicle drivers, compared to just 559 warnings and 648 tickets/citations to passenger vehicle drivers during the weeklong effort. Also: Recalls hit Volvo, Mack trucks.
October 5, 2026
Overdrive Radio
Home to stay: Mintu Pandher on 2017 ELD protest legacy, non-domiciled CDL crackdown
The Punjabi-American small fleet and truck stop owner remembers the protests in D.C. that inspired later TenFour D.C. advocacy events. In Overdrive Radio, a re-air of the "Our Punjabi brothers" Over the Road episode that told the tale through other truckers' voices.
October 5, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA chief Barrs tells truckers in D.C. 1,000 non-domiciled CDLs removed monthly
FMCSA Chief Derek Barrs gave an update on the CDL crackdown and heard about brokers' role in trucking's fraud problem, among an array of topics.
October 2, 2026
Life
Former trucking company owner charged in $105M Ponzi scheme
The alleged fraudster is accused to soliciting investors for his trucking business claiming he would purchase trucks, hire drivers, and pay investors weekly. Also: FMCSA expands automatic emergency regs relief; Wex helping connect truckers with third-party vendors.
October 2, 2026
Business
Driverless trucking in 'first innings,' but fears rise of a blowout game
When fully automated, legal and truly driverless trucks are a functionality reality, who needs trucking companies, truck drivers, even traditional truck makers anymore?
October 2, 2026
Regulations
Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems
During a visit to the Peterbilt Motors factory in Texas, President Trump praised American workers, championed domestic heavy truck production, and credited his trade policies with revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
October 1, 2026
Regulations
Southeast FMCSA, DHS inspection sweep puts dozens out-of-service
"Operation Saturday Night Fever" puts 78 drivers, 25 trucks OOS. Also: FMCSA denies ag-support fleet's request for pre-CDL operating exemption; steel manufacturer's long-held HOS, equipment exemptions renewed.
October 1, 2026
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Four small fleets square off for the championship Oct. 29
Trucking companies from California to Minnesota, Utah to Alabama head to Nashville later in October to battle it out for the Small Fleet Champ title belts. Here meet Overdrive's four finalists for 2026.
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