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The terrorism threat and trucking: Who is vetting 'wanted terrorist' CDL drivers?
The recent arrest of a non-domiciled CDL holder dubbed a "wanted terrorist" by authorities begs the question: Who's vetting such drivers when they apply for CDLs? The answer goes to the top of government, and there's no sign the CDLs will stop flowing just yet.
November 26, 2025
Regulations
Week-long targeted inspection blitz nets 45 OOS violations
Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers conducted 132 traffic stops and 98 inspections earlier this month during a week-long event. Also: More than 50K sign petitions urging OEMs to drop lawsuits against CARB; former Massachusetts trooper sentenced in CDL bribery scheme.
November 25, 2025
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February 19, 2025
Regulations
Wyoming immigration raid hits I-25, I-80 with 40 'criminal alien' drivers arrested
Another state throws its hat in the ring with ICE-assisted raids on I-80, I-25, and elsewhere. "Operation Safe Haul" resulted in 40 "criminal aliens" arrested and processed for deportation.
November 25, 2025
Regulations
'Every foreign truck driver's worst nightmare': Courts can't stop Trump, DOT's immigration crackdown
DOT Secretary Duffy isn't deterred by a court ruling pausing his purge of non-domiciled truck drivers, and he's getting a big assist from immigration enforcement, too.
November 24, 2025
Regulations
English-only CDL written tests: House bill introduced
A House version of a bill introduced in the Senate this summer would require all CDL testing to be conducted in English, rather than just the skills test as currently required. Also: Page Trucking acquiring Northeast bulk carrier; Love's expands in North Dakota.
November 21, 2025
Truck Stops
Tennessean Travel Stop partners with Dolly Parton for rebrand, refresh
The current Tennessean Travel Stop along I-65 will be renamed Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop by the summer with plans to open additional locations in the future. Also: PrePass weigh station bypass comes to new state; Wabash step decks recalled.
November 20, 2025
Regulations
DOT threatens $75M penalty for Pennsylvania after 'wanted terrorist' CDL driver arrested
DOT puts Pennsylvania on notice that it's violating federal rules for CDL issuance. Pennsylvania officials have 30 days to respond. Here's what they're telling Overdrive today.
November 20, 2025
Regulations
Texas joins trucking immigration crackdown in recent enforcement effort
Texas troopers arrested 31 truck drivers during a one-day enforcement effort along I-40, a joint operation conducted with federal law enforcement.
November 20, 2025
Regulations
30 truck drivers among 37 arrested in I-90 Border Patrol effort | Diesel prices spike 25 cents over month
Border Patrol agents conducted a four-day enforcement effort along the New York State Thruway that resulted in 37 arrests, 30 of which involved CDL holders. Also: Diesel prices hit new 2025 high, with spot rates largely stagnant to down, with a bright spot; Grote's warning-light exemption renewed; 4 State Trucks expands with acquisition.
November 19, 2025
Regulations
EPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'
The EPA says it will maintain its 2027 NOx timeline, citing a need to protect health and avoid market distortions.
November 17, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA to study impact of HOS regs on crash risk
The agency is looking for data "to answer important questions" about the relationship between crash risk and hours of service violations. Also: Another bill aims to limit CDLs for non-citizens; big Daimler recall affects nearly 19K Freightliner, Western Star trucks.
November 18, 2025
Regulations
Non-domiciled CDLs back in action after court blocks FMCSA rule?
FMCSA told states they're free to issue non-domiciled CDLs again, but even states you might suspect have not re-started issuance. Here's what 11 states told us after the initial appeals court pause of the rule November 10.
November 18, 2025
Life
ICE arrests 'wanted terrorist driving 18-wheeler in Kansas'
ICE said Akhror Bozorov was "wanted in his origin country for belonging to a terrorist organization." DOT has long warned against the terror threat from unvetted foreign drivers.
November 17, 2025
Business
Oregon's highway-funding package hikes fuel tax, aims at weight-mile simplification
Oregon House Bill 3991 hikes the state's motor fuels tax and aims to increase revenue collection. An effort to challenge it via ballot initiative is under way, yet a commercial weight-mile tax simplification will remain. Also: ATRI seeks insurance data from carriers of all sizes.
November 14, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL rule in limbo after court grants emergency stay motion
The D.C. appeals court weighed in on DOT's move to cancel CDLs for almost 200,000 non-domiciled drivers on Thursday, dealing FMCSA another blow. The court found no evidence of foreign drivers lacking safety.
November 14, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA shouldn't redact ELP enforcement policy: CVSA | Bill targets cold-weather diesel derates
CVSA's letter to FMCSA suggested withholding the bar for ELP compliance from truckers was a big barrier to increasing compliance and safety. And: A Senate committee aims to prevent dangerous extreme-cold diesel derates with bill that directs EPA to change emissions rules.
November 13, 2025
Regulations
California revokes 17,000 wrongly issued non-domiciled CDLs amid heated spat with DOT
DOT said it caught California "redhanded" illegally issuing non-domiciled CDLs, and despite some fiery back-and-forth on social media, the state will now revoke 17,000 CDLs.
November 12, 2025
Truck Stops
More trouble for Truckers Paradise truck stop: Total closure
After reports of staff going unpaid, the Truckers Paradise truck stop in Gainesville, Texas, has officially closed up shop. Also: Boat haulers, a chance to participate in discussion of legislation to mandate watercraft be cleaned prior to transport; Love's named "Military Friendly Employer."
November 12, 2025
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