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FMCSA decertifies 14 ELDs amid ongoing purge
Of the 14 ELDs revoked Wednesday, 10 are from Gorilla Fleet Safety, which said it's aware of the revocations and is working with FMCSA on a solution.
March 4, 2026
Regulations
I-15 inspection blitz sidelines 18 drivers, 40 trucks
Multiple California Highway Patrol jurisdictions along the I-15 corridor issued 352 citations as part of a one-day truck enforcement effort. Also: New hourly paid parking option coming to South Florida; FMCSA extends lighting exemption comment period; PacLease celebrating America's 250th birthday.
March 4, 2026
Hours of Service
FMCSA wants you: 18 truckers needed to 'fine-tune' sleeper, HOS-pause pilot programs
The drivers will help FMCSA test its pilot programs on split-sleeper time and split duty periods (pausing the 14-hour clock) before broader rollout. Also: Heating fuel emergency extended in 15 states; rest area reopens along I-80; Saia's NASCAR sponsorship renewed.
March 2, 2026
Overdrive Radio
'We have to clean this mess up': FMCSA chief emphatic on CDLs, ELD and school vetting, 'chameleons', more
In Overdrive Radio, hear FMCSA head Derek Barrs' talk at SC&RA's heavy-oversize symposium last week. Barrs defended a tough approach to driver qualification and ending "self-certification" processes for schools and ELDs, enforcement action on chameleon entities, and much more.
March 2, 2026
Regulations
SAFER Transport Act would require prosecution of fraudsters, ban felons from freight
The SAFER Transport Act would require FMCSA to phase out MC numbers, establish a new freight fraud and cargo theft advisory committee, establish communication between DOT and DOJ on freight fraud, and more.
March 2, 2026
Overdrive Extra
What does the Dalilah Law mean for your (and my) CDL?
If you're a CDL holder, the law would require your state to certify that you are a U.S. citizen, proficient in the English language, and you passed all the required knowledge and skills examinations in English.
March 2, 2026
Regulations
Labor Department seeks change to contractor classification regs, again
The Labor Department proposed to rescind the Biden-era classification analysis and reinstate the analysis from the first Trump administration. Also: Wilson Logistics gets pre-CDL operations waiver renewed; Pilot opens new stops in Massachusetts and Florida.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
State court ruling puts California’s ability to issue CDLs at risk
A California state court has reportedly ruled that the California DMV must allow some 17,000 non-domiciled CDL holders, whose licenses were set to be revoked, to keep their CDLs, putting the state at risk of losing $160 million and potentially its authority to issue CDLs to anyone.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
Lawsuit seeks to halt FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL final rule
That latest filing in the case of owner-operator Jorge Rivera Lujan v. the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asks for an emergency stay of the government's final rule restricting non-domiciled CDL eligibility, pending judicial review. Here access the full text of the petition for stay, summary of the arguments. FMCSA's rule will be effective March 16 if the court declines to act.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
Jorge Rivera Lujan v. FMCSA, petition for stay of non-domiciled CDL final rule, February 2026
Filed February 26, 2026, in the U.S. appeals court in D.C., this suit asks the court to again stay the FMCSA's move to restrict non-domiciled CDL eligibility, pending judicial review of the agency's final rule.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA chief emphasizes aggressive approach to CDL qualifications
FMCSA chief Derek Barrs Thursday said the agency is working with Congress on the recently introduced and President Trump-endorsed "Dalilah Law," whose draft language requires a measure of recertification for all CDL holders.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
Massachusetts bill would increase 'superload' permitting weight limit
Legislation would increase the weight limit threshold for acquiring a superload permit to 199,000 pounds in gross vehicle weight from the current 130,000-pound limit. Also: Bot Auto autonomous truck set to haul for brokerage; new Sheetz offering truck diesel in N.C.
February 26, 2026
Regulations
CDL recertification for all, lifetime bans for some non-citizens flouting the rules: The Dalilah Law introduced
The Dalilah Law touted by President Trump in his State of the Union address would codify FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL rule into law and would also require "all CDL holders" to recertify that they meet the necessary criteria and more.
February 26, 2026
Regulations
Senator's 'TruckSafe Tipline' uncovered potential 'chameleon carrier' activity in Indiana: Letter to FMCSA
In Sen. Jim Banks' home state of Indiana, tips have revealed 1,000 newly-registered carriers in one community; 300 active carriers in one neighborhood consisting of about 250 homes; 16 carriers registered to one cul-de-sac and more.
February 25, 2026
Regulations
Trump calls for further CDL reforms in State of the Union
President Trump called on Congress to pass the Dalilah Law, named after Dalilah Coleman, who was severely injured in a crash with an illegal immigrant truck driver in 2024. The proposed law would purportedly ban states from issuing CDLs to illegal immigrants, crack down on "chameleon carriers" and more.
February 25, 2026
Regulations
State lawmakers aim to bolster ELP, increase non-domiciled CDL scrutiny with penalties
Legislation in the state would require revocation of non-domiciled CDLs for drivers whose legal status expires, among other restrictions. Also: Truck parking info coming to I-90; MATS silent auction to benefit St. Christopher Fund.
February 24, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA announces rapid actions to shut down ‘chameleon carriers,’ CDL mills, ELD cheating
DOT and FMCSA lay out a sweeping agenda of reforms to ELD vetting, carrier registrations, "covert operations" against CDL corruption, and three new rulemakings. "If you're not following the rules, we're going to put you out of business," said Derek Barrs.
February 20, 2026
Parking
Truck Parking: DOT update on funding, development | Fake Cali CDL yields arrest, deportation for Mexican driver
An upcoming virtual meeting will feature an update from U.S. DOT officials and the National Coalition on Truck Parking on the state of truck parking funding, planning and development. Also: Lighting manufacturer seeks waiver; Mexican national truck driver arrested for illegal presence.
February 20, 2026
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