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Where Trump's Fed pick stands on inflation, tariffs | English-only written CDL tests: Florida makes its move
Trump announced he is nominating Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell. Also: Florida's license testing moving to English-only; 10 years in prison for Swift trailer arsonist.
February 3, 2026
Equipment
EPA looks to permanently end diesel derates due to DEF, aftertreatment problems
EPA asked manufacturers for info in hopes to "PERMANENTLY eliminate the deratements ENTIRELY," agency boss Lee Zeldin said.
February 3, 2026
Business
Will insurers drop carriers with non-English-speaking, non-citizen drivers?
Trucking insurance experts explain how the industry is pricing the risk of non-English speaking and non-citizen drivers. There's plenty of underwriter interest so far, but they haven't exactly figured it out.
February 3, 2026
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Meet the owner-op who stopped FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL purge
Trucker Jorge Rivera Lujan wants to make abundantly clear that not all non-domiciled CDL holders lack English skills -- or are prone to crashing. He's built a one-truck business with authority over more than a decade now as a DACA recipient.
February 2, 2026
Business
FMCSA warns of 'aggressive' new phishing campaign targeting carriers
FMCSA said carriers are receiving emails falsely claiming to be from U.S. DOT or FMCSA. The emails "are fake and designed to steal sensitive information or demand illegal payments.”
February 2, 2026
Regulations
Legislation to reform DataQ appeals back in play
Under terms of the bill, FMCSA would establish guidelines for a DataQs appeals process, among other provisions. Also: DOT requests input on risks, challenges of hauling hazmat with electric trucks; more truck parking in Arizona.
January 30, 2026
Business
ITS Logistics skimps carrier almost $40K after falling for cargo theft scam
The exact settlement amount between ITS Logistics and Illyrian Transport shows that the broker got away with only paying half of some 62 uncontested loads. Should the carrier have fought harder?
January 30, 2026
Equipment
DOJ policy shift on diesel 'deletes': Owner-ops stay wary of civil enforcement
Two truck owners react to DOJ's recent shift away from criminal pursuit of delete shops and emissions tampering. Both emphasize why they "deleted" to begin with: Performance, fuel efficiency, "insane" maintenance and downtime costs.
January 30, 2026
Regulations
Florida, Arizona bills would let police seize, sell trucks driven by illegal aliens
New bills introduced in Arizona and Florida would allow police to impose harsh fines for false CDLs, take and sell trucks driven by non-citizens, and in some cases even shut down the carriers that hired them.
January 30, 2026
Business
California sees truck shortage as non-domiciled crackdown, ICE raids take hold
California saw a pronounced, unusual shortage of trucks in its produce-growing areas. "Rates are always low this time of year, but the big difference this year is enforcement by ICE."
January 29, 2026
Regulations
Congress moves closer to federal cargo theft enforcement mandate
The Department of Homeland Security could soon have a law enforcement task force combating "massive" overseas-based cargo theft rings if the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act becomes law.
January 28, 2026
Regulations
California 'smog check' rule 'discriminates' against out-of-state truckers: EPA
The EPA's partial disapproval of California's Clean Truck Check regulation means the agency won't enforce it for trucks registered outside the state. CARB, though, will continue enforcement for all trucks operating there, regardless of where they are registered.
January 28, 2026
Business
Diesel's up, freight rates a mixed bag -- spot surge expected with winter storms
Two weeks of rising diesel prices have erased a chunk of declines seen the last couple months. Also: Feds investigating potential violation of truckers' chassis-choice regs by ocean carriers; FMCSA opening comments for ATA request to continue under-21 trucker program.
January 27, 2026
Business
Double-brokering and freight fraud: Just how bad is it out there?
Have efforts to cut down on fraud in freight markets made a dent? Just how widespread is the problem? Have you been hit? Take Overdrive's survey here.
January 26, 2026
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA reinstates another ELD
For the second time this month, FMCSA has placed a previously-revoked ELD back on its list of registered devices. Also: Bridge work could close lane of I-40 this week; Kenworth, Peterbilt vocational trucks recalled.
January 26, 2026
Hours of Service
Hours-of-service waiver declared in 40 states for winter weather, interstate closures
FMCSA declared a regional emergency that covers drivers and motor carriers providing emergency relief in 40 states due to a winter storm that swept across the U.S. over the weekend.
January 26, 2026
Regulations
Emergencies declared across Southeast ahead of winter storm, bringing HOS waivers
A massive winter storm forecast to impact much of the U.S. over the weekend prompted emergency declarations in at least a half-dozen states that waive certain trucking regs for emergency response.
January 23, 2026
Regulations
House approves funding bill with $200M for truck parking, codification of ELP as OOS order
The appropriations package would fund DOT, among other areas of the government, through Sept. 30. Also: I-205 bridge closure Monday night; free miles accounting/routing software expands into Canada.
January 23, 2026
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