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Operator mounts legal challenge to FMCSA's autonomous truck warning-device waiver
FMCSA renewed an exemption in July for autonomous truck maker Aurora to be able to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of warning triangles, extending it also to other developers who opt in. Cargo van operator petitioned in federal court to stop the move.
September 18, 2026
Are cab-mounted warning beacons a safe alternative to warning triangles? FMCSA believes so for autonomous trucks, with another exemption granted in July one operator is now attempting to stop in federal court.
Regulations
FMCSA waives HOS regs for gas, diesel haulers
Drivers and motor carriers transporting gasoline and diesel can now drive for 16 hours a day through mid-December 'to lower fuel costs.' Also: C.H. Robinson's 2026 Carrier of the Year winners; Roehl owner-ops, drivers get pay boost.
September 17, 2026
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HOS, ELD costs: Weigh in | Cargo thieves sentenced after Philly-area heists
The two individuals previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal goods from interstate shipments on trucks around Philadelphia. Also: ATRI opens survey on costs, benefits of hours-of-service and ELD regs; I-70 "Operation Space Cadet" enforcement blitz yields citations, violations, arrests in construction zone.
September 16, 2026
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Nearly 700 trucks OOS during hazmat blitz: Toughest states for enforcement
CVSA reported 13.5% of all equipment inspected during the unannounced five-day blitz was out-of-service for various hazmat-related and other violations. Find the toughest hazmat-inspection states here. Also: California's "zero-emission" truck mandates repealed; HOS relief extended in Nebraska.
September 15, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban takes a beating in court
FMCSA's attempt to push nearly 200,000 non-domiciled drivers out of CDL eligibility was called "freakish" under serious scrutiny from a panel of judges at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
September 15, 2026
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Voices
Truckers sound off on EPA emissions regs with calls for total elimination
Recent Overdrive polling found 43% of readers in favor of rolling back at least the EPA's looming 2027 Heavy-Duty NOx rule, if not doing away with emissions regs altogether.
September 15, 2026
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Regulations
Truck owners lambast EPA over diesel emissions warranty rollback
40% of recent poll respondents urged EPA to retain the extended warranty requirements in place when the 2027 Heavy-Duty NOx regs take effect. That's not the approach the agency proposed with its rollback in July.
September 15, 2026
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Regulations
Owners call on EPA to strike better environmental/cost balance with diesel emissions regs
Though many owner-ops want EPA to roll back or do away with emissions regulations ahead of the 2027 Heavy-Duty NOx rules taking effect, some among the group just urged the agency to find the right balance between protecting the environment and producing affordable, reliable trucks.
September 15, 2026
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Business
FMCSA defends buggy Motus rollout as necessary growing pain in fraud crackdown
Amid reports of dropped calls and mistaken operational shutdowns, FMCSA maintains that its new Motus system is stabilizing, blaming outdated carrier records for compounding technical migration errors.
September 14, 2026
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Business
Time for new 'incentives': Port terminal ops could help truckers with demurrage, detention
Too often, the entire onus for resolving demurrage/detention disputes at ports falls to the carriers, an ongoing issue since 2022 legislation tried to remedy excessive fees, according to the Harbor Trucking Association. Oversight hearings could be coming after this week's appointments outage out West.
September 11, 2026
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Regulations
Motus: 6 known issues, some stranding carriers OOS after inspection
Carriers continue to face numerous issues after the rocky FMCSA rollout of the Motus registration system, sometimes leading to a loaded truck being stranded at a weigh station. Also: ICE lodges detainer for "illegal" truck driver involved in fatal crash; latest Highway Angel.
September 11, 2026
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Business
Port scheduling outage 'resolved,' but fleets could face fees | HOS relief extends
A two-day outage affecting eModal appointments scheduling at TraPac terminals in two Cali ports risks pileup of demurrage fees. Also: Wildfire HOS relief extended in Oregon; 20 trucks, 23 drivers OOS in I-81 blitz; $33K fine for fleet over hazmat cleanup violations.
September 10, 2026
A look at the live feed capture around the time TraPac's notification went out Wednesday that eModal appointments were back online, via DrayDog.com's 'Port Cameras' feature.
Regulations
ICE opens tip line with DOT for 'CDL fraud' crackdown
Seen evidence of CDL fraud? DMV corruption? State testers giving a pass? Companies hiring non-compliant drivers? ICE wants to hear from you.
September 8, 2026
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Regulations
Chameleon carriers continue to draw Congress' attention
The new REVOKE Act would strengthen the authority of the U.S. DOT and FMCSA to prevent chameleon carriers from exploiting registration systems to illegally operate. Also: "Best Fleets to Drive For" nomination period opens; vocational Peterbilt trucks recalled for brakes issue.
September 8, 2026
Freight Fraud
Regulations
FMCSA cleaning up Motus mess one carrier at a time
Overdrive August Trucker of the Month Jeffrey Crise gets his authority back after Motus-glitch "involuntary suspension," yet the same can't be said for many as case-by-case triage continues.
September 4, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA's emergency removals: Every CDL school shut down
Overdrive has obtained the complete list of CDL schools shut down by FMCSA on August 31.
September 4, 2026
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Regulations
CDL school fires back after 'emergency shutdown' from FMCSA, White House anti-fraud task force
One CDL school operator who graduated 13 students who later got ELP violations fires back at FMCSA: "What does that have to do with us?"
September 4, 2026
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Regulations
New legislation would criminalize all staged crashes at federal level
Rather than just focusing on staged crashes targeting commercial vehicles, new legislation would cover all staged crashes and subsequent fraudulent insurance claims. Also: PrePass bypass service comes to Oregon; truck, driver OOS for leaking asphalt, disqualified CDL; latest Highway Angel.
September 4, 2026
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