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Regulations
Non-domiciled CDLs: Legislation seeks more FMCSA oversight
Among other provisions, FMCSA would need to review random samples of non-domiciled CDLs in every state. Also: I-205 bridge closure this weekend; Oregon online self-service heavy-oversize permitting system, one year since launch.
August 21, 2026
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Regulations
Court blocks DOT’s demand for CDL records, siding with states
The court's temporary restraining order weighed heavily in favor of the states’ arguments, dealing a blow to the government’s chances of obtaining the full CDLIS database records.
August 21, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA, states trade blows over feds' access to 17M CDL records
21 states and D.C. are seeking an emergency restraining order to block FMCSA from obtaining all driver records from the CDLIS, or from taking action that would effectively shutter the database, while the court weighs permanently blocking the effort.
August 20, 2026
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CSA's Data Trail
Brake inspections incoming: Where troopers will focus annual blitz
Starting Aug. 23, Brake Safety Week inspections will see troopers fan out to scales and the roadside with a particular focus on drums and air-disc systems' rotors. There's some good news about truckers' prevention in the data, though intensity of brakes violations in the wider mix nationally just keeps rising. Detail here on the most intense states, more.
August 19, 2026
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Business
Courts cracking down on double brokers with two important cases
Two recent court decisions show double brokering doesn't play well in the courts. Could it be the start of a new trend? Regardless, keep vetting middlemen to defend against the mess.
August 18, 2026
Double Brokering Cases Gavel
Equipment
Detroit stays course with 2027 engines, owner-ops worry over EPA changes
The engine maker will phase out 2026 engines for EPA 2027-compliant power in January, as big margins of owner-ops oppose EPA's emissions-warranty rollback or favor axe-ing the '27 regs entirely. Also: Volvo, Mack trucks recalled for roof marker light, Internationals for windshield wiper malfunction.
August 18, 2026
Detroit Engines
Regulations
Federal judge halts DOT's CDL records demand
A judge blocked DOT and DHS from obtaining more than 17 million CDL records, for now, amid states' ongoing lawsuit. Also: Alleged tax fraud targeting owner-ops -- accountant indicted on 54 counts; autonomous trucking company gets permit to test in California.
August 17, 2026
Fraud Gavel
Regulations
Bill would codify Trump's vets-to-CDLs initiative | 'Deportable' Russian driver busted with meth
The bill would make permanent the Trump administration's initiative to fast track CDLs for veterans. Also: Trucking conditions remained strong in June; "deportable" Russian truck driver busted with meth in Louisiana; latest Highway Angel.
August 14, 2026
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Regulations
States sue DOT, DHS over demands for drivers' CDLIS records
FMCSA and the Department of Homeland Security requested CDLIS driver records for every driver in the database as part of its efforts to clean up CDL schools and fraud in CDL issuance, court records show.
August 13, 2026
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Regulations
'Illegal alien' with expired CDL arrested | Mich. trucking school suspended
DHS said the driver, whose CDL expired in June, had been issued a final order of removal by a DOJ Immigration Judge. Also: State suspends trucking school for training, record-keeping violations; more HOS relief for wildfire response in two states; Paccar Parts expands.
August 12, 2026
Jose Carlos Valdivia-Vera was arrested by HSI officers in Florida on Aug. 6.
Voices
Blame the ambulance chasing lawyers for C.H. Robinson's $604M verdict: Owner-op
An owner-op who is no fan of brokers defends C.H. Robinson against what he describes as greedy lawyers and shady actors all too ready to do anything and everything, legal or not, for a big payday.
August 12, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
Revoked ELD maker reveals 'huge' demand for HOS-cheat devices
The team behind a recently revoked ELD revealed how vendors offer faulty systems that allow HOS cheating -- and the huge demand from motor carriers for the services.
August 11, 2026
Two recently revoked ELDs.
Regulations
Feds sue KLLM alleging sex discrimination | FMCSA's new safety chief
The EEOC alleges sex discrimination against female trainees at fleet KLLM Transport Services. Also: New safety chief at FMCSA has Covenant fleet and CHP enforcement background; Saskatchewan authorities alert trucking to fraud scheme targeting parts, fuel and other suppliers.
August 10, 2026
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Parking
Will Truck Parking Club ever start accepting fuel stop points?
Overdrive gets the inside story of just how frequently drivers call Truck Parking Club to complain about free spots going paid, despite TPC CEO Evan Shelley saying for years he'd keep the points-acceptance promise.
August 10, 2026
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Business
Landstar brokerage cut 40K approved carriers from network
Tightened standards in the large owner-operator fleet's brokerage network responded to rising litigation risks and supply chain fraud. Also: Vermont DMV's enforcement division now official the Vermont Highway Patrol, including its truck-enforcement side.
August 7, 2026
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Regulations
Codifying ELP rule could put 9K more drivers OOS: FMCSA
Just more than a year since the English proficiency requirement returned to out-of-service treatment at roadside, FMCSA proposed to codify OOS orders for ELP violations, including the recent tightening of border-zone violations. Accompanying analysis estimates an annual 9K more drivers OOS as a result.
August 7, 2026
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C.H. Robinson goes into damage control after $604 million verdict
Court filings reveal the driver behind the massive nuclear verdict falsified hours and his dispatcher told C.H. Robinson he was sick.
August 7, 2026
The scene of Lupus Superior's deadly crash that killed three on March 25, 2021.
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA revokes 5 ELDs
FMCSA revokes a batch of ELDs as researchers flag widespread ELD cheating and "white labeling" of similar ELD products.
August 6, 2026
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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.
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CDL school fires back after 'emergency shutdown' from FMCSA, White House anti-fraud task force
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Secretary Duffy calls out ELD cheats for driving down rates
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