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Congress eyes trailer side underride guard mandate
Legislation reintroduced in both chambers of Congress would require side-underride guards on all new trailers. Also: FMCSA cites no-CDL and other OOS violations in rejecting CloudTrucks' exemption request from driver application requirements; Pay-to-park network hits expansion milestone.
February 5, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA 'on-site investigating' carrier whose 'illegal alien' driver's crash killed 4 in Indiana
The White House itself responded to a deadly crash in Indiana's Amish country as DOT says FMCSA is on the ground going after the carrier who hired an "illegal alien."
February 5, 2026
Regulations
DOT calls out Utah for lapses in non-domiciled CDL issuance
DOT quietly struck down Utah's ability to issue non-domiciled CDLs just weeks after the state extended the license of Jorge Rivera Lujan, the owner-operator whose lawsuit stopped FMCSA's rulemaking on non-citizen drivers.
February 5, 2026
Equipment
Diesel ‘deleter’ doesn't trust EPA’s move to end DEF derates
Removing an emissions device, while no longer a criminal matter, still represents risk for haulers. One responded to EPA and DOJ's recent moves on DEF faults and diesel derates, even questioning whether Caterpillar might get back in the new-truck-engine game.
February 4, 2026
Hours of Service
FMCSA's 40-state, winter-storm relief declaration extended
Carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in 40 states get extended HOS relief. Also: Spot rates bump post-storm materializes; FTC wins lawsuit against fraudulent trucking investment company; legislation seeks to improve roadside safety for tow truck operators.
February 4, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Connor's Law: Truck crash tragedy, ELP advocacy, and a mother's courage
English-language requirements for truck drivers were codified in recent funding legislation -- among goals of "Connor's Law" after young Connor Dzion's death. Here, a tribute to Dzion's mother for her courage stepping into the trucking world post-tragedy, and the truckers who welcomed her.
February 4, 2026
Regulations
Funding bill signed into law enshrines ELP as an OOS violation
The government funding legislation signed by President Trump codifies the English language proficiency executive order and allocates $200M specifically for truck parking.
February 4, 2026
Partners in Business
Here's how to correct inspectors' mistakes via FMCSA's DataQs process
With FMCSA's DataQs system back in the crosshairs for reform in Congress, our Partners in Business primer charts its importance for challenging wrongly assigned inspections or crashes, incorrectly written violations and those tied to citations thrown out in court. If you're an independent, it's your responsibility.
February 4, 2026
Business
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
Overdrive Radio
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
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