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Life: Page 2

Regulations
Pell Grant expansion could cover CDL training | $4M bribery penalty for FedEx contractor
As required by Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, the Education Department is proposing a new "Workforce Pell Grant" that would cover CDL programs. Also: Fleet owner to forfeit nearly $4M from FedEx Ground bribery scheme; ATA's Women in Motion Council calls for more truck parking funding.
March 11, 2026
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Regulations
California DMV slams Trump's 'war on immigration' after losing 2 major legal battles
Big losses in state and federal courts force California to revoke thousands of non-domiciled CDLs and scramble to keep non-citizens driving even passenger cars.
March 9, 2026
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Life
Fleet owner admits to scamming Amazon out of $3.5 million
The Connecticut-based owner admitted to registering numerous fake and fraudulent businesses to haul loads for Amazon, submitting false invoices that Amazon paid. Also: Five truckers named TCA Pro Drivers of the Year; another autonomous trucking firm eyes a commercial rollout.
March 9, 2026
Fraud Gavel
Regulations
California to lose CDL issuing ability? March 6 deadline for 17,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers intensifies pressure
California on Friday had to choose between revoking 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs or losing its ability to issue CDLs at all. Early indications show they caved to federal pressure.
March 6, 2026
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Gear
BlueParrott headset improves noise cancelation
BlueParrott
The new M500-XT Bluetooth headset provides up to 93% noise cancelation, 11 hours of talk time and more.
March 6, 2026
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Channel 19
Carrier411 founder Darren Brewer ‘grabbing genitals,’ trespassing at Chattanooga T-mobile store: Police affidavit
A police affidavit alleges the Carrier411 CEO stood outside the window of a Chattanooga T-mobile store making obscene gestures in front of a child, leading to criminal trespass and disorderly conduct charges.
March 5, 2026
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Life
Mexican truck driver busted with 1K pounds of liquid meth in fuel tank
U.S. Customs and Border Protections officers made the bust near San Diego. Also: New York State Thruway inspection blitz put 49 trucks out of service; EpicVue now offering Elon Musk's Starlink service for truckers.
March 5, 2026
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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
California Highway Patrol Truck
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
Night Hours Hos
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
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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
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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
Marcus Coleman holding his daughter, Dalilah, at the 2026 State of the Union address.
Overdrive Extra
When a trailer tire calls it quits in Sudan
You'll have some explaining to do to get truck service to the Valero, no doubt. Even among truckers it's not on the mental map of places that actually exist. Coffee made "sometime today," though, might pass the time OK, as former owner-op Michael Singleton remembers.
February 25, 2026
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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
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Overdrive Radio
OTR trucker-songwriter Long Haul Paul's new 'After Party Sessions,' MATS show upcoming
With Overdrive's Long Haul Paul taking to the MATS concert stage this year, a bit of a preview of two new records from LHP due within the month. They include the "After Party Sessions" live recordings from shows at various trucking events over the last several years, and a whole lot more from LHP's history.
February 23, 2026
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Business
ATRI wants carriers' 2025 operational cost numbers
The numbers will be used in creating ATRI's annual Operational Costs of Trucking report -- a benchmarking tool for motor carriers. Also: St. Christopher Fund co-founder Dr. John McElligott passes; International MV recall.
February 23, 2026
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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
Truck Parking Lot
Gear
Safety, security devices and procedures, DPF flush fuel treatment, much more in new Gear Guide
RoadPro
The February-March issue of the Truckers' Gear Guide features a look at gear to keep drivers safe and comfortable, a review of additives to keep trucks in top shape, and much more.
February 20, 2026
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More ways to take the horror out of high fuel
Slow down, breathe, put pen to paper to see where you really stand. Gary Buchs emphasizes concrete ways independents can account for fuel hikes in rates negotiations, leased owners can keep big surcharge-revenue boosts in necessary perspective.
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Custom Rigs
'Outta the Ordinary' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures $20K MATS Build-Off win
Night Hours Hos
Hours of Service
FMCSA stops short of saying 2020 HOS changes caused more crashes
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy daca non-domiciled CDL driver
Regulations
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy confronted by non-domiciled CDL driver at MATS
Owner-operator Greg Labosky now pilots this 2025 International LT that bought new at the beginning of this year. The truck replaced a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia that, approaching 1 million miles, was costing the GDL Enterprise owner more in maintenance than he could countenance.
Trucker of the Year
Minding Ps and Qs of costs, rates: Trucker of the Month Greg Labosky
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