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No more paper numbers: U.S. military freight update, amid ‘shadowy’ practices
The U.S. military warned military freight system-registered motor carriers they need proper leases and not just paper numbers. Yet there's evidence freight's still moving on non-registered carriers' trucks.
October 8, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Broker 'fines' shaving the bottom line? How truckers can fight and win
Recover onerous broker "fees" and "fines" by following this guide, a playbook for documentation, communication, and knowing and using federal transparency rights under 49 CFR 371.3, regardless of FMCSA's next move on the transparency regulation.
October 7, 2026
Hours of Service
FMCSA details upcoming hours-of-service flexibility test rules
The agency moves forward with two pilot programs to collect data on increased flexibility in HOS regs with more split-sleeper options (up to 5/5 hours) and the ability to pause the 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours. More than 250 drivers will participate in each test.
October 7, 2026
Electronic Logging Devices
Highway plans ELD update after HOS cheats found on platform
After Overdrive found ELD providers who admitted to HOS cheating integrated within Highway, the tech company wouldn't commit to kicking hours cheats off the platform.
October 6, 2026
Regulations
Trump orders relief for on-highway red-dyed diesel use
An Executive Order looks to defer payment of the federal excise tax for on-road use of dyed diesel through the end of the year, without interest or penalties, while also exploring potentially eliminating the tax obligation entirely.
October 6, 2026
Small Fleet Champ
Leading by example: McKinney & Sons' top-notch service, equipment
David McKinney overcame early-career missteps and a bankruptcy just after the turn of the century to build a 15-plus-truck fleet that customers truly can rely on.
October 5, 2026
Business
C.H. Robinson acquiring RXO in $5.8 billion stock and cash transaction
C.H. Robinson on Monday morning announced plans to acquire RXO Inc in a $5.8 billion stock and cash transaction to form a company it said would be worth $25 billion.
October 5, 2026
Business
Driverless trucking in 'first innings,' but fears rise of a blowout game
When fully automated, legal and truly driverless trucks are a functionality reality, who needs trucking companies, truck drivers, even traditional truck makers anymore?
October 2, 2026
Regulations
Southeast FMCSA, DHS inspection sweep puts dozens out-of-service
"Operation Saturday Night Fever" puts 78 drivers, 25 trucks OOS. Also: FMCSA denies ag-support fleet's request for pre-CDL operating exemption; steel manufacturer's long-held HOS, equipment exemptions renewed.
October 1, 2026
Small Fleet Champ
Leighton Transport offers big-fleet clout with boutique care
Jerome, Idaho-based Leighton Transport has expanded to 28 trucks by blending a driver-first culture and factoring-free financial discipline with the purchasing power of common affiliate Arlo G. Lott Trucking.
October 1, 2026
Business
TQL, C.H. Robinson accused of federal racketeering with illegal carrier network
The two biggest brokers defrauded their customers, knowingly hired illegal carriers and conspired "to engage in predicate criminal activities," six motor carriers say in bombshell lawsuit.
September 30, 2026
Overdrive Extra
No 'vacation' here: Three owners striking while the iron's hot for rates, income
Independent small fleet owner Sam Kelly understands "people complaining about fuel prices," he said, but he's still netting "more per truck than I have in years."Â He's not the only one. He's striking while the iron's hot -- certainly not with a "vacation."
September 30, 2026
Trucker of the Year
One man, one truck: Robert Forsyth's long strides to the right size for profit
Owner-operator Robert Forsyth, trucking strong at 72 years old, hauls primarily reefer freight from the mid-South to Maine and from Maine back to Texas to get him to his southwest Missouri home base.
September 30, 2026
Business
Diesel down, rates up in limited fashion with seasonal reefer lull
Diesel's national average fell about 15 cents during the most recent week, while total broker-posted spot rates were up about a penny -- limited in large part by a notable decline in reefer rates. Dry van and flatbed rates were both up during the week.
September 30, 2026
Channel 19
Oct. 1 trucker’s strike: Is Trump already taking notice?
A few truck drivers and owners say they're already shut down, and organized strike or not, sky-high diesel will see plenty trucks parked. Has the Trump administration already taken notice?
September 29, 2026
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA denies ELD exemption | More in-state dyed-diesel relief
The agency shot down a request from the Federation of Professional Truckers for an exemption from the ELD requirements for members and other drivers. Also: Georgia, Texas issue fuel-related regs relief; 5 military vets named "Transition Trucking" finalists.
September 29, 2026
Small Fleet Champ
Beating the '24-hour logbook' competition, with a circle of trust
"Rules give you freedom." It's a mantra for 16-truck small fleet owner Stevey Nikolov.
His owner-operated fleet strives for simplicity for those leased, and continues to make strides despite "24-hour logbook" challenges from unscrupulous competitors.
September 28, 2026
Regulations
Will Trump pause diesel exports? More regs relief for ag, fuel haulers in Nebraska, Montana
Two declarations issued in Nebraska waive dyed diesel fines and penalties for some haulers and provide more flexible weight limits for others. Also: Montana's intrastate fuel haulers get HOS relief; how diesel quality varies stop to stop.
September 28, 2026
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'Gangster Hauler': Al Capone-themed 1967 Kenworth W925
Airbrushed murals around the rig feature Al Capone and similar 1920s-era gangster themes, while the rig's interior depicts a barroom scene, complete with a chandelier, mounted Tommy guns and more.
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Court shoots down operator’s driverless warning-device waiver lawsuit as FMCSA gives 5-year extension
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No more paper numbers: U.S. military freight update, amid ‘shadowy’ practices
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