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Life

Channel 19
Monkey business: Small fleet keeps getting violations for handling lab animals
JKL Secure Freight's been getting in trouble with the USDA -- and an animal-rights group -- over its handling of monkeys for science experiments. A look at the fleet's roadside-inspection history doesn't inspire much confidence either.
April 8, 2026
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FMCSA closer to truck parking shortage survey | Fake-invoicing scheme: Guilty verdicts for fleet owner, broker
The survey, if approved, will ask truck drivers about their experience with finding truck parking spaces. Also: Alabama police arrest "illegal immigrant" truck driver from Oregon with no CDL, 185 pounds of marijuana; trucking company owner, broker get prison time for fake-invoice scheme.
April 6, 2026
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Life
Former truck driver gets prison time for smuggling guns north | Emergency HOS relief extended
The driver admitted to buying firearms in Florida for a co-conspirator in Canada and smuggling them north across the border. Also: FMCSA extends HOS relief for Nebraska wildfire response; latest Highway Angel "not letting this guy burn" praised for heroism.
April 3, 2026
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Custom Rigs
$25K in prizes at stake for annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show competitors
Registration is open: The annual truck show will be held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee at the end of June with more than $25,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs.
April 3, 2026
Kenny Ziglar's 2007 Peterbilt 379, 'Scrapin' By,' was the big winner from SuperRigs in 2025, capturing Best of Show before going on to other big wins late in the year.
Life
Traffic fatalities trend down in 2025
Broadly, NHTSA estimates that traffic fatalities fell another 6.7% in 2025 from 2024, continuing a downward trend. While vehicle-specific fatality data isn't yet available for 2025, NHTSA reported a 2.5% decrease in people killed in crashes involving large trucks from 2023 to 2024.
April 2, 2026
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Regulations
Indiana revokes 'nearly all' non-domiciled CDLs following new state law
The Hoosier State on April 1 revoked 1,790 non-domiciled CDLs after a state law inspired by recent deadly crashes took effect.
April 1, 2026
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Life
Longtime owner-operator Ingrid Brown named WIT Driver of the Year
Brown, who operated for decades as Rollin' B LLC, is now a driver and operations manager for Blackjack Express LLC. Also: Former truck driver gets prison time, ordered to pay restitution for government benefits fraud; Mack TerraPro recall.
March 30, 2026
In addition to Brown, finalists included KellyLynn McLaughlin, national transportation driver, dump and roll off, Clean Harbors Environmental Services; Fabiola Campos-Buenavista, professional driver and driver development instructor, FedEx Freight; and Gina Jones, company driver, Werner.
Voices
A wrap on MATS. Keep tuned for much, much more
MATS is nothing if not among the biggest wells of trucking news and culture around the nation, year after year after year. We'll be rolling out all manner of reports, videos, podcasts, analyses and biz resources gathered here for weeks to come.
March 28, 2026
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Life
Truck driver charged for allegedly hitting stopped state trooper in New York
New York issues reminder to move over for stopped vehicles after truck driver allegedly hits state trooper vehicle stopped on Thruway. Also: Arizona Border Patrol arrests 11 Indian national truck drivers illegally present in U.S.; new rest area in Indiana adds truck parking.
March 27, 2026
The tractor-trailer, registered to Longhorn Trucking Company of Fort Plain, New York, was moved to the Thruway Verona tandem lot for inspection by the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, where damage to the left trailer wheels and rims was identified. The patrol vehicle was towed off scene.
Life
Diesel Laptops founder Tyler Robertson: New Howes Hall of Fame member
Howes Products announced Tyler Robertson, founder and CEO of Diesel Laptops, as the newest member of the Howes Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the diesel industry. Likewise: His company’s unwavering commitment to supporting technicians, fleets and equipment owners across North America.
March 26, 2026
Robertson (right) with Howes President Robert Howes II at the company booth in North Wing of th Kentuck Convention Center, with MATS ongoing through Saturday.
Life
Trucking crime: Illegal export of snakes, drug trafficking, loan fraud
Border officers intercepted 39 live pythons in the cab of a truck bound for Mexico. Also: Owner-operator among three charged in drug trafficking bust; former fleet owner pleads guilty to COVID loan fraud.
March 25, 2026
A live python is removed from a bag, part of an interception of 39 live pythons by CBP officers at the World Trade Bridge.
Life
New Orleans staged-accident case rolls up guilty lawyers: Two attorneys, firms convicted at trial
Two attorneys, two law firms and another individual were convicted for their roles in the scheme targeting trucking companies and their insurers. Also: Mexican national truck driver allegedly found with 20 pounds of meth in truck in Oklahoma; Arizona enforcement blitz this week.
March 23, 2026
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Life
MATS to kick off with regs/biz news, custom trucks, antique trucks (did we say trucks?)
The big event is nearly here, thousands of plans have been laid, and March 26-28 in Louisville, Kentucky, MATS will feature perhaps the very biggest collection of vintage and custom rigs, vendors and suppliers, and owner-operators the nation over. Hope to see you there.
March 20, 2026
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Regulations
Florida inspectors spot magnetic diesel-theft device
Florida inspectors found a strange magnetic diesel stealing device on a truck and arrested the driver. Also: FMCSA studying medium-duty truck crash causes.
March 17, 2026
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Regulations
Amended Dalilah's Law targets English-only CDL, ban of foreign dispatch
Dalilah’s Law (H.R. 5688), which heads to the House Committee this week, seeks to mandate English-only CDL testing and ban certain foreign dispatchers.
March 16, 2026
Dalilah Coleman, who in June 2024 was involved in a violent wreck with a semi driven by an illegal alien from India named Partap Singh.
Life
Vehicular homicide: Truck driver charged after illegal U-turn in Kentucky
A Chicago-based driver was charged with DUI, vehicular homicide and more for failing a post-crash saliva test after an illegal U-turn resulted in a fatality. Also: DAT launches new DAT One widget for iPhones; new truck stop in southern Washington.
March 13, 2026
Police Crime
Regulations
New Jersey ‘IT error’ causes 0 ELP violations reported to FMCSA in 2026
New Jersey has long been a quiet outlier, continuing to issue non-domiciled CDLs and chalking up 0 ELP violations in 2026. A spokesperson explains why.
March 12, 2026
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Regulations
New Alabama law sets fines for ELP violations, fraudulent foreign CDLs
The new law requires Mexican and Canadian CDL holders to possess additional entry documents to prove their ability to work in the U.S., and also establishes fines for operators who cannot demonstrate English proficiency at roadside.
March 12, 2026
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Overdrive Extra
In-cab showers for the masses? Be Camper Sleeper's drive to deliver
What does a Ukrainian with RV-build experience do when his non-domiciled CDL gets pulled? In Ernest Kovalenko’s case, he starts a business to bring in-sleeper showers to standard-size sleepers. In Long Haul Paul's view long overdue, the conversion caused quite a stir at MATS.
Hey Bubba CEO Tapan Chaudhari, on the East Hall Pro Talks Stage at MATS in March.
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