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State Department resumes issuing visas for commercial truck drivers as non-domiciled CDLs return
The State Department quietly reversed its ban on visas for commercial truck drivers, and now states are issuing non-domiciled CDLs again, at a relatively speedy clip, too.
April 23, 2026
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Regulations
Department of Justice officially reschedules marijuana: What truckers need to know
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order to reschedule marijuana, recognizing its potential health benefits and relaxing restrictions. But truckers, still beware.
April 23, 2026
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Business
Diesel on downswing? | Ohio Turnpike targeting trucking companies for unpaid tolls
Each of the 315 companies identified owe at least $5,000 in unpaid tolls, with the highest toll bill exceeding $150K. Also: Two weeks of diesel-price declines are in the books; Idaho CDL applicant guilty of bribing CDL skills tester; top truck stops for women truckers.
April 22, 2026
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Business
Overdrive recognized for 2025's non-domiciled CDL reporting
Overdrive was one of four finalists for Best News Coverage at the 2026 Jesse H. Neal Awards for its extensive coverage in 2025 of non-domiciled CDLs and the effects of the Trump administration’s immigration policies on trucking.
April 21, 2026
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Business
Why freight rates are finally heating up
ATBS Vice President Mike Hosted reveals that trucking’s four-year "economic flatline" may finally be over. Data drawn from public sources, as well as more than 15,000 owner-operators among ATBS clients, shows a market in the midst of a sharp correction.
April 20, 2026
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HOS: More wildfire relief on the plains
FMCSA grants another HOS regs-flexibility extension for Nebraska relief haulers. Also: Prime Inc.'s planned $160M regional hub in Georgia; ATRI's 2026 research priorities include driver health and wellness, how weather impacts trucking ops, more.
April 17, 2026
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Regulations
Chaotic DMV ICE raid, 'BS' Canadian CDLs: FMCSA's non-domiciled ban, one month later
FMCSA banned non-domiciled CDLs one month ago. Now ICE raiding a DMV line and even visa holders getting denied CDLs suggests they meant business.
April 16, 2026
'We have just bought a truck and are trying to get insurance to get it home and the company we were going to use will not accept a Canadian CDL for insurance purposes although FMCSA says Canadian and Mexican licenses are reciprocal,' the Bakers said.
Regulations
DataQs reform: FMCSA bans issuing-officer decisions on challenges, puts rules on states
The agency moves on plan to require states to implement DataQs review processes, including multi-stage appeals and strict timelines for review, to be eligible for federal grant funding. Changes follow years of scrutiny on a complex system in Overdrive and all around trucking.
April 15, 2026
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Business
Sweet dream? 2026 rates surge transforming a fuel nightmare
Anybody else striking while the iron's hot? This owner-operator's put down the miles with rates improved, taking some of the horror out of the fuel situation. Good news for fuel this week, too, and spot rates nationally improved, despite moderation in some segments.
April 15, 2026
Hosty's current trailer is more than 10 years old, he said, and showing its age in the paint on the sides.
Regulations
Chameleon carriers: Threat exposed by '60 Minutes,' CAB
Explore some of the methods behind the '60 Minutes' investigation that allows one firm to flag up to 70% of trucking's bad actors, chameleon carriers that data show are four times as likely to crash.
April 14, 2026
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Regulations
Trucking insurance hike to $5M back in Congress | Paper med cards get more time: FMCSA
For likely the final time, FMCSA said, the agency extended its paper medical card flexibility waiver through Oct. 11. Also: Massive liability insurance increase on the table in Congress; new Love's in Alabama.
April 13, 2026
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Overdrive Extra
Top of the trucking heap: Owner-op John Penn, full interview from MATS show floor
Overnight Drive host Steve Sommers' full talk here with Overdrive Trucker of the Year John Penn, happy moments from the floor, and an equally happy oil-drain experiment 106,000 miles in -- and counting.
April 10, 2026
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Regulations
Carriers, prep for new Motus registration system: FMCSA
With Motus rolling out later this year, carriers are asked to make sure their FMCSA Portal accounts are active and up to date. Also: New Love's locations in Montana, New Mexico; Truckstop.com acquisition looks to improve heavy-haul pricing for brokers; more.
April 8, 2026
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Business
Hey Bubba, why hasn't AI taken over trucking?
An AI dispatcher for owner-ops seems like the total package, but scammers, spammers, and lying brokers complicate the picture.
April 7, 2026
Hey Bubba CEO Tapan Chaudhari, on the East Hall Pro Talks Stage at MATS in March.
Business
Diesel keeps climbing -- can rates keep up?
Diesel prices jumped nearly a quarter across the U.S. during the most recent week. Spot rates followed -- reefer and flatbed above $3/mile -- with another big weekly increase to their highest point since the summer of 2022.
April 7, 2026
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Overdrive Radio
High time truckers vet the brokers: Opening MATS panel on fraud fight, AI, more
Carriers "have been vetted to death" by freight middlemen and the feds for decades. In this Overdrive Radio, a MATS panel discussion charts ways carriers can take the reins of their own vetting protocols, among topics related to fraud, AI, growth challenges and more for trucking small biz.
April 6, 2026
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Business
How freight fraud stole the show at MATS: Carriers getting smart, FMCSA bringing heat
This year's Mid-America Trucking Show might as well have been called the "Mid-America Freight Fraud Summit" with FMCSA and Dale Prax detailing serious progress.
April 2, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA's ELD purge tosses another device
The Hero ELD is the latest ELD-crackdown casualty, but the company said it's working on a fix. Also: Mega-broker waives fuel card application, cash advance fees; ATRI wants carrier input on telematics.
April 2, 2026
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Close look: How Trucker of the Year hits 10.5 mpg with '19 Freightliner mods, operations
In addition to his Cascadia and Utility dry van's specs, owner-op John Penn made big aero improvements, particularly on the trailer. Run through aero and other significant upgrades, in addition to operational mods for fuel efficiency, with Penn in this video.
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