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Labor Department seeks change to contractor classification regs, again
The Labor Department proposed to rescind the Biden-era classification analysis and reinstate the analysis from the first Trump administration. Also: Wilson Logistics gets pre-CDL operations waiver renewed; Pilot opens new stops in Massachusetts and Florida.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
Lawsuit seeks to halt FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL final rule
That latest filing in the case of owner-operator Jorge Rivera Lujan v. the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asks for an emergency stay of the government's final rule restricting non-domiciled CDL eligibility, pending judicial review.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA chief emphasizes aggressive approach to CDL qualifications
FMCSA chief Derek Barrs Thursday said the agency is working with Congress on the recently introduced and President Trump-endorsed "Dalilah Law," whose draft language requires a measure of recertification for all CDL holders.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
Massachusetts bill would increase 'superload' permitting weight limit
Legislation would increase the weight limit threshold for acquiring a superload permit to 199,000 pounds in gross vehicle weight from the current 130,000-pound limit. Also: Bot Auto autonomous truck set to haul for brokerage; new Sheetz offering truck diesel in N.C.
February 26, 2026
Trucker of the Year
When the mentored becomes the master: Trucker of the Month Adam Mackey
"I don’t know anyone like him" when it comes to meticulous record-keeping, which puts Adam Mackey's one-truck, own-authority business in position to excel, according to a friend and past mentor. "He’s definitely Trucker of the Year in my opinion -- one of the last of a dying breed, for sure."
February 26, 2026
Business
Fuel prices surge, rates hold strong | Revoked ELD reinstated
Diesel prices are up 35 cents over the last six weeks, while spot rates remain elevated over prior years. Also: FMCSA reinstates revoked ELD; route-specific permit costs added to heavy-haul-only load board; Tesla plans to bring more than 60 Semi chargers online.
February 25, 2026
Regulations
Senator's 'TruckSafe Tipline' uncovered potential 'chameleon carrier' activity in Indiana: Letter to FMCSA
In Sen. Jim Banks' home state of Indiana, tips have revealed 1,000 newly-registered carriers in one community; 300 active carriers in one neighborhood consisting of about 250 homes; 16 carriers registered to one cul-de-sac and more.
February 25, 2026
Business
Will AI kill brokerages? Landstar, C.H. Robinson, RXO stocks tanked in 'scare trade'
A little-known AI company's press release tanked big broker stocks early this month just by saying it could automate the work of freight agents. Is the hype real? Will AI kill brokerages, or just the brokers?
February 24, 2026
Trucker of the Year
Overdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your business
Nominations are open for 2026 Trucker of the Year honors! The competition recognizes acumen/innovation of owner-operators, the bedrock of the entrepreneurial spirit in trucking. If you’ve excelled through the sluggish markets of the last years, you're no doubt a worthy contender.
February 23, 2026
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
Regulations
FMCSA announces rapid actions to shut down ‘chameleon carriers,’ CDL mills, ELD cheating
DOT and FMCSA lay out a sweeping agenda of reforms to ELD vetting, carrier registrations, "covert operations" against CDL corruption, and three new rulemakings. "If you're not following the rules, we're going to put you out of business," said Derek Barrs.
February 20, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA finalizes removal, amendment of 12 of 18 ‘burdensome’ regs previously identified
FMCSA has moved forward on a dozen of its proposed deregulatory actions, including removing the requirement to carry extra spare fuses, clarifying that electronic DVIRs are allowed, and more.
February 20, 2026
Business
'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffs
The court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.
February 20, 2026
Regulations
Non-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOT
California and Pennsylvania haven't been shy about fighting DOT over the rights of non-domiciled CDL holders, but that hasn't been enough for activist groups that demand change now.
February 19, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Federation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
FOPT quickly made itself known with FMCSA's publication of a petition from the group for an ELD exemption for its members and others. Leadership has its sights set on improving many other areas of trucking.
February 18, 2026
Partners in Business
Master negotiation's fine art to stop settling for low rates
Don’t let pushy brokers rush your decision-making. The posted rate is far from "gospel." Take the "third way" in negotiation, avoid the winner's curse, and value your time over simple cents-per-mile.
February 18, 2026
Business
'Chameleon broker?': Big broker AGX goes bust, doesn't pay carriers, starts new MC
A source inside AGX Freight said carriers were misled about payment while company management launched a new brokerage, Freedom Freight Logistix.
February 17, 2026
Hours of Service
HOS waivers for heating fuel haulers extended in 21 states
Drivers transporting heating fuels in 21 states encompassing much of the Northeast and Midwest can operate beyond their maximum driving time regs through Feb. 28.
February 17, 2026
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