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Homeland Security tightens foreign worker authorizations after National Guardsman shooting
After DOT's efforts to shut down non-domiciled CDLs stalled, Homeland Security placed major new restrictions and fees on work-authorization applications.
December 5, 2025
Regulations
Alabama joins forces with ICE in trucking immigration crackdown
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officers have partnered with ICE to conduct multiple operations targeting truck drivers for immigration enforcement.
December 4, 2025
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February 19, 2025
Life
Fleet owner gets prison time, to pay $1.9M in restitution for tax evasion
The owner's tax evasion scheme consisted of four different companies she operated and controlled, and involved unreported income and unpaid taxes. Also: Wisconsin DOT wants to hear from truck drivers about parking challenges; two Mexican truck drivers turned around at border for cabotage violations.
December 4, 2025
Regulations
Texas driver caught smuggling 23 people in sleeper | Oversize haulers' HOS exemption renewed
The driver of the bobtail truck didn't have a CDL and faces possible prison time for human smuggling. Also: FMCSA extends HOS exemption for oversize/overweight haulers; Goodyear opens call for Highway Hero award.
December 3, 2025
Regulations
'Criminal illegal alien' caused Oregon crash that killed two: DHS
A "criminal illegal alien" truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, caused a crash in Oregon that killed two people, DHS said. ICE has lodged an arrest detainer for Kumar, who they say entered the U.S. illegally and was released into the country in 2022.
December 3, 2025
Regulations
DOT shuts down Minnesota's non-domiciled CDL program, threatens $30M hit
DOT puts a third state on notice, saying Minnesota "blatantly" failed to follow federal regs when issuing non-domiciled CDLs to foreign drivers.
December 2, 2025
Regulations
DOT removes 3,000 CDL training providers from registry
The CDL training providers were removed "for failing to equip trainees with the Trump Administration’s standards of readiness," according to DOT. Another 4,500 providers were also placed on notice for potential noncompliance.
December 1, 2025
Regulations
Prepare to yield? Camaro's kamikaze pass in downtown Chicago nets crash review
One-way westbound multi-lane road, downtown Chicago, 10 a.m. Truck driver John Doe tangles with a Camaro attempting to squeak by on his right to miss construction barriers. Preventable? Or not.
November 28, 2025
Parking
Truck parking: FMCSA plans survey of 'several thousand truck drivers'
FMCSA announces plans to survey truck drivers about truck parking to estimate the monetary benefits of creating new truck parking spaces. Also: 5 Michigan rest areas closing for winter; new "United for Autonomy" coalition aims to advance federal autonomous vehicle framework.
November 28, 2025
Overdrive Extra
'I call it trucker soul': Introducing Taj Wallace, aka Supa Trucka, bending ears with new music
North Carolina-based independent Taj Wallace, known on the CB and to his fans as the “Supa Trucka,” splashed onto the truck show scene this year with pop-up performances of his original gearjammer ballads in North Carolina and Georgia. Long Haul Paul finds in his music a fresh sound that speaks to trucking reality, minus the pedal steel.
November 28, 2025
Reader Rigs
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mark the day with the 2001 379 of owner-operator Patrick White, who suffered a broken leg in August, unable to work for a time. Today, he's back on the horse, and the Whites note they benefited from some help from lenders, but also "from a few close friends and our family. We are very grateful this year for sure," said Patrick's wife, Ashlyn. Here's to giving thanks, and a big thanks to all of you for who you are and what you do.
November 27, 2025
Life
Stay watchful for cargo thieves over Thanksgiving: CargoNet | Big long-term lane closures along I-10 in No. 3 worst state for roads
Verisk CargoNet urges supply chain stakeholders, including owner-operators, to take enhanced security measures during the Thanksgiving holiday period and throughout the remainder of the year. Also: I-10 lane restrictions planned through Spring.
November 26, 2025
Regulations
The terrorism threat and trucking: Who is vetting 'wanted terrorist' CDL drivers?
The recent arrest of a non-domiciled CDL holder dubbed a "wanted terrorist" by authorities begs the question: Who's vetting such drivers when they apply for CDLs? The answer goes to the top of government, and there's no sign the CDLs will stop flowing just yet.
November 26, 2025
Regulations
Week-long targeted inspection blitz nets 45 OOS violations
Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers conducted 132 traffic stops and 98 inspections earlier this month during a week-long event. Also: More than 50K sign petitions urging OEMs to drop lawsuits against CARB; former Massachusetts trooper sentenced in CDL bribery scheme.
November 25, 2025
Regulations
Wyoming immigration raid hits I-25, I-80 with 40 'criminal alien' drivers arrested
Another state throws its hat in the ring with ICE-assisted raids on I-80, I-25, and elsewhere. "Operation Safe Haul" resulted in 40 "criminal aliens" arrested and processed for deportation.
November 25, 2025
Regulations
'Every foreign truck driver's worst nightmare': Courts can't stop Trump, DOT's immigration crackdown
DOT Secretary Duffy isn't deterred by a court ruling pausing his purge of non-domiciled truck drivers, and he's getting a big assist from immigration enforcement, too.
November 24, 2025
Regulations
English-only CDL written tests: House bill introduced
A House version of a bill introduced in the Senate this summer would require all CDL testing to be conducted in English, rather than just the skills test as currently required. Also: Page Trucking acquiring Northeast bulk carrier; Love's expands in North Dakota.
November 21, 2025
Truck Stops
Tennessean Travel Stop partners with Dolly Parton for rebrand, refresh
The current Tennessean Travel Stop along I-65 will be renamed Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop by the summer with plans to open additional locations in the future. Also: PrePass weigh station bypass comes to new state; Wabash step decks recalled.
November 20, 2025
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'Peanut's Pride': Owner-op's second chance after close brush with death
Charles "Peanut" Pilkington and his 2005 Peterbilt 379, featured here, were lucky to survive this certifiable "act of God," a dramatic wreck caught on video. Here, he tells the story of the rig's resurrection, and new appreciation for his trucking life.
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