Overdrive StaffRegulationsMexican trailer imports hit with anti-dumping dutiesThe U.S. Commerce Department is imposing preliminary anti-dumping duties of up to nearly 80% on imported trailers from Mexico. Also: Daimler moving truck production to the Carolinas; Atlas Energy plans to expand autonomous fleet to 100 trucks.July 31, 2026Hours of ServiceEmergency HOS relief extended in Texas | Fireworks hauler to split as it sees fit?Ongoing flooding in the Lone Star State prompted an extension of emergency HOS relief. Also: ATHS inducting three into hall of fame this fall; fireworks hauler petitions FMCSA for its own hours regs relief during the July 4 celebration season.July 30, 2026RegulationsSenate bill would bolster FMCSA 'chameleon carrier' combat | I-65 back open, but detour recommendedThe “Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act would require FMCSA to develop a new tool for detecting chameleon carrier applications during registration. Also: I-65 partially reopens in Louisville; bridge height awareness campaign ongoing this week.July 29, 2026LifeTwo accused of stealing trucks over 3 years arrestedThe thefts allegedly occurred around Florence, South Carolina, between 2022 and 2025, and additional arrests are possible. Also: Love's opens new location in Illinois, completes renovations in Oklahoma, Kansas; small number of Great Dane trailer recalled; BT Trailers rebranding.July 28, 2026EquipmentVolvo, Mack end 5-mph DEF derates | Cummins' MY 2027 engines getting phased rolloutVolvo and Mack are updating emissions software to increase derate speeds from 5 to 25 mph after new EPA guidance. Also: Cummins updates model year 2027 X15, X10 production schedules; International HV, MV vocational trucks recalled.July 27, 2026EquipmentTest drive: Quick spin with International's S13 powertrainThe EPA 2027-compliant S13 Integrated Powertrain eliminates the EGR cooler, so the engine burns fuel cleaner and produces virtually no soot, effectively doubling the typical lifespan of the DPF.July 27, 2026LifeTruck driver busted in Michigan with 214 pounds of marijuanaThe driver was stopped after bypassing an I-75 weigh station and was found to also be in possession of $346K in cash. Also: Trucking orgs tout industry safety efforts; new U.S.-Canada bridge opening Monday; Rush Enterprises forms joint venture with Carrier Transicold dealer MCT Companies.July 24, 2026RegulationsSenate bill looks to make staged truck crashes a federal crimeUnder terms of the bill, a conviction would result in up to 20 years in prison unless the staged crash resulted in serious injury or death, then it would carry a minimum 20-year sentence. Also: 12 arrested in $2M cargo theft scheme; Texas launching new Motor Carrier Credentialing System.July 23, 2026LifeTruck driver guilty of smuggling illegal immigrants | Driver wanted for murder arrestedThe driver pleaded guilty to transporting 24 illegal immigrants in Texas after being caught in February. Also: Truck driver wanted for murder in California arrested in New Mexico; Arizona troopers put 13 trucks, 23 drivers OOS; truck tonnage flat in June.July 22, 2026RegulationsEPA 2027 emissions move on warranties, derates: What's your view?The EPA recently proposed to totally end DEF-fault derates for new diesel engines and roll back extended warranty requirements for '27 emissions equipment. Weigh in with your views on the moves here.July 22, 2026Page 1 of 1679Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampSmall Fleet Champ: Deadline for entry extended to Aug. 15Here's a huge thanks to every small fleet owner who's put their trucking company in the running for the 2026 awards, and good news for those who haven't: we're extending the deadline a couple weeks through to Aug. 15 for initial entry.Trucker of the YearPromises made, promises kept: Trucker of the Month Jeffrey CrisePride & PolishThe 'ultimate toy hauler'? Latest custom Pete 589 from Semi CasualRegulationsCalifornia says non-domiciled drivers are safer than U.S. citizens: Court filingsRegulationsRed states vs. blue states: FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban's legal battle escalates
