Overdrive StaffElectronic Logging DevicesFMCSA reinstates another ELDFor the second time this month, FMCSA has placed a previously-revoked ELD back on its list of registered devices. Also: Bridge work could close lane of I-40 this week; Kenworth, Peterbilt vocational trucks recalled.January 26, 2026RegulationsHouse approves funding bill with $200M for truck parking, codification of ELP as OOS orderThe appropriations package would fund DOT, among other areas of the government, through Sept. 30. Also: I-205 bridge closure Monday night; free miles accounting/routing software expands into Canada.January 23, 2026LifeCargo thieves shifted to high-value theft in 2025: CargoNetThe number of cargo thefts in 2025 was essentially flat compared to 2024, yet the total loss value of thefts increased 60%, marking a shift toward maximizing revenue by thieves. Also: FMCSA seeking nominations for safety advisory committee; Mac LTT rebrands under Mac Trailer name.January 22, 2026ParkingTruckers asked to participate in truck parking survey for third Jason's Law reportThe Federal Highway Administration is conducting surveys for its third Congressionally-required Jason's Law assessment of truck parking inventories/needs nationwide. Also: Heating fuel emergency declarations/HOS waiver extended; Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour kicks off.January 21, 2026LifeSix from multi-state cargo theft ring get fines, prison time for $5M haulSix members of a cargo theft ring accused of stealing tractor-trailers containing more than $5 million in goods have been sentenced to prison time, fines. Also: 80 trucks out-of-service during three-day blitz in Maine; I-70 truck parking improvements planned.January 20, 2026EquipmentWill Caterpillar ever return to production of new on-highway engines?At the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show, Overdrive's 2024 Trucker of the Year, Alan Kitzhaber, took advantage of his time at the show to do what a big event like MATS affords any inquisitive truck owner, finding a few answers spelled out in this video.January 19, 2026BusinessNew heavy-haul-specific load board | Revoked ELD reinstatedTruckstop.com has launched its new Heavy Haul Load Board Pro specifically for heavy and over-dimensional carriers. Also: FMCSA reinstates revoked ELD; Saia rebrands LinkEx brokerage.January 19, 2026Custom RigsUp to 175 trucks set to compete in MATS PKY Truck Beauty ChampionshipThe 34th PKY Truck Beauty Championship will take place at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show in March.January 19, 2026RegulationsFMCSA 'Immediate Suspension' rule for brokers takes effect | $1M fine for carriers who hire illegal drivers: State billAfter being delayed last year, the rule that allows FMCSA to suspend brokers for not maintaining $75,000 in financial security is now in effect. Also: Tennessee bill would fine carriers $1 million for knowingly employing illegal immigrants; Vermont suspends HOS for road salt haulers.January 16, 2026LifeTruck driver arrested for DUI 'forgot to deliver' load: Arizona policeThe driver reportedly drove from Las Vegas to Phoenix, forgot to deliver his load and headed back to Nevada. When he turned back toward Phoenix, police stopped him. Also: MATS registration giveaway ongoing; Peterbilt's diesel tech program hits milestone.January 15, 2026Page 1 of 1662Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsHours-of-service waiver declared in 40 states for winter weather, interstate closuresFMCSA declared a regional emergency that covers drivers and motor carriers providing emergency relief in 40 states due to a winter storm that swept across the U.S. over the weekend.RegulationsTrucker locked in FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol 'Clearinghouse jail' fights to break outCustom RigsTennessee independent pulls a flatbed in custom '24 W900BusinessITS Logistics tried to 'offset' $85,000 payment to carrier before Echo Global acquisitionFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
