Overdrive StaffRegulations87 truck drivers arrested in Cali immigration initiatives | Rates on strong spot runBorder Patrol and ICE officers conducted two separate operations that led to the arrests of 87 alleged "illegal aliens" with CDLs. Also: Rates trending up, but long-term trend uncertain; FMCSA planning next step of warning-device study.December 23, 2025Hours of ServiceMore HOS relief in three states | Love's factoring expanding with TBS, othersChristmas week saw fuel haulers in New York, Maine and Kansas gifted ability to operate under temporary HOS waivers. Also: Proposed merger of rail giants Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern hit with pushback; Love's Financial expands with TBS Factoring and other acquisitions; driver-focused dealership opens in Georgia.December 22, 2025RegulationsDefense bill signed by Trump includes military-freight, trucker-friendly provisionsOwner-operators, carriers and drivers hauling military freight and HHG moves get some support in the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act. Also: Spot rates: Seasonal decline, and some strength, in latest full week; FMCSA grants temporary HOS exemption renewal for railroad associations.December 19, 2025BusinessFleets, truckers talk pay, respect: What Drivers WantThe annual "What Drivers Want" survey asked truckers why fleets have a hard time finding and keeping drivers, and 81% of survey respondents chose "Pay," more than any other single factor. But close behind was bedrock "Respect" for those on the front lines of any trucking business, large or small.December 19, 2025EquipmentToo many trucks, too little freight: Truck sales impact as hope for 2026 buildsRush Enterprises' boss said until the carrier market normalizes, new equipment demand isn’t going to return. Also: OOIDA urges FMCSA to reject ATA's petition for an extended under-21 pilot program; Women in Trucking accepting Driver of the Year nominations.December 18, 2025RegulationsCiting ELP and safety among issues, new House caucus emerges with focus on truckingThe bipartisan caucus is the first such group to focus on trucking in American history. Also: Diesel prices continue to fall; Hyundai Translead's new partnership aims to streamline equipment financing.December 17, 2025Hours of ServiceHours of service: More regs relief in the Northeast, new exemption requestWith another emergency declaration, six states in the Northeast have HOS waivers in place for heating fuel haulers. Also: 20-year Army veteran wins new Kenworth T680; railroad emergency-support fleet requests HOS exemption.December 16, 2025Reader RigsOwner-op's chemicals-hauling 2007 Peterbilt 379Owner Glenn Englert's Pete is powered by a Cat C-15 with an 18-speed and 3.36 rears.December 16, 2025BusinessOregon ending 'trusted carrier' program with lack of funds | New HOS waivers in several statesJan. 1 Oregon will discontinue its Trusted Carrier Partner Program, which gave qualified fleets weigh station pre-clearance privileges among other perks. Also: Emergency declarations waive HOS for heating fuel haulers in these five states.December 15, 2025RegulationsFormer medical examiner charged for allegedly falisying DOT physicalsA former examiner from Washington state allegedly did not conduct proper DOT physicals but passed applicants anyway. Also: CFI being integrated, rebranded into Heartland Express; electronic parking brake option added to Paccar trucks; more.December 11, 2025Page 1 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsFMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?Owner-operators pushed to allow CDL trainers to self-certify their compliance with federal regs. Now FMCSA seeks to stop that, but who is really to blame?Business10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?RegulationsTrump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to knowCustom RigsLike-new 2000 Freightliner cabover another horse in Everhart's stableFeatured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
