Overdrive StaffRegulationsTrucking org calls for ELP assessment as part of CDL test, among other legislative reformsATA called for six legislative reforms related to CDL testing, driver training and cabotage. Also: Canadian Trucking Alliance launches new campaign to fight "Driver Inc." scheme; latest Highway Angel.October 8, 2025RegulationsLegislation aims to codify new non-domiciled CDL rule, end Canada/Mexico CDL reciprocityCanada/Mexico CDL reciprocity is under fire in a new bill to codify recent non-domiciled CDL changes. Also: More than 1,200 new truck parking spaces planned in this state; Truckers Christmas Group seeking nominations of families in need of holiday-season support.October 7, 2025EquipmentPresident Trump updates timeline for heavy-duty truck tariffs, adds medium-duty trucksTrump now plans to impose a 25% tariff on both heavy- and medium-duty truck imports on Nov. 1, but questions remain.October 7, 2025RegulationsCDL schools, fleets shut down in Canada in safety crackdownThe Alberta government recently shut down five CDL schools and 13 trucking companies as the province looks to address trucking safety credentialing issues. Also: Trimac expands in U.S. with acquisition; TCA President Jim Ward retiring.October 6, 2025Life'Inattentive' truck driver blamed for fatal 2023 truck-bus crashThat inattention in part yields further NTSB recommendation for forward collision warning systems and automatic emergency brakes on trucks. Also: Maryland installing truck speed warning sign along I-68; latest Highway Angel.October 3, 2025EquipmentUsed-truck market volumes outperformed expectations in AugustAccording to ACT Research, used Class 8 retail truck sales increased 11% in August over July's numbers, while prices fell. Also: DAT adds new carrier-friendly features to DAT One load board; one-day CMV enforcement operation leads to arrests, OOS orders.October 2, 2025RegulationsGovernment shutdown: Business as usual for FMCSA | Wildfires, HOS reliefFMCSA and NHTSA employees are unaffected by the government shutdown, according to DOT's shutdown plan. Also: More HOS relief for wildfire relief haulers; I-70 rest area reopens with more truck parking.October 1, 2025LifeCrash-victims advocates call for truck-safety reforms in D.C.Crash-victims advocacy group the Truck Safety Coalition highlighted the states with the highest truck crash fatality rates based on population. Also: Lawmakers look to cut red tape for farmers during harvest; C.H. Robinson names 2025 Carrier of the Year award winners.September 30, 2025RegulationsICE / state officers target Cali CDLs in three-day inspection blitz | Door recall to prevent truckers being trapped in-cabA recent enforcement blitz at an Oklahoma port of entry with ICE officers targeted drivers and trucks from California. Also: Volvo, Mack trucks recalled for trailer lighting issue; another 4K Volvos recalled for door handle problem; latest Highway Angel.September 29, 2025EquipmentTrump imposing 25% tariff on trucks | Driver in TX crash indicted for felony manslaughterPresident Trump announced Thursday that, effective Oct. 1, the U.S. will levy a 25% tariff on imported heavy-duty trucks. Also: Felony manslaughter charges for driver in fatal I-35 crash.September 26, 2025Previous PagePage 12 of 1664Next PageTop StoriesCustom Rigs'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 buildWhat started out as a modest build for a nice working truck turned into an all-out custom transformation by Geis Peterbilt's Cody McCandless. Along the way, "a lot of days that you don’t succeed," McCandless said, "but the challenge has been accepted, and we’re having fun with it.”RegulationsELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitzRegulationsCalifornia capitulation: CHP finally enforcing English language proficiency roadsideBusinessFMCSA issues Final Rule banning non-domiciled CDLs almost entirelyRegulationsELD-tampering out-of-service orders: New for CVSA's 2026 OOS criteria
