Overdrive StaffRegulationsCongress eyes trailer side underride guard mandateLegislation reintroduced in both chambers of Congress would require side-underride guards on all new trailers. Also: FMCSA cites no-CDL and other OOS violations in rejecting CloudTrucks' exemption request from driver application requirements; Pay-to-park network hits expansion milestone.February 5, 2026Hours of ServiceFMCSA's 40-state, winter-storm relief declaration extendedCarriers and drivers providing direct assistance to winter storm relief in 40 states get extended HOS relief. Also: Spot rates bump post-storm materializes; FTC wins lawsuit against fraudulent trucking investment company; legislation seeks to improve roadside safety for tow truck operators.February 4, 2026RegulationsFunding bill signed into law enshrines ELP as an OOS violationThe government funding legislation signed by President Trump codifies the English language proficiency executive order and allocates $200M specifically for truck parking.February 4, 2026BusinessWhere Trump's Fed pick stands on inflation, tariffs | English-only written CDL tests: Florida makes its moveTrump announced he is nominating Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell. Also: Florida's license testing moving to English-only; 10 years in prison for Swift trailer arsonist.February 3, 2026EquipmentShuttered Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers on the auction blockThrough Tuesday morning, certain trucks, trailers and other business assets formerly owned by Montgomery Transport are up for auction. Also: Three drivers crowned Highway Angels of the Year; Pilot launches campaign to support American Heart Association.February 2, 2026RegulationsLegislation to reform DataQ appeals back in playUnder terms of the bill, FMCSA would establish guidelines for a DataQs appeals process, among other provisions. Also: DOT requests input on risks, challenges of hauling hazmat with electric trucks; more truck parking in Arizona.January 30, 2026BusinessWerner acquiring privately-owned FirstFleet for $245 millionThe acquisition of FirstFleet adds approximately 2,400 tractors, 11,000 trailers and 37 properties to Werner's dedicated division. Also: Pennsylvania opens hundreds of new truck parking spaces; I-5 lane closures planned next week.January 29, 2026EquipmentEaton to spin off transmission, other vehicle business unitsEaton's Vehicle, eMobility will be an independent, publicly traded business. Also: Tesla charging stations coming to certain Pilot locations; St. Christopher Fund receives more than $100K from TA after annual charity event; latest Highway Angel.January 28, 2026BusinessDiesel's up, freight rates a mixed bag -- spot surge expected with winter stormsTwo weeks of rising diesel prices have erased a chunk of declines seen the last couple months. Also: Feds investigating potential violation of truckers' chassis-choice regs by ocean carriers; FMCSA opening comments for ATA request to continue under-21 trucker program.January 27, 2026Electronic 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, 2026Previous PagePage 2 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
