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Bill would fine brokers 10% of any load hauled by carrier with three or more violations
Legislation introduced in the House aims to levy a 10% fine on any freight broker that contracts a carrier with three or more violations on its record over a five-year period, or who employs any driver with three violations over the same period. Broker and owner-op groups warn of unintended consequences.
December 23, 2025
Regulations
87 truck drivers arrested in Cali immigration initiatives | Rates on strong spot run
Border 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, 2025
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March 24, 2025
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More HOS relief in three states | Love's factoring expanding with TBS, others
Christmas 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, 2025
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December 22, 2025
Regulations
Defense bill signed by Trump includes military-freight, trucker-friendly provisions
Owner-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, 2025
Business
Fleets, truckers talk pay, respect: What Drivers Want
The 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, 2025
Business
10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?
Are 10,000 drivers really sidelined after ELP violations? Or are some states letting them drive on? Overdrive finds the real story.
December 18, 2025
Regulations
Trump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to know
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order to reschedule marijuana, recognizing its potential health benefits and lightening restrictions. But truckers, still beware.
December 18, 2025
Regulations
Citing ELP and safety among issues, new House caucus emerges with focus on trucking
The 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, 2025
Partners in Business
'Costs are just crazy': 42% of truckers expect to be priced out of health coverage as ACA subsidies expire
A recent Overdrive survey of owner-operators suggests a 2026 shift back to the uninsured rolls for many when it comes to health coverage -- that is, unless Congress extends 2021's enhanced subsidies for middle-income purchasers on the Affordable Care Act exchanges. Underlying plan costs, meanwhile, just continue to rise.
December 17, 2025
Hours of Service
Hours of service: More regs relief in the Northeast, new exemption request
With 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, 2025
Business
Oregon ending 'trusted carrier' program with lack of funds | New HOS waivers in several states
Jan. 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, 2025
Regulations
New bill explores path to interstate driving for under-21 truckers
The legislation would allow 18-20-year-old CDL holders to cross state lines, as long as they stay within a certain range of their home base. Also: PGT Trucking expands with acquisition; Wyoming warns truckers of recent high winds, blow-overs.
December 12, 2025
Business
State of freight 'sluggish,' even amid spot spikes, capacity hits with ELP/CDL focus
What's the recent seasonal rates jump worth to the average owner-operator? How much might English language enforcement/non-domiciled CDL rule changes move the market? A Thursday "State of Freight" session charted market performance, finding a mixed bag of encouraging signs and warning lights en route to 2026.
December 12, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA Administrator Barrs to make radical changes to driver training, ELDs, med cards
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs on Thursday announced the end of self-certification for training providers, ELDs, and medical examiners.
December 11, 2025
Business
Diesel reverses course, falls 20 cents over 3 weeks
After hitting a 2025 high point in mid-November, diesel prices fell on average across the nation. Also: Texas oil-field fleet to deploy 30 Aurora autonomous trucks in 2026; storm-relief fleet's HOS waiver request denied.
December 10, 2025
Regulations
Even 21% of non-citizens support DOT's purge of 200,000 non-domiciled drivers
An Overdrive survey revealed that roughly 1 in 5 non-citizens who would lose their CDL eligibility support DOT's move to purge nearly 200,000 non-domiciled drivers from trucking work.
December 10, 2025
Business
Hogan Transports acquired by vehicle rental giant | HOS relief in two states
Enterprise Mobility, parent company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car among other businesses, is expanding into the Class 7-8 truck market with the acquisition. Also: Heating fuel haulers get HOS relief in two states; former USPS employee guilty of taking bribes from trucking companies; new TA in Colorado.
December 9, 2025
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