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Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA denies ELD exemption | More in-state dyed-diesel relief
The agency shot down a request from the Federation of Professional Truckers for an exemption from the ELD requirements for members and other drivers. Also: Georgia, Texas issue fuel-related regs relief; 5 military vets named "Transition Trucking" finalists.
September 29, 2026
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Small Fleet Champ
Beating the '24-hour logbook' competition, with a circle of trust
"Rules give you freedom." It's a mantra for 16-truck small fleet owner Stevey Nikolov. His owner-operated fleet strives for simplicity for those leased, and continues to make strides despite "24-hour logbook" challenges from unscrupulous competitors.
September 28, 2026
Bright blue Peterbilt semi-truck with company branding parked in industrial lot under clear sky
Regulations
Will Trump pause diesel exports? More regs relief for ag, fuel haulers in Nebraska, Montana
Two declarations issued in Nebraska waive dyed diesel fines and penalties for some haulers and provide more flexible weight limits for others. Also: Montana's intrastate fuel haulers get HOS relief; how diesel quality varies stop to stop.
September 28, 2026
Combine harvester and grain truck harvesting corn in agricultural field
Partners in Business
Owner-op income near record high already, early in upcycle: ATBS
"Fuel's high, but this has been the time you can make the most money per mile," ever. --ATBS Vice President Mike Hosted
September 25, 2026
Oversize load trucks on highway with yellow and white financial growth chart overlay
Overdrive Extra
The 20-day clock on your authority application: How to manage, avoid Motus snags
Though it's not exactly a hard deadline, when you file for motor carrier authority, regulation gives just 20 days for insurance and BOC-3 filings to make their way to FMCSA. You don't control those filings. Avoid Motus snags and get ahead of the clock with these steps.
September 25, 2026
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Small Fleet Champ
Rocking, rolling: KST Logistics stacks honors after founder's tragic passing
Founding owner-operator Ken Sanders' passing in 2024 was a shocker for the nine-truck flatbed fleet, throwing sole owner Shannon Sanders' life into turmoil. Since, though, she's regrouped, building her "dream team" with an eye on future growth.
September 24, 2026
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Business
Freight tonnage, overall conditions on the decline for truckers
A slight decline in truck tonnage in August, likewise reported declining conditions for both carriers and shippers in July, before diesel's big jump. Also: Wex launches cardless fuel payments for Wex OTR customers.
September 23, 2026
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Regulations
Is a loophole for visa drivers going to sink FMCSA’s non-domiciled CDL ban?
As the fate of FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban will be decided any day now, Overdrive found at least one state is issuing more CDLs to non-citizens now than before the ban.
September 23, 2026
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Channel 19
50,000 truckers striking Oct. 1? Here's what drivers are saying
Social media hoax or the reckoning America deserves? One driver with a massive social media following says he's striking, but will store shelves really run empty?
September 22, 2026
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Small Fleet Champ
Decades of careful growth: Car Couriers' auto-haul hustle
Car Couriers' mostly stinger-steer car-haul units run new and used vehicles within Canada and cross-border, building owner Gerry Neilon's reputation for smooth, dependable service.
September 22, 2026
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Overdrive Radio
Lujan v. FMCSA: Non-domiciled CDLs in court, full arguments for and against
Fundamentally, owner-op Jorge Rivera Lujan and petitioners' case against the rule hinges on what FMCSA did or didn’t do to adequately justify it. It would strip Lujan and an estimated 194,000 other non-citizen drivers from CDL eligibility. Hear attorneys' argument and judges' questions in Overdrive Radio here.
September 21, 2026
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Small Fleet Champ
80 years of specialized excellence: Otto Transfer
Otto Transfer celebrates its 80th anniversary this year after founding with one truck by current co-owner Kevin Otto's father, Charlie, in 1946. It's not many a small fleet that can claim such longevity, testament to the owners' endurance, team-building prowess, service and instincts for advocacy.
September 17, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA waives HOS regs for gas, diesel haulers
Drivers and motor carriers transporting gasoline and diesel can now drive for 16 hours a day through mid-December 'to lower fuel costs.' Also: C.H. Robinson's 2026 Carrier of the Year winners; Roehl owner-ops, drivers get pay boost.
September 17, 2026
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Overdrive Extra
How much will diesel go up tomorrow?
Expect another 30 cents' worth, according to one fuel network's daily hedge. Reefer rates have been keeping up in the recent period of cost increases, on average, yet the same can't be said for other segments.
September 16, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban takes a beating in court
FMCSA's attempt to push nearly 200,000 non-domiciled drivers out of CDL eligibility was called "freakish" under serious scrutiny from a panel of judges at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
September 15, 2026
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Business
Diesel surges past $6/gal. nationwide -- $8-$10 on the horizon?
Diesel's national average is up nearly 70 cents per gallon in just the last two weeks to $6.29/gallon. With U.S. diesel inventories at historic lows, continued conflict in Iran and surging global demand, continued hikes are expected for weeks, or even months, to come.
September 15, 2026
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Business
FMCSA defends buggy Motus rollout as necessary growing pain in fraud crackdown
Amid reports of dropped calls and mistaken operational shutdowns, FMCSA maintains that its new Motus system is stabilizing, blaming outdated carrier records for compounding technical migration errors.
September 14, 2026
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Overdrive Radio
Trucking reliability, service over 6M miles: White Pine Transport
Dee and Bev Zeeman have made real strides as independents in their second run at trucking biz ownership. They strive to follow through on old-school business values, doing the hard work and doing it right in spite of challenges biz and life itself throw at them.
September 14, 2026
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Pride & Polish
Classic 1965 Peterbilt 351 restored twice by same owner
Owner Craig Betcher bought the truck and restored it to work, at least part time. But during the course of a haul, another motorist pulled out in front of him, rolling and totaling the truck. Betcher rebuilt it a second time, now as a show truck.
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Trucker of the Year
CNG the 'future of trucking': Kevin Campbell on his best move yet
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Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA will 'hold violators fully accountable' after ELD fraud scandal revealed
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Reader Rigs
1985 Kenworth W900B keeps five-trailer, three-truck biz flexible
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Small Fleet Champ
Champ-finalist fleet and the brokerage-AI shift: Otto Transfer
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