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Federation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
FOPT quickly made itself known with FMCSA's publication of a petition from the group for an ELD exemption for its members and others. Leadership has its sights set on improving many other areas of trucking.
February 18, 2026
Hours of Service
HOS waivers for heating fuel haulers extended in 21 states
Drivers transporting heating fuels in 21 states encompassing much of the Northeast and Midwest can operate beyond their maximum driving time regs through Feb. 28.
February 17, 2026
Regulations
ELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitz
Roadcheck will be held May 12-14 this year. The driver-related focus for inspectors is ELD tampering. The vehicle-related inspection focus centers on cargo securement. Where's heightened enforcement of those categories most likely? Find out here with Overdrive analysis.
February 12, 2026
Regulations
ELD-tampering out-of-service orders: New for CVSA's 2026 OOS criteria
CVSA's annual OOS updates and a new inspection bulletin show that as of April 1, roadside truck inspectors will be shifting approach to violations for those found with a false log as a result of ELD tampering. Detail here, with intrastate, alcohol violation updates and more.
February 10, 2026
Hours of Service
No HOS violations, no ELD required: New trucking group seeks mandate exemption
The newly-formed Federation of Professional Truckers is petitioning FMCSA for an exemption from the ELD requirement for members and others. Also: FMCSA wants more feedback on paper med cards; MATS concert lineup features one of our own, among others: Long Haul Paul.
February 6, 2026
Hours of Service
FMCSA's 40-state, winter-storm relief declaration extended
Carriers 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, 2026
Hours of Service
Hours-of-service waiver declared in 40 states for winter weather, interstate closures
FMCSA declared a regional emergency that covers drivers and motor carriers providing emergency relief in 40 states due to a winter storm that swept across the U.S. over the weekend.
January 26, 2026
Regulations
Emergencies declared across Southeast ahead of winter storm, bringing HOS waivers
A massive winter storm forecast to impact much of the U.S. over the weekend prompted emergency declarations in at least a half-dozen states that waive certain trucking regs for emergency response.
January 23, 2026
Parking
Truckers asked to participate in truck parking survey for third Jason's Law report
The Federal Highway Administration is conducting surveys for its third Congressionally-required Jason's Law assessment of truck parking inventories/needs nationwide. Also: Heating fuel emergency declarations/HOS waiver extended; Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour kicks off.
January 21, 2026
Business
New heavy-haul-specific load board | Revoked ELD reinstated
Truckstop.com has launched its new Heavy Haul Load Board Pro specifically for heavy and over-dimensional carriers. Also: FMCSA reinstates revoked ELD; Saia rebrands LinkEx brokerage.
January 19, 2026
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA's ELD purge: Four new revocations
Drivers and fleets using the PremierRide Logs, DSG Elogs, and State Elogs devices should revert to paper and find replacement devices within 60 days.
January 13, 2026
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Bye-bye 2025: Hope and headwinds for freight, costs, regs in focus in Overdrive Radio
The most-listened-to episodes of the year with market touchpoints in stories whose impacts continue to materialize. Though skeptics abound, from a non-domiciled CDL purge and boosted ELP enforcement to rates impacts with negotiation tactics and owner-ops' increasing biz sophistication, near all hold potential positives for 2026.
January 5, 2026
Hours of Service
Winter HOS relief: Another state joins in | DOT doles out $118M for enforcement, CDL issuance, more
Rhode Island's emergency declaration waives HOS and other regs through Jan. 6. Also: FMCSA awards High Priority, CDL Program Implementation, and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training grants; latest Highway Angel.
January 2, 2026
Business
Overdrive's top 10 trucking stories of 2025
President Trump's immigration blitz takes trucking by storm, broker transparency, CDLs canceled and ELDs cheated: These are but a few of Overdrive's top trucking stories of the year.
December 31, 2025
Hours of Service
Bill would apply ag short-haul HOS regs year-round
The bill would extend the time period for application of the ag hours exemption within 150 air-miles of origin or destination. Also: Previously-recalled Mack Granites hit with another; Idaho enforcement initiative focuses on weight, securement.
December 30, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA revokes certification of four ELDs from three companies
Motor carriers and drivers using the four devices should stop using them and replace them with a compliant device within 60 days. Meantime, revert to paper logs.
December 30, 2025
Hours of Service
HOS waivers in 20 states as FMCSA responds to regional emergencies
FMCSA last week either extended or launched new regional emergency declarations that, in total, cover nearly half the country.
December 29, 2025
Business
HOS regs relief in a new state | Cargo theft: Resist complacency over holidays
Cargo theft during the winter holiday period increased by approximately 82% from 2020 to 2024. Also: Nebraska heating fuel haulers join growing list of states offering HOS relief.
December 24, 2025
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