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Former truck driver gets prison time for smuggling guns north | Emergency HOS relief extended
The driver admitted to buying firearms in Florida for a co-conspirator in Canada and smuggling them north across the border. Also: FMCSA extends HOS relief for Nebraska wildfire response; latest Highway Angel "not letting this guy burn" praised for heroism.
April 3, 2026
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD tampering officially an out-of-service violation
As of April Fool's Day, CVSA's updated OOS criteria differentiates between traditional "false logs" viols and ELD tampering. Also: International, Ryder testing autonomous trucks on 600-mile Texas route; FMCSA provides additional data on rail crossing crashes; Ford Super Duty pickups recalled.
April 1, 2026
Hours of Service
FMCSA stops short of saying 2020 HOS changes caused more crashes
The number of post-crash inspections with an out-of-service HOS violation increased significantly after the 2020 hours changes compared to a pre-change period, but FMCSA said other external factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, weighed heavily on results.
April 1, 2026
Hours of Service
Chicago-area fleet Extra Mile International ran massive ELD cheating network, drivers allege in court docs
The 200-truck Extra Mile International fleet stands accused of using a variety of ELDs -- some revoked by FMCSA, some still active -- and a complicated web of companies to cheat on hours of service compliance.
March 24, 2026
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA decertifies 14 ELDs amid ongoing purge
Of the 14 ELDs revoked Wednesday, 10 are from Gorilla Fleet Safety, which said it's aware of the revocations and is working with FMCSA on a solution.
March 4, 2026
Hours of Service
FMCSA wants you: 18 truckers needed to 'fine-tune' sleeper, HOS-pause pilot programs
The drivers will help FMCSA test its pilot programs on split-sleeper time and split duty periods (pausing the 14-hour clock) before broader rollout. Also: Heating fuel emergency extended in 15 states; rest area reopens along I-80; Saia's NASCAR sponsorship renewed.
March 2, 2026
Equipment
Aurora adds 1K-mile 'driverless' lane: Will solo HOS regs apply for the in-cab observer?
The autonomous truck tech developer is deploying trucks on the Fort Worth-to-Phoenix lane, longer than a solo professional driver could complete in a daily HOS duty cycle. CVSA explained the state of play for such trucks' necessary HOS compliance, or lack thereof.
February 19, 2026
Overdrive Extra
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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