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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

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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

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

Cargo thieves boosted more than $32 million worth of goods during the previous five winter holiday seasons, with an average loss value per theft of nearly $350,000.

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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

Winter Weather Trucks

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

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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

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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

Oregon Highway Trucks

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

Texas driver caught smuggling 23 people in sleeper | Oversize haulers' HOS exemption renewed

The driver of the bobtail truck didn't have a CDL and faces possible prison time for human smuggling. Also: FMCSA extends HOS exemption for oversize/overweight haulers; Goodyear opens call for Highway Hero award.

December 3, 2025

Texas DPS discovered 23 immigrants hiding in the sleeper compartment of a truck during a traffic stop.

No winter-long HOS waiver for propane haulers: FMCSA

FMCSA denied a request that would have allowed propane haulers to drive up to 12 hours a day with a 15-hour on-duty clock through the winter. Also: Relay Payments now accepted at TA, Petro locations; LED lighting company petitions for warning device waiver; more.

December 3, 2025

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Electronic Logging Devices

FMCSA overhauls ELD vetting after logs-tampering craze

FMCSA promised a "more rigorous" vetting process to keep faulty ELDs from the registered devices list, keep bad actors from abusing the system, and stop wasting carriers' time with regular revocations.

December 1, 2025

Electronic Logging Devices

Five more ELDs lose certification from FMCSA

FMCSA has revoked the certification of ELDs from five providers: Ontime Logs, Green Light ELD, Sahara ELD, US Fast, and ELD Wise. Users advised to revert to paper logs or logging software for hours of service recording.

November 20, 2025

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DUI charges dropped against non-domiciled driver in fatal Cali crash | HOS regs waived for these Dakotas haulers

Jashanpreet Singh, the truck driver who federal officials said is in the country illegally and was involved in a triple-fatal crash in California, is facing new charges. Also: Fertilizer haulers in North Dakota, fuel haulers in South Dakota get regs relief; tolls increasing on international bridge.

November 4, 2025

Crime Scene photo taken on the evening of the Oct. 21 fatal crash.

ELD-data engagement: Your insurance premiums could depend on it

More and more, insurers work with small fleets and owner-ops' ELD systems to capture telematics data as a window on driving behavior, with potential to save on insurance costs. Engaging with the data yourself could be revealing about your own or your drivers' habits, noted one small fleet consultant, presenting opportunity to actively improve.

October 28, 2025

Overdrive Small Fleet Champ for 2025 in the 3-10 Truck Division, Wes Oberman of Oberman Logistics, is among a growing number of owners utilizing telematics-data enagement in tandem with his leased owner-operators to help keep the record clean and costs in line.

Electronic Logging Devices

Five ELDs revoked from FMCSA's 'Registered Devices' list

Revoked devices include the Premium ELD, True Logbook, Xplore ELD, Kami ELD and Evo ELD. Carriers and drivers should stop using the revoked devices and revert to paper logs/replace them with a compliant device.

October 17, 2025

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AI-assisted truck inspections? Arkansas getting in the game for $2.7M | WB I-94 closure incoming

Arkansas is set to begin using AI to help streamline inspections in high-freight-traffic areas with weigh-in-motion sensors, tire monitoring, more. Also: State tumbling down HOS-enforcement rankings; I-94 closure upcoming; latest Highway Angels.

October 16, 2025

Roadcheck results: 10K vehicles, 3K drivers sidelined for OOS violations

During the 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz in May, inspectors found more than 81% of trucks and 94% of drivers had no out-of-service violations. Brakes, hours of service, no-CDL among top violation categories.

October 7, 2025

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Government shutdown: Business as usual for FMCSA | Wildfires, HOS relief

FMCSA and NHTSA employees are unaffected by the government shutdown, according to DOT's shutdown plan. Also: More HOS relief for wildfire relief haulers; I-70 rest area reopens with more truck parking.

October 1, 2025

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Trump's FMCSA effectively ends non-domiciled CDLs starting today

On Monday, March 16, FMCSA's rule all but entirely banning non-domiciled CDLs took effect. Even with legal challenges weighing against it, it seems likely to stick.

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Small fleet 'gun-shy' about trucking biz investment amid extreme fuel volatility

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Indiana wants to toll I-70, truckers' worst road in the nation

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Arkansas-based Jerry Whittmore's 2005 Peterbilt 379X a 'labor of love'

The Love's Travel Stop on Trinity Lane off I-65 in Nashville had an advertised credit price above $5/gallon Monday morning.

Diesel nears $5 per gallon national average as spot van, reefer rates retract

Small fleet 'gun-shy' about trucking biz investment amid extreme fuel volatility

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