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New Jersey ‘IT error’ causes 0 ELP violations reported to FMCSA in 2026
New Jersey has long been a quiet outlier, continuing to issue non-domiciled CDLs and chalking up 0 ELP violations in 2026. A spokesperson explains why.
March 12, 2026
Regulations
New Alabama law sets fines for ELP violations, fraudulent foreign CDLs
The new law requires Mexican and Canadian CDL holders to possess additional entry documents to prove their ability to work in the U.S., and also establishes fines for operators who cannot demonstrate English proficiency at roadside.
March 12, 2026
Life
Former fleet owner at head of trucking Ponzi scheme to pay $51 million in restitution
After being sentenced to 23 years in prison last summer, Sanjay Singh has been ordered to pay back $51 million. Also: New nonprofit aims to help veterans become owner-operators; Women in Trucking names Driver of the Year finalists.
March 12, 2026
Regulations
DHS shakeup: Will Markwayne Mullin continue Trump's immigration crackdown in trucking?
Trump's pick to lead DHS, Markwayne Mullin, has a history with trucking and comes from the most hardcore state in the nation when it comes to banning non-domiciled CDLs and non-English speakers from driving.
March 11, 2026
Regulations
Pell Grant expansion could cover CDL training | $4M bribery penalty for FedEx contractor
As required by Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, the Education Department is proposing a new "Workforce Pell Grant" that would cover CDL programs. Also: Fleet owner to forfeit nearly $4M from FedEx Ground bribery scheme; ATA's Women in Motion Council calls for more truck parking funding.
March 11, 2026
Regulations
California DMV slams Trump's 'war on immigration' after losing 2 major legal battles
Big losses in state and federal courts force California to revoke thousands of non-domiciled CDLs and scramble to keep non-citizens driving even passenger cars.
March 9, 2026
Life
Fleet owner admits to scamming Amazon out of $3.5 million
The Connecticut-based owner admitted to registering numerous fake and fraudulent businesses to haul loads for Amazon, submitting false invoices that Amazon paid. Also: Five truckers named TCA Pro Drivers of the Year; another autonomous trucking firm eyes a commercial rollout.
March 9, 2026
Regulations
California to lose CDL issuing ability? March 6 deadline for 17,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers intensifies pressure
California on Friday had to choose between revoking 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs or losing its ability to issue CDLs at all. Early indications show they caved to federal pressure.
March 6, 2026
Gear
BlueParrott headset improves noise cancelation
BlueParrott
The new M500-XT Bluetooth headset provides up to 93% noise cancelation, 11 hours of talk time and more.
March 6, 2026
Channel 19
Carrier411 founder Darren Brewer ‘grabbing genitals,’ trespassing at Chattanooga T-mobile store: Police affidavit
A police affidavit alleges the Carrier411 CEO stood outside the window of a Chattanooga T-mobile store making obscene gestures in front of a child, leading to criminal trespass and disorderly conduct charges.
March 5, 2026
Life
Mexican truck driver busted with 1K pounds of liquid meth in fuel tank
U.S. Customs and Border Protections officers made the bust near San Diego. Also: New York State Thruway inspection blitz put 49 trucks out of service; EpicVue now offering Elon Musk's Starlink service for truckers.
March 5, 2026
Regulations
I-15 inspection blitz sidelines 18 drivers, 40 trucks
Multiple California Highway Patrol jurisdictions along the I-15 corridor issued 352 citations as part of a one-day truck enforcement effort. Also: New hourly paid parking option coming to South Florida; FMCSA extends lighting exemption comment period; PacLease celebrating America's 250th birthday.
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
Regulations
State court ruling puts California’s ability to issue CDLs at risk
A California state court has reportedly ruled that the California DMV must allow some 17,000 non-domiciled CDL holders, whose licenses were set to be revoked, to keep their CDLs, putting the state at risk of losing $160 million and potentially its authority to issue CDLs to anyone.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
CDL recertification for all, lifetime bans for some non-citizens flouting the rules: The Dalilah Law introduced
The Dalilah Law touted by President Trump in his State of the Union address would codify FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL rule into law and would also require "all CDL holders" to recertify that they meet the necessary criteria and more.
February 26, 2026
Regulations
Trump calls for further CDL reforms in State of the Union
President Trump called on Congress to pass the Dalilah Law, named after Dalilah Coleman, who was severely injured in a crash with an illegal immigrant truck driver in 2024. The proposed law would purportedly ban states from issuing CDLs to illegal immigrants, crack down on "chameleon carriers" and more.
February 25, 2026
Overdrive Extra
When a trailer tire calls it quits in Sudan
You'll have some explaining to do to get truck service to the Valero, no doubt. Even among truckers it's not on the mental map of places that actually exist. Coffee made "sometime today," though, might pass the time OK, as former owner-op Michael Singleton remembers.
February 25, 2026
Regulations
State lawmakers aim to bolster ELP, increase non-domiciled CDL scrutiny with penalties
Legislation in the state would require revocation of non-domiciled CDLs for drivers whose legal status expires, among other restrictions. Also: Truck parking info coming to I-90; MATS silent auction to benefit St. Christopher Fund.
February 24, 2026
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