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FMCSA stops California from reissuing thousands of non-domiciled CDLs
After a fiery exchange between DOT and California, the state tried to put thousands of non-domiciled CDLs back in play. At the last moment, though, the move got shut down. Find the full story here.
December 19, 2025
Regulations
Trump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to know
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order to reschedule marijuana, recognizing its potential health benefits and lightening restrictions. But truckers, still beware.
December 18, 2025
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February 19, 2025
Regulations
Why Washington authorities released a 'criminal illegal alien' despite ICE detainer request
After DHS last week noted authorities in Washington state refused an ICE immigration detainer and released a "criminal illegal alien" truck driver after a crash, the local prosecuting attorney's office explained the reasoning. Elsewhere in the state, authorities responded to yet another crash with more dire implications for the foreign truck driver.
December 16, 2025
Regulations
California sues DOT over losing $40M in federal funding due to lack of ELP enforcement
In its lawsuit, California claims that it meets all requirements for enforcement of English language proficiency, contrary to FMCSA's charge leading to the agency withholding $40M in MCSAP funding from the state.
December 15, 2025
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Trucker David May's emotional highs, lows on mission with Wreaths Across America
Trucking plays a huge volunteer role in the annual Wreaths Across America effort to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and deliver the importance of that to the next generation. This year WAA reached nearly 5,600 sites, according to organizers, and David May's story of his own convoy participation delivers on the mission.
December 15, 2025
Regulations
ICE arresting 'illegal' CDL drivers at their homes in states that don't cooperate with interstate raids
Immigration police are "targeting drivers who are known to be illegal aliens and arresting them mostly at their homes," ICE told Overdrive.
December 15, 2025
Regulations
New York the 'worst offender' for improper non-domiciled CDLs: DOT
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy found "alarming" errors with New York's issuance of non-domiciled CDLs. New York says Duffy is "lying."
December 12, 2025
Life
Washington refused ICE, let 'criminal alien' trucker go after 6-car pile up: DHS
The driver, Juan Hernandez-Santos, caused a six-vehicle crash in Washington in which three people were reportedly hospitalized. Hernandez-Santos allegedly did not have a CDL, insurance or a valid medical card at the time of the crash.
December 12, 2025
Regulations
Former medical examiner charged for allegedly falisying DOT physicals
A former examiner from Washington state allegedly did not conduct proper DOT physicals but passed applicants anyway. Also: CFI being integrated, rebranded into Heartland Express; electronic parking brake option added to Paccar trucks; more.
December 11, 2025
Life
Fix the potholes! Truckers' Highway Report Card 'Best Roads' states lay paths forward
Four among the top 5 best state DOTs singled out for impressive highway quality by truckers in Overdrive's Highway Report Card won't exactly preach to other states. But an implied message emerges: Maintain the roads you have, engage with truckers and your state legislative leaders, and long-term benefits will flow.
December 10, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA auditing 1,500 CDL schools as part of training provider registry purge
After removal of roughly 3,000 training provider listings on its registry, FMCSA is getting down to the tough work of in-person audits of more than 1,500 schools.
December 9, 2025
Regulations
Homeland Security tightens foreign worker authorizations after National Guardsman shooting
After DOT's efforts to shut down non-domiciled CDLs stalled, Homeland Security placed major new restrictions and fees on work-authorization applications.
December 5, 2025
Regulations
Alabama joins forces with ICE in trucking immigration crackdown
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officers have partnered with ICE to conduct multiple operations targeting truck drivers for immigration enforcement.
December 4, 2025
Life
Fleet owner gets prison time, to pay $1.9M in restitution for tax evasion
The owner's tax evasion scheme consisted of four different companies she operated and controlled, and involved unreported income and unpaid taxes. Also: Wisconsin DOT wants to hear from truck drivers about parking challenges; two Mexican truck drivers turned around at border for cabotage violations.
December 4, 2025
Regulations
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
Regulations
'Criminal illegal alien' caused Oregon crash that killed two: DHS
A "criminal illegal alien" truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, caused a crash in Oregon that killed two people, DHS said. ICE has lodged an arrest detainer for Kumar, who they say entered the U.S. illegally and was released into the country in 2022.
December 3, 2025
Regulations
DOT shuts down Minnesota's non-domiciled CDL program, threatens $30M hit
DOT puts a third state on notice, saying Minnesota "blatantly" failed to follow federal regs when issuing non-domiciled CDLs to foreign drivers.
December 2, 2025
Regulations
DOT removes 3,000 CDL training providers from registry
The CDL training providers were removed "for failing to equip trainees with the Trump Administration’s standards of readiness," according to DOT. Another 4,500 providers were also placed on notice for potential noncompliance.
December 1, 2025
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