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Washington admits mistake in issuing Harjinder Singh and 685 other non-citizens full-term CDLs
Washington said untrained staff led to Harjinder Singh, the driver behind the triple-fatal Florida Turnpike crash, to getting a full-term CDL along with 685 other similarly situated applicants since 2018.
October 1, 2025
Life
One month left to enter 'Flashiest Fleets' competition
Overdrive sister publication CCJ is accepting nominations for the contest, open to fleets of all sizes operating equipment ranging from small vans and pickups to tractor-trailers. Add your fleet to the mix with up to three images of your trucks and/or trailers.
September 30, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Life
Crash-victims advocates call for truck-safety reforms in D.C.
Crash-victims advocacy group the Truck Safety Coalition highlighted the states with the highest truck crash fatality rates based on population. Also: Lawmakers look to cut red tape for farmers during harvest; C.H. Robinson names 2025 Carrier of the Year award winners.
September 30, 2025
Truck Stops
Truckers Paradise staff reportedly facing payroll delays
Reports suggested payroll delays were prompting the ire of some of the new truck stop's employees. The company CEO pledged make it top priority to ensure employees are paid
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September 26, 2025
Custom Rigs
Guilty by Association Truck Show rolls into Joplin
One of the trucking industry's biggest events, the biennial GBATS at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri, is officially under way at Exit 4 off I-44. Scenes from the show here with some standout trucks from the show's first day.
September 26, 2025
Equipment
Trump imposing 25% tariff on trucks | Driver in TX crash indicted for felony manslaughter
President Trump announced Thursday that, effective Oct. 1, the U.S. will levy a 25% tariff on imported heavy-duty trucks. Also: Felony manslaughter charges for driver in fatal I-35 crash.
September 26, 2025
Life
Landstar owner-op wins new Freightliner in 52nd truck giveaway
Landstar-leased owner-operator Christian Sanchez Cantù won a 2026 Freightliner Cascadia in the company's 52nd giveaway. Also: Four military veterans named finalists for Transition Trucking rookie trucker award; latest Highway Angel.
September 25, 2025
Regulations
California defies DOT's 30-day deadline for ELP enforcement, faces $30M funding loss
California and Washington face losing millions in federal funding for failure to enforce English language rules for commercial truck drivers. U.S. DOT has remained silent.
September 25, 2025
Channel 19
Ice Road Truckers' new season delivers the goods
A sneak peak at Episode 1 of Ice Road Truckers shows veteran drivers Todd Dewey and Lisa Kelly return to the saddle in a love letter to the trucking trade.
September 19, 2025
Life
Cargo theft explosion: What is to be done? DOT wants to know
The U.S. DOT is requesting stakeholder feedback on cargo theft and ways to tackle it, including how to close loopholes that allow carriers to operate under different names after being removed from service. Also: Another bill takes aim at frivolous lawsuits; Mack Anthem now in company's Truck Builder online tool.
September 18, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Throw out your GPS: Trucking trip planning the old-school way
Eric Schmidt is convinced that GPS kills brain cells and recommends an old-school but practical way to meticulously plan trips: An atlas, a truck stop book, a few notebooks and the old CB radio.
September 17, 2025
Life
Florida trucking company owner charged in truck, trailer theft scheme
Florida officials allege the trucking company owner was involved in a scheme to conceal stolen trucks and trailers with fraudulent VINs and falsified titles. Also: Group opposing heavier trucks cautions Congress ahead of next highway funding bill; new multimodal coalition established to modernize freight movement.
September 16, 2025
Life
Regulators, industry celebrate appreciation week with HOS flexibility emphasis, events, deals
Thank you, truckers! From the DOT announcing the launch of two hours-of-service-focused pilot programs, to events being held around the country, trucking is celebrating truck drivers during the annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, ongoing through Saturday.
September 15, 2025
Equipment
Legislation aims at 'lawsuit abuse' that targets truckers | 14K KWs caught up in digital-dash recall
The bill would give federal courts jurisdiction in cases about crashes with trucks involved in interstate commerce seeking more than $5 million. Also: 14K Kenworths recalled over digital dashboard glitch; Love's reopens Oklahoma location, opens new Texas stop; Orange EV terminal tractors recalled.
September 15, 2025
Regulations
New bill looks to ensure compliance with 28-hour rule for livestock haulers
Bill sponsors say enforcement of the law for interstate livestock transport has been lax, and the legislation would require a new mechanism to monitor compliance. Also: Big I-40/U.S. 93 interchange project is halfway done; latest Highway Angel.
September 12, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
Judge rules on patent infringement complaint between ELD/telematics providers Samsara, Motive
A U.S. International Trade Commission judge has issued a preliminary determination in a case in which Samsara alleged patent infringement by Motive. Also: Truck driver pleads guilty to smuggling Mexicans in U.S. illegally; ATRI opens new research into entry-level drivers.
September 11, 2025
Regulations
Legislation aims to require English proficiency enforcement for all truckers that cross a scale
The bill would require weigh stations to check CDLs for "irregularities" and enforce ELP requirements "on each commercial motor vehicle that enters a weigh station." Also: Two more sentenced in CDLs-for-bribes scheme; Volvo launches Load Finder for customers; latest Highway Angel.
September 10, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Don't judge the next-generation book by its cover: CDL training for the future
Jackson Brosmore wasn't a "classroom kind of student," but a new high school CDL program helped him find his path, and intrastate commercial driving privileges, bolstering a healthy work ethic and options for the future.
September 10, 2025
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