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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
Overdrive Radio
OTR trucker-songwriter Long Haul Paul's new 'After Party Sessions,' MATS show upcoming
With Overdrive's Long Haul Paul taking to the MATS concert stage this year, a bit of a preview of two new records from LHP due within the month. They include the "After Party Sessions" live recordings from shows at various trucking events over the last several years, and a whole lot more from LHP's history.
February 23, 2026
Business
ATRI wants carriers' 2025 operational cost numbers
The numbers will be used in creating ATRI's annual Operational Costs of Trucking report -- a benchmarking tool for motor carriers. Also: St. Christopher Fund co-founder Dr. John McElligott passes; International MV recall.
February 23, 2026
Parking
Truck Parking: DOT update on funding, development | Fake Cali CDL yields arrest, deportation for Mexican driver
An upcoming virtual meeting will feature an update from U.S. DOT officials and the National Coalition on Truck Parking on the state of truck parking funding, planning and development. Also: Lighting manufacturer seeks waiver; Mexican national truck driver arrested for illegal presence.
February 20, 2026
Gear
Safety, security devices and procedures, DPF flush fuel treatment, much more in new Gear Guide
RoadPro
The February-March issue of the Truckers' Gear Guide features a look at gear to keep drivers safe and comfortable, a review of additives to keep trucks in top shape, and much more.
February 20, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person audits
A sweep of in-person audits in December saw 448 schools shut down for failing to meet training/safety standards. Another 109 schools shut themselves down after learning they'd be audited.
February 18, 2026
Regulations
Illinois defends non-domiciled CDLs after DOT threatens $128M penalty
DOT has again called out a state for issuing CDLs to non-citizens in ways that don't comply with federal regulations, yet Illinois defends its program. Overdrive reporting last year revealed a dramatic increase in non-citizen driver licensing there.
February 18, 2026
Overdrive Extra
1999 Freightliner Classic a 'New Testament' to power of faith, family, hard work
The “New Testament” 1999 Classic small fleet owners Phillip and Kerri Couch hope spreads a positive “family friendly” sort of message to the public at shows, as it quickly has become a fan favorite -- all while working throughout the mid-South region.
February 17, 2026
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