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Life: Page 13

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Connor's Law: Truck crash tragedy, ELP advocacy, and a mother's courage

English-language requirements for truck drivers were codified in recent funding legislation -- among goals of "Connor's Law" after young Connor Dzion's death. Here, a tribute to Dzion's mother for her courage stepping into the trucking world post-tragedy, and the truckers who welcomed her.

February 4, 2026

Rear view of white delivery truck with QR code stickers on highway

Funding bill signed into law enshrines ELP as an OOS violation

The government funding legislation signed by President Trump codifies the English language proficiency executive order and allocates $200M specifically for truck parking.

February 4, 2026

Official signing document next to red vehicle out-of-service notice

Florida, Arizona bills would let police seize, sell trucks driven by illegal aliens

New bills introduced in Arizona and Florida would allow police to impose harsh fines for false CDLs, take and sell trucks driven by non-citizens, and in some cases even shut down the carriers that hired them.

January 30, 2026

Transportation official in safety vest checks documents near truck and vehicle

Hours of Service

Hours-of-service waiver declared in 40 states for winter weather, interstate closures

FMCSA declared a regional emergency that covers drivers and motor carriers providing emergency relief in 40 states due to a winter storm that swept across the U.S. over the weekend.

January 26, 2026

Blue semi-truck driving through intense snowstorm with limited visibility

Emergencies declared across Southeast ahead of winter storm, bringing HOS waivers

A massive winter storm forecast to impact much of the U.S. over the weekend prompted emergency declarations in at least a half-dozen states that waive certain trucking regs for emergency response.

January 23, 2026

Weather radar map showing storm systems across Midwestern and Southeastern US

Cargo thieves shifted to high-value theft in 2025: CargoNet

The number of cargo thefts in 2025 was essentially flat compared to 2024, yet the total loss value of thefts increased 60%, marking a shift toward maximizing revenue by thieves. Also: FMCSA seeking nominations for safety advisory committee; Mac LTT rebrands under Mac Trailer name.

January 22, 2026

Night scene of hand reaching to unlock metal gate or door

Truckers asked to participate in truck parking survey for third Jason's Law report

The Federal Highway Administration is conducting surveys for its third Congressionally-required Jason's Law assessment of truck parking inventories/needs nationwide. Also: Heating fuel emergency declarations/HOS waiver extended; Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour kicks off.

January 21, 2026

Fleet of semi-trucks in parking lot with person standing between yellow lines

Six from multi-state cargo theft ring get fines, prison time for $5M haul

Six members of a cargo theft ring accused of stealing tractor-trailers containing more than $5 million in goods have been sentenced to prison time, fines. Also: 80 trucks out-of-service during three-day blitz in Maine; I-70 truck parking improvements planned.

January 20, 2026

Wooden judge's gavel resting on wooden surface near metal bars

Up to 175 trucks set to compete in MATS PKY Truck Beauty Championship

The 34th PKY Truck Beauty Championship will take place at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show in March.

January 19, 2026

Crowded truck show with dozens of colorful semi-trucks at Mid-America Trucking Show

FMCSA removes 3,800 schools from Training Provider Registry amid 'CDL mill' purge

FMCSA this week took another 3,800 CDL schools down amid a full-court press on bad actors in driver training, starting with "CDL mills" and the very idea of "self-certification."

January 16, 2026

Florida bill would force carriers that hire illegal aliens to pay for crash injuries

A new bill in Florida would make carriers that hire illegal immigrants "pay out-of-pocket for any injuries" they cause, as well as force insurers to accept fault in car accidents.

January 15, 2026

Florida Historic State Capitol building with white facade and pink awnings in Tallahassee

Truck driver arrested for DUI 'forgot to deliver' load: Arizona police

The driver reportedly drove from Las Vegas to Phoenix, forgot to deliver his load and headed back to Nevada. When he turned back toward Phoenix, police stopped him. Also: MATS registration giveaway ongoing; Peterbilt's diesel tech program hits milestone.

January 15, 2026

Split image: Cheech and Chong t-shirt and nighttime silhouettes against dark sky

Carrier faces possible felony charge after fake license plate discovered

A truck's fabricated, phony license plate caught the attention of police in California, who are now investigating the carrier for what could be a felony charge.

January 14, 2026

Freightliner truck with license plate, red arrow highlighting potential legal issue

Non-domiciled CDLs are back: New Jersey resumes issuance after FMCSA crackdown

Overdrive finds non-domiciled CDLs are still flowing in New Jersey, but elsewhere DOT seems to have successfully stamped them out, despite a court ruling against it.

January 13, 2026

Motor Vehicle Commission building exterior with red entry pillars and glass facade

Tennessee needs citizenship/lawful stay documentation for thousands of CDL holders

The state alerted approximately 8,800 CDL holders who need to provide citizenship or lawful presence documentation. Also: German truck tech company seeks waiver for mirror-replacement camera system; PacLease opened 17 new locations in 2025.

January 12, 2026

Tennessee welcome sign with state outline and flag against blue sky

The fight before Christmas: How DOT blew off California’s last-ditch effort to save 17K non-domiciled CDLs

DOT seems to have had enough of California's repeated attempts to keep 17,000 non-domiciled CDL holders on the road in newly uncovered details of a conflict over the holidays.

January 9, 2026

Non-domiciled commercial driver's license with Federal Motor Carrier Audit magnifying glass

North Carolina could lose $48M in federal funding for non-domiciled CDL issues

FMCSA found the state's DMV improperly issued non-domiciled CDLs to citizens of Mexico, likewise for longer terms than the drivers' legal stay in the U.S. without providing evidence of lawful presence verification.

January 9, 2026

North Carolina state welcome sign with state flag alongside green highway sign

DOT makes it official: California loses $160M over non-domiciled CDL battle

It's official: California refuses to revoke 17,000 wrongly issued non-domiciled CDLs and now it's $160M poorer.

January 7, 2026

USDOT press conference about California driver's license documentation issues

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Vintage blue Peterbilt semi-truck number 63 displayed in warehouse showroom with chrome details

Near-original 1963 Kenworth 921 hauled same loads for 49 years

Originally spec'd out by owner-operator Dean Hobbensiefken, creator of the rare, efficiency-oriented Paymaster trucks from the '70s, this '63 KW has just its second owner today in Craig Vogel.

Completed driver's daily log form with handwritten entries, time tracking grid, and regulatory compliance documentation

How would you rewrite truckers' hour of service regs?

Police car with lights activated pulled over beside large blue semi-truck on highway shoulder

California’s non-domiciled CDL program could roar back to life

Worker refueling large truck with green fuel pump nozzle at gas station

Diesel prices holding above $6/gal. nationwide as rates stagnate

ELDT Nation online truck driver course advertisement featuring semi-truck on highway at sunset

2-hour CDL class? ELDT Nation's rapid rise after FMCSA's 'sham' school shutdowns

Taking out the trucking 'garbage' with higher standards, boosting CDL value

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