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Trump nominates former Florida Highway Patrol Chief Derek Barrs to lead FMCSA

Just days after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Acting Administrator suddenly left the role, the White House has nominated Derek Barrs to lead the agency.

March 25, 2025

Showdown over non-citizen drivers brewing in Arkansas state house

After one bill proposed to criminalize drivers for lacking English or having a non-domiciled CDL, the Arkansas Trucking Association backed a new bill that's getting protested at the state house.

March 24, 2025

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March 24, 2025

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What to expect at MATS this week: Custom rigs, deals, networking ...

In addition to the wide range of events put on by MATS organizers -- from educational sessions to the PKY Truck Beauty Championship and more -- MATS also promises plenty from exhibitors on the show floor. Here, a few highlights. ...

March 21, 2025

NYC testing out paid truck parking, gets more time to end tolls

The city is adding 45 paid truck parking spaces across three boroughs as part of a pilot program. Also: DOT gives New York officials 30-day extension to end biz-district tolls; Bridgestone trailer tires recalled.

March 21, 2025

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FMCSA Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire steps down after 2 weeks

Adrienne Camire, who on March 7 was elevated by President Donald Trump to be Acting Administrator of FMCSA, has left the role.

March 21, 2025

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Arkansas takes aim at cargo thieves

A new law in the state allows for enhanced prison sentences of up to 10 additional years for cargo theft convictions. Also: LockerMap adds features to help truckers get online orders; TCA names five Professional Drivers of the Year.

March 20, 2025

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Venue change expands capacity for fourth Large Cars & Guitars show

The annual event organized by Tony Justice is moving to the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway for its 2025 iteration, which will be held May 23-24. The show will feature plenty custom trucks, live music and more.

March 20, 2025

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Trucker of the Year

Get ready: Join us at MATS to honor Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber

Owner-operator Kitzhaber will be at the Mid-America Trucking Show next week March 27-29, where Overdrive will present him with the scale-model replica of his 4-million-mile-plus 1995 Kenworth T600 on Friday the 28th, your chance to meet him.

March 19, 2025

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Tony Justice: Top billing at MATS, honoring a mother's legacy, prospects for new record

Dive into a conversation with Justice that touches on plans for the big show at MATS, his Large Cars & Guitars Truck Show event in East Tennessee in May (at a new location this year), and the legacy of Momma J, the late Sharon Justice.

March 17, 2025

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Driver arrested after I-35 pileup in Austin, Texas, kills 5

Solomun Weldekeal Araya, a 37-year-old pulling an Amazon load for a small fleet, "failed to slow down" as traffic went from three lanes to one and slammed into the line of cars, killing 5 on I-35. His fleet is "not sure" if he's a U.S. citizen.

March 17, 2025

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Former truck driver guilty of SS, food-stamp fraud | AI lift for a usage-based trucking insurer

The former driver pleaded guilty to charges of fraud related to a scheme to obtain Social Security, unemployment and food stamp benefits. Also: New avenue to usage-based insurance; former HHG moving company employees ordered to pay restitution for fraud.

March 13, 2025

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Hours relief extended for live chicken haulers | Split speeds in New Mexico?

FMCSA has extended a regional emergency declaration allowing more flexible hours of service rules for drivers hauling live chickens from areas affected by bird flu to unaffected areas. Also: New Mexico eyes lower speed limit for trucks; more.

March 12, 2025

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FMCSA provisionally renews HOS relief for railroad-support companies

The companies have been allowed to operate under an hours of service waiver when responding to "unplanned events" that occur outside of or beyond normal work hours. Also: Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year finalists.

March 10, 2025

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Former FHWA chief counsel tapped to lead FMCSA

Adrienne Camire, who served as Chief Counsel for the Federal Highway Administration during Trump's first term, was appointed Friday as the Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator of the FMCSA.

March 7, 2025

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K&J Trucking repeats as top overall 'Best Fleet'

CarriersEdge named mostly owner-operator K&J Trucking a top overall Best Fleet to Drive For in the small fleet category for the second year in a row. Decker Truck Line was the top large fleet. Also: Alabama-based dry bulk carrier acquired by KAG.

March 7, 2025

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Negligent homicide charge for driver after leaving scene of deadly crash

After a crash in January and a missing person report, one truck driver was tracked down across the country, arrested, and charged with negligent homicide after their truck allegedly knocked a car off a bridge.

March 6, 2025

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Emissions deletes net small fleet $101K worth in fines, probation | I-40 closures out West

An Oregon-based fleet and its owner were sentenced to probation and a fine for deleting emissions on 13 trucks. Also: I-40 overnight closures planned out West; Drivewyze slowdown, congestion alerts now available in Tennessee.

March 5, 2025

Iowa I-35, I-80 'impassable' as blizzard conditions grip state

Iowa State Patrol is telling motorists to turn back or risk being stranded as a blizzard shut down major interstates and at least a dozen other state highways.

March 5, 2025

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10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?

Are 10,000 drivers really sidelined after ELP violations? Or are some states letting them drive on? Overdrive finds the real story.

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Trump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to know

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Like-new 2000 Freightliner cabover another horse in Everhart's stable

Round 2 of the competition is now open for voting through January 7. Check out the videos for each matchup and cast your votes at this link, or at the bottom of this post.

Custom Rigs Showdown: Round 2 rolls

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Trucker David May's emotional highs, lows on mission with Wreaths Across America

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