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Life: Page 14

Regulations
FMCSA again extends truckers' post-exam paper medical card use
Continued issues with implementation of the electronic medical certification system prompted yet another waiver extension from FMCSA allowing drivers to use paper medical cards as proof of certification for two months following an exam. Also: I-5 closures upcoming; OOIDA accepting scholarship applications.
January 7, 2026
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Life
Two truck drivers arrested in $7 million cocaine bust
ICE placed detainers on the two drivers -- Gurpreet Singh and Jasveer Singh, both of California. Also: $2 million cargo theft recovered near Chicago; Kodiak partners with Bosch as supplier to begin scaling autonomous truck production.
January 6, 2026
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Regulations
California faces $160M loss after refusing to revoke 20,000 wrongly issued non-domiciled CDLs
California DMV officially blew through a deadline set by DOT by telling nearly 20,000 non-domiciled CDL holders they have until March to fix their paperwork.
January 5, 2026
Two government officials at podiums discussing transportation safety
Hours of Service
Winter HOS relief: Another state joins in | DOT doles out $118M for enforcement, CDL issuance, more
Rhode Island's emergency declaration waives HOS and other regs through Jan. 6. Also: FMCSA awards High Priority, CDL Program Implementation, and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training grants; latest Highway Angel.
January 2, 2026
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Overdrive Extra
CB radio glory in Houston traffic: Hey 'Bad Apple,' keep on singing
The road gives you miles, gives you money, and every now and then, it gives you a man named Bad Apple singing his heartbreak into a CB like it's the only truth he's got left, and maybe the only one you need. Writer/retired trucker Michael Singleton remembers a memorable occasion here on I-10 in Houston.
January 2, 2026
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Finish Line
7-step in-cab workout plan for long-term trucking
Follow along with 2024 Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber's in-cab workout routine, designed to combat common OTR aches and pains and maintain "functional fitness." It takes just 20 minutes and requires minimal equipment. Also: Other options for OTR fitness -- and mobility -- on two wheels.
January 1, 2026
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Regulations
California defies DOT, gives 17,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers 60 more days
California says some 17,000 non-domiciled CDL holders can keep their licenses until March, and hopes it can resolve things with FMCSA in the meantime.
December 30, 2025
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Overdrive Radio
Rewind: Owner-op's vets-tribute FLD and Kentucky trailer, and its story of sacrifice, achievement and hope
Household-goods-hauling owner-operator Steven Meyer's custom-wrapped Kentucky trailer delivered the "Remember, Honor, Teach" message of Wreaths Across America with five distinctive, interlocking histories. Walk through Meyer's story in this Overdrive Radio episode rewind.
December 28, 2025
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Red Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three years
This week's Overdrive Radio podcast tells the story of Noah Melton, long working with small fleet Big P Express, and how a fellow trucker's Christmas-season truck convoy idea grew by leaps and bounds over its first few years into a community-supported tradition in Melton's corner of Southwest Michigan.
December 24, 2025
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Regulations
Sikh Coalition sues California to get non-domiciled CDL issuance back
A class action lawsuit demands California defy orders from DOT and begin reissuing non-domiciled CDLs to some 20,000 drivers.
December 23, 2025
California Highway Patrol press conference with state official at podium
Regulations
FMCSA threatens Colorado with $24.5M funding loss over 'systemic breakdown' of non-domiciled CDL issuance
FMCSA called out a fifth state for non-domiciled CDL issuance problems, this time saying Colorado issued more than 20% of such licenses wrongly.
December 23, 2025
U.S. Department of Transportation press conference with officials at podium
Regulations
FMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?
Owner-operators pushed to allow CDL trainers to self-certify their compliance with federal regs. Now FMCSA seeks to stop that, but who is really to blame?
December 22, 2025
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Regulations
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
California Governor speaking at podium with US and California state flag
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
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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
California Highway Patrol vehicle parked near white semi-truck on rural road
Overdrive Radio
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
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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
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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
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Pride & Polish
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.
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Regulations
California’s non-domiciled CDL program could roar back to life
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Business
Diesel prices holding above $6/gal. nationwide as rates stagnate
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Regulations
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