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Life
Alleged drug traffickers duped 'unknowing' truckers for transport
Florida said 20-plus were arrested from an alleged trafficking ring duping OTR trucking companies into moving illegal drugs from California. Also: LSU prof, ATRI launch separate driver-health research projects; Arizona DPS ramps up enforcement on I-40, I-10; Iowa weight limits relief extended.
October 15, 2026
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Parking
DOT awards $200M in new truck parking grants
Grants were awarded to 14 truck parking projects across 12 states to expand and build spaces.
October 14, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA seeks emergency action to block 'chameleon' CDL schools
FMCSA says public safety is at risk while admitting that the "sham" schools it shut down can simply register a new entity and continue to "perpetuate fraud."
October 13, 2026
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Regulations
North Dakota blitz puts 122 OOS | Bulk mail load fraudster guilty
FMCSA partnered with federal, state and local agencies to conduct a recent enforcement effort in Williston, North Dakota. Also: An Azerbaijani national pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering for bilking $1 million from USPS for contracted loads; Freightliners recalled for fire risk; new Love's in Wyoming.
October 13, 2026
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Life
Hurricane brings IFTA relief | Two cargo thieves face prison
Two Indian nationals who were part of the so-called "Singh Organization" cargo theft ring were found guilty by a jury last month and will be sentenced in January. Also: Alabama suspends IRP, IFTA requirements for hurricane-relief haulers; Pilot, Tesla open Megacharger; Eaton pitches charging tech to fleets.
October 9, 2026
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Regulations
Paper med cards waiver ends Oct. 11 for most | $3.5M Amazon fraudster gets prison
Alaska has yet to implement FMCSA's electronic medical certificate system, and drivers and carriers there received another year of relief allowing paper medical cards in certain situations. Also: Invoice scam lands Amazon contractor in prison; toll lanes coming to Tennessee?
October 8, 2026
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Parking
Florida planning $54M truck parking expansion
The investment will expand and improve nearly 150 parking spaces at the Turkey Lake and Ocoee Service Plazas on Florida's turnpike system. Also: Canadian driver guilty of human smuggling; Comdata launches new combined fuel card/factoring program.
October 7, 2026
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Life
Did the trucker's strike on Oct. 1 really happen?
A look at the data: Did trucks actually shut down for the mega-viral Oct. 1 trucker's strike? In any case, rates were up and diesel was down.
October 5, 2026
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Overdrive Radio
Home to stay: Mintu Pandher on 2017 ELD protest legacy, non-domiciled CDL crackdown
The Punjabi-American small fleet and truck stop owner remembers the protests in D.C. that inspired later TenFour D.C. advocacy events. In Overdrive Radio, a re-air of the "Our Punjabi brothers" Over the Road episode that told the tale through other truckers' voices.
October 5, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA chief Barrs tells truckers in D.C. 1,000 non-domiciled CDLs removed monthly
FMCSA Chief Derek Barrs gave an update on the CDL crackdown and heard about brokers' role in trucking's fraud problem, among an array of topics.
October 2, 2026
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Life
Former trucking company owner charged in $105M Ponzi scheme
The alleged fraudster is accused to soliciting investors for his trucking business claiming he would purchase trucks, hire drivers, and pay investors weekly. Also: FMCSA expands automatic emergency regs relief; Wex helping connect truckers with third-party vendors.
October 2, 2026
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Regulations
Alabama stops checking for dyed diesel | 12 busted in chicken heist
Alabama enforcement officials will refocus commercial motor vehicle inspections on public safety threats rather than checking for dyed diesel. Also: 12 arrested in Memphis cargo theft/drug bust; latest Highway Angel.
September 25, 2026
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Life
Three more guilty pleas in Louisiana CDL bribery scheme
A total of six individuals have now pleaded guilty in a cash-for-CDLs scheme in Louisiana. Also: Reefer fleet piloting driver-in autonomous trucks in California; Wyoming launches mountain-driving certification for Teton Pass.
September 24, 2026
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Life
FMCSA chief Barrs to keynote annual TenFour D.C. event, back on the National Mall after a year off
The annual TenFour D.C. appreciation and advocacy event kicks off beginning Sept. 30 next week on the National Mall, with a headlining appearance Friday, Oct. 2, by FMCSA chief Barrs, organizers note.
September 23, 2026
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Regulations
Court hands DOT another defeat in battle over CDLIS records
A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the DOT from obtaining more than 17 million records from the CDLIS.
September 22, 2026
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Life
Vet wins 2024 Cascadia | CVSA, PrePass to bypass driverless rigs?
A U.S. immigrant who served as an interpreter for the military overseas before becoming a U.S. citizen and joining the National Guard won a 2024 Cascadia from Progressive. Also: PrePass integrates Enhanced Inspections for autonomous trucks; former fleet owner sentenced for COVID loan fraud.
September 21, 2026
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Life
ICE ramps up raids on truck stops, weigh stations with high-profile arrests
ICE said it's 'common sense' to target truck drivers at weigh stations and truck stops, and they're going after their employers too.
September 21, 2026
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Life
Nebraska police tout $50M drug bust, cargo theft recovery
Separate traffic stops on tractor-trailers in Nebraska resulted in the seizure of nearly 20,000 pounds of drugs, as well as the recovery of a trailer full of stolen electronics and other items. Also: Kentucky police help recover stolen load of copper; CVSA's human trafficking awareness initiative.
September 18, 2026
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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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Business
Diesel prices holding above $6/gal. nationwide as rates stagnate
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Regulations
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