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Life: Page 20

Regulations
Texas announces 'zero tolerance' for non-English speaking truck drivers -- even intrastate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday took President Donald Trump's English language proficiency mandate a step further, applying it to in-state drivers and ending CDL issuance to non-English speakers.
September 4, 2025
Government official in blue suit speaking at press conference microphone
Regulations
New legislation takes aim at ELP enforcement, CDL issuance
A Florida Senator's legislation would codify English proficiency enforcement and limit CDL issuance to U.S. citizens, legal permananet residents and those with a valid work visa or USCIS employment authorization. Also: New predictive parking info available for I-5; man found guilty of setting Swift trailers ablaze.
September 4, 2025
Transportation official in high-visibility vest checks documents near truck and police vehicle
Life
Custom Kenworth W900, $50K sweeten the pot in annual Pilot Road Warrior contest
Pilot is enhancing its annual Road Warrior contest by giving away a custom Kenworth W900 that will be designed by the Diesel Brothers. The Road Warrior contest recognizes truck drivers with excellent safety records and service to the community.
September 3, 2025
Red and black semi-truck driving on highway with mountain landscape in background
Life
Six charged in CDLs-for-bribes scheme | Huge I-65 bridge project in the offing
A New Orleans restaurant owner is accused of taking payments from CDL applicants and bribing officials to pass the applicants by falsifying test results. Also: More truck parking available in Indiana; I-65 bridge construction project planned in Louisville.
September 3, 2025
US dollar bills spread out with open metal handcuffs on top
Regulations
Why state police are letting drivers placed OOS for English violations go free
After DOT called out three states, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance explains exactly what inspectors do, or don't do, to stop ELP violators.
September 2, 2025
Two state troopers inspecting a red semi-truck in a parking lot
Regulations
Will this deadly drug be added to truckers' drug-testing panel?
Under the proposal, DOT-regulated workers would be tested for fentanyl and norfentanyl in keeping with Department of Health and Human Services guidelines. Also: ATRI seeks input on top industry concerns; International MVs recalled; new Love's in Texas.
September 2, 2025
Blue-gloved hand holding red-capped medical sample container over document
Channel 19
Road Mode: The real cost of trucking done 'seriously' on home life, relationships
Overdrive reader Eric Schmidt is no steering wheel holder. No GPS, no ELD, just trucking done professionally. But in going "Road Mode" and succeeding at trucking, was he leaving life itself behind?
August 29, 2025
Truck driver in cowboy hat standing beside red semi-truck on urban street
Overdrive Extra
'Real as it gets': Long Haul Paul on the 'Driver' film, airing Labor Day on PBS
Directed by Nesa Azimi, "Driver" is a hauntingly beautiful, slow-cinema treatment of Real Women in Trucking founder Desiree Wood and trucker Michelle Kitchin. Long Haul Paul reviews, with Wood's message for the next generation of trucking advocates.
August 29, 2025
PBS 'Driver' TV series poster with trucks and a person standing between them
Life
I-26 bridges in Tennessee fully reopened 11 months after Hurricane Helene
The twin I-26 bridges near Exit 40 in Tennessee are now open with two lanes in both directions for the first time since Hurricane Helene. Also: Louisiana nearing completion of I-20 construction project; Pete Store expands into new state.
August 28, 2025
truck crossing I-26 bridge in Tennessee
Regulations
DOT responds to Harjinder Singh bodycam footage: 'Inexplicable lack of enforcement'
DOT says New Mexico State Police showed an "inexplicable lack of enforcement" in bodycam footage that shows Harjinder Singh passing a Level II inspection English.
August 28, 2025
State police officer standing beside patrol car on rural roadway
Truck Stops
New mega truck stop aims for unforgettable experience
The Truckers Paradise is located in an old outlet mall in Gainesville, Texas, and offers a food court, high-quality showers and bathrooms, lounges, plenty free parking, a mobile truck wash and fueling. So much more, too.
August 27, 2025
Paradise Mart convenience store with red metal roof on sunny day
Regulations
New Mexico releases video of Harjinder Singh passing an inspection in English
Harjinder Singh, the driver in the triple-fatal Florida turnpike crash, successfully passed an inspection in English in New Mexico, body cam footage reveals.
August 26, 2025
harjinder singh police body cam footage
Regulations
DOT threatens funding for California, Washington, New Mexico over lax ELP enforcement
DOT on Tuesday called out three states saying they not only don't enforce English language proficiency for truck drivers, but they let drivers placed out-of-service in other states roam free.
August 26, 2025
Two government officials speaking at 'America First' press conference with US flag
Regulations
Florida ag inspection stations to begin ELP test, immigration enforcement
Florida Agricultural Law Enforcement officers will begin checking truck drivers for English language proficiency at agriculture inspection sites through the state. Also: National Truck Driving Championships conclude with FedEx Freight driver on top; brake inspection tips as Brake Safety Week under way.
August 25, 2025
Law enforcement press conference about illegal immigration crackdown with officials and police vehicles
Regulations
DOT blasts New Mexico police as 'dishonest' in dispute over Harjinder Singh's English test
DOT had strong words and a stern warning for New Mexico after the state claimed driver Harjinder Singh could communicate in English. States could face losing federal funding over the dispute.
August 25, 2025
Government official speaking at Department of Transportation podium with American flag
Regulations
State Department pauses truck driving visas: Who is and isn't impacted
The State Department offers clarification on exactly which visa issuances are halted. Here's why non-domiciled CDL issuances won't likely be impacted in large measure.
August 22, 2025
Professional man in navy suit and red tie standing in a room with historical portraits
Life
Driver named Goodyear Highway Hero after helping endangered person lying in road
J.B. Hunt driver Adam Medley is Goodyear's Highway Hero. Also: NTTC seeks extension of waiver for pulsating brake lights tanker trailers; Eaton Cummins celebrates production of 500,00th Endurant transmission.
August 22, 2025
J.B. Hunt Intermodal truck with professional driver standing beside company vehicle
Regulations
U.S. announces halt to work visa programs for foreign truck drivers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the stoppage would be a "pause" in State's visa programs for truck drivers working in the United States.
August 22, 2025
H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification Form ETA-9142B with Department of Labor seal
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