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Landstar owner-op wins new Freightliner in 52nd truck giveaway
Landstar-leased owner-operator Christian Sanchez Cantù won a 2026 Freightliner Cascadia in the company's 52nd giveaway. Also: Four military veterans named finalists for Transition Trucking rookie trucker award; latest Highway Angel.
September 25, 2025
Landstar President and CEO Frank Lonegro, left, awards truck winner and Landstar owner-operator Christian Sanchez Cantù with the keys to his new rig.
Regulations
California defies DOT's 30-day deadline for ELP enforcement, faces $30M funding loss
California and Washington face losing millions in federal funding for failure to enforce English language rules for commercial truck drivers. U.S. DOT has remained silent.
September 25, 2025
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Ice Road Truckers' new season delivers the goods
A sneak peak at Episode 1 of Ice Road Truckers shows veteran drivers Todd Dewey and Lisa Kelly return to the saddle in a love letter to the trucking trade.
September 19, 2025
Here two of Muskie Creek's trucks stage for a rough trip over on Ice Road Truckers' triumphant return to TV.
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Cargo theft explosion: What is to be done? DOT wants to know
The U.S. DOT is requesting stakeholder feedback on cargo theft and ways to tackle it, including how to close loopholes that allow carriers to operate under different names after being removed from service. Also: Another bill takes aim at frivolous lawsuits; Mack Anthem now in company's Truck Builder online tool.
September 18, 2025
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Throw out your GPS: Trucking trip planning the old-school way
Eric Schmidt is convinced that GPS kills brain cells and recommends an old-school but practical way to meticulously plan trips: An atlas, a truck stop book, a few notebooks and the old CB radio.
September 17, 2025
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Life
Florida trucking company owner charged in truck, trailer theft scheme
Florida officials allege the trucking company owner was involved in a scheme to conceal stolen trucks and trailers with fraudulent VINs and falsified titles. Also: Group opposing heavier trucks cautions Congress ahead of next highway funding bill; new multimodal coalition established to modernize freight movement.
September 16, 2025
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Life
Regulators, industry celebrate appreciation week with HOS flexibility emphasis, events, deals
Thank you, truckers! From the DOT announcing the launch of two hours-of-service-focused pilot programs, to events being held around the country, trucking is celebrating truck drivers during the annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, ongoing through Saturday.
September 15, 2025
This banner is on display at U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, D.C., this week in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
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Legislation aims at 'lawsuit abuse' that targets truckers | 14K KWs caught up in digital-dash recall
The bill would give federal courts jurisdiction in cases about crashes with trucks involved in interstate commerce seeking more than $5 million. Also: 14K Kenworths recalled over digital dashboard glitch; Love's reopens Oklahoma location, opens new Texas stop; Orange EV terminal tractors recalled.
September 15, 2025
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Regulations
New bill looks to ensure compliance with 28-hour rule for livestock haulers
Bill sponsors say enforcement of the law for interstate livestock transport has been lax, and the legislation would require a new mechanism to monitor compliance. Also: Big I-40/U.S. 93 interchange project is halfway done; latest Highway Angel.
September 12, 2025
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Electronic Logging Devices
Judge rules on patent infringement complaint between ELD/telematics providers Samsara, Motive
A U.S. International Trade Commission judge has issued a preliminary determination in a case in which Samsara alleged patent infringement by Motive. Also: Truck driver pleads guilty to smuggling Mexicans in U.S. illegally; ATRI opens new research into entry-level drivers.
September 11, 2025
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Regulations
Legislation aims to require English proficiency enforcement for all truckers that cross a scale
The bill would require weigh stations to check CDLs for "irregularities" and enforce ELP requirements "on each commercial motor vehicle that enters a weigh station." Also: Two more sentenced in CDLs-for-bribes scheme; Volvo launches Load Finder for customers; latest Highway Angel.
September 10, 2025
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Don't judge the next-generation book by its cover: CDL training for the future
Jackson Brosmore wasn't a "classroom kind of student," but a new high school CDL program helped him find his path, and intrastate commercial driving privileges, bolstering a healthy work ethic and options for the future.
September 10, 2025
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FMCSA cancels sexual assault study 'focused on DEI' and 'transgender ideology'
FMCSA ends its Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment study for "advancing a transgender ideology," and participants in the project aren't pleased.
September 9, 2025
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Regulations
Risk rear-end hit from a tailgating four-wheeler or destroy a railroad signal arm? Trucker John Doe's choice
Doe makes his choice, and the results are dramatic -- including a preventable-accident warning letter from his safety director. How'd the National Safety Council rule in this "Preventable or not?" series installment? Find out in the video.
September 9, 2025
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Foreign national charged for using stolen ID to obtain CDL
A Peruvian national allegedly traveled to the U.S. in 2000 on a non-immigrant visa and used a stolen identity to maintain a Connecticut CDL, among other charges. Also: Daimler Truck named in lawsuit over R&B singer's death; Relay Payments adds Circle K to network.
September 8, 2025
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Life
'Ice Road Truckers,' with Lisa Kelly, returns to History Channel in October
History Channel's hit show Ice Road Truckers returns after a long hiatus with some of the beloved drivers that made the show famous -- and some rookies looking to test their mettle.
September 5, 2025
Lisa Kelly, well-known for past hauling work with Alaska's Carlile Transportation and star turn in 'Ice Road Truckers,' returns to the History Channel with the show next month.
Regulations
Truck drivers propose required ELP endorsement for CDL holders
A new petition for rulemaking calls for an English language proficiency CDL endorsement that would be required for all CDL holders and applicants. Also: OOIDA opens registrations for Truck to Success program; latest Highway Angel.
September 5, 2025
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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
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Regulations
DOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it doesn't need a study on safety outcomes to end non-domiciled CDL issuance, because foreign citizens can't prove their U.S. driving records. Here, find both DOT's and the non-domiciled CDL rule challengers' arguments in detail, before a court decides the fate of the rule.
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Small Fleet Champ
Roadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliver
Indiana-headquartered owner-operator John Penn is making a name for himself amongst his peers for a drive to excel in fuel efficiency and management of customer relationships for steady business. Penn is the October Trucker of the Month, putting him in the running for Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year award.
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Trucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growing
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