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Life: Page 6

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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Life
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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Life
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
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
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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
Pilot will be giving away this Kenworth W900 -- albeit with a different look -- and $50,000 as part of its 2025 Road Warrior contest. Pilot partnered on the contest with the Diesel Brothers, who will refurbish this truck to be awarded to the winner.
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
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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
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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
Drug Testing
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
Eric Schmidt and his trusty '05 KW glider that became more home than home itself.
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'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
The 'Driver' film will make its broadcast debut on Labor Day via PBS's POV series.
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
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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
DOT pinpointed the exact moment it said New Mexico State Police should have begun an ELP assessment with Harjinder Singh, the driver who would later go on to kill three in a reckless illegal U-turn move on the Florida Turnpike.
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
Truckers Paradise officially opened in Gainesville, Texas, on June 26, offering numerous amenities to truck drivers, including mobile fueling and a mobile truck wash, restaurants, lounges and much more. The truck stop is located at 4321 N Interstate 35, Gainesville, TX 76240.
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Business
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 go? Overdrive finds the real story.
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Regulations
Trump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to know
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