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English-only CDL written tests: House bill introduced
A House version of a bill introduced in the Senate this summer would require all CDL testing to be conducted in English, rather than just the skills test as currently required. Also: Page Trucking acquiring Northeast bulk carrier; Love's expands in North Dakota.
November 21, 2025
Truck Stops
Tennessean Travel Stop partners with Dolly Parton for rebrand, refresh
The current Tennessean Travel Stop along I-65 will be renamed Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop by the summer with plans to open additional locations in the future. Also: PrePass weigh station bypass comes to new state; Wabash step decks recalled.
November 20, 2025
Regulations
Texas joins trucking immigration crackdown in recent enforcement effort
Texas troopers arrested 31 truck drivers during a one-day enforcement effort along I-40, a joint operation conducted with federal law enforcement.
November 20, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Outside in: Miss Flatbed Red's portraiture, videography chronicling trucking history and culture
What began as a way for a bored spouse to pass the time at a truck show has grown into one of the more well-known social media platforms in and around trucking. It features the work of Findlay, Ohio-headquartered music teacher, painter and videographer Miss Flatbed Red.
November 19, 2025
Custom Rigs
National champs crowned at Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show
Four trucks were crowned National Champions at the event hosted by the Bennett Family of Companies. In addition to the competition, the event raised funds for Wreaths Across America.
November 18, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA to study impact of HOS regs on crash risk
The agency is looking for data "to answer important questions" about the relationship between crash risk and hours of service violations. Also: Another bill aims to limit CDLs for non-citizens; big Daimler recall affects nearly 19K Freightliner, Western Star trucks.
November 18, 2025
Life
ICE arrests 'wanted terrorist driving 18-wheeler in Kansas'
ICE said Akhror Bozorov was "wanted in his origin country for belonging to a terrorist organization." DOT has long warned against the terror threat from unvetted foreign drivers.
November 17, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Join me on home stretch to aid fellow truckers' health, wellness with research
Clifford Petersen invites OTR drivers to participate in his retention/turnover research, the final step toward a psychology PhD earned with a goal of helping his fellow hauler by influencing trucking companies' operations, with the driver's experience in mind. Here's how he got there, and how you might help.
November 14, 2025
Truck Stops
More trouble for Truckers Paradise truck stop: Total closure
After reports of staff going unpaid, the Truckers Paradise truck stop in Gainesville, Texas, has officially closed up shop. Also: Boat haulers, a chance to participate in discussion of legislation to mandate watercraft be cleaned prior to transport; Love's named "Military Friendly Employer."
November 12, 2025
Life
Maine-to-D.C. Wreaths Across America convoy schedule set
The annual convoy of wreaths down the East Coast has several stops planned along the way. Also: Latest Highway Angel helped crash victims escape burning vehicle.
November 11, 2025
Life
Health insurance: Owner-operators, what's your coverage outlook for 2026?
Though prospects are rising for resolution of a budget standoff that's had the government shut down for weeks, the chief point of contention (expanded Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies expiring at year-end) appears unresolved. What's your current and near-future health insurance situation? Weigh in here.
November 11, 2025
Channel 19
Swift, trucking boycott NYC after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral election? Get real
The claim that NYC's incoming mayor will quadruple costs for trucking companies doesn't hold up to minimal scrutiny. It's not the first time a proposed NYC boycott has fallen apart.
November 10, 2025
Regulations
California explains why it upgraded Jashanpreet Singh's CDL days before fatal I-10 crash
After weeks of repeated inquiries, California's DMV finally responds to DOT saying why it upgraded Jashanpreet Singh's CDL just days before the deadly I-10 crash.
November 7, 2025
Regulations
Nevada announces phase-out of non-domiciled CDL program
Nearly 1,000 non-domiciled CDL holders in Nevada will be impacted by the state's move to end its non-domiciled CDL program. Also: Pilot crowns 2025 Road Warrior; trucking orgs to launch veteran-support campaigns; vote now for Transition Trucking award.
November 7, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran
RGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.
November 7, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Victims’ advocates distort truck crash data -- yet again
NASTC President David Owen: Any conclusions drawn from the Truck Safety Coalition's recent "Deadliest Truck Crash States" report deserve questioning, scrubbing for bias against trucking.
November 5, 2025
Regulations
Non-domiciled CDLs: Illinois paused all issuance/renewal in September
Responding to a Freedom of Information Act request for information, Illinois driver services revealed the state's action to pause non-domiciled CDL issuance to foreign and other applicants in the wake of the FMCSA's rule changes.
November 5, 2025
Life
DUI charges dropped against non-domiciled driver in fatal Cali crash | HOS regs waived for these Dakotas haulers
Jashanpreet Singh, the truck driver who federal officials said is in the country illegally and was involved in a triple-fatal crash in California, is facing new charges. Also: Fertilizer haulers in North Dakota, fuel haulers in South Dakota get regs relief; tolls increasing on international bridge.
November 4, 2025
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