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Life: Page 8

Regulations
ICE arrests Anmol 'No Name Given' from 'corrupt' New York: Who is to blame?
ICE claimed New York was "corrupt" for issuing a "No Name Given" CDL, but a federal policy manual explicitly allows the practice.
October 14, 2025
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Overdrive Radio
Ice Road Truckers' Lisa Kelly, back in action -- new show season, new biz
Two episodes of the new IRT season in, our talk with Lisa Kelly reveals what the past Carlile Transportation company driver has been up to in the near-decade hiatus for the show. For one: She bought a truck and now runs as an owner-operator, among other new pursuits.
October 13, 2025
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Regulations
More legislation sets sights on non-domiciled CDL rules
The latest bill would set stricter standards for states to be able to issue CDLs to foreign nationals. Also: Founders of Bandag, Autocar, Great West Casualty earn hall of fame nods; latest Highway Angel.
October 13, 2025
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CSA's Data Trail
Trucking English language enforcement: The toughest and most lax states
This analysis revealed states where English language proficiency enforcement has grown in intensity since ELP's return to the out-of-service criteria. Likewise: the almost 20 states where ELP violation counts fell in the first two month after the return of OOS treatment.
October 13, 2025
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Regulations
FMCSA grants more paper med card time | Charges handed down in NY CDL-test-cheat scheme
Drivers can continue using paper copies of their medical examiner’s certificate into 2026. Also: Three New York DMV employees among seven charged in a CDL testing scheme; Trucker Path's driver appreciation prize winner announced.
October 10, 2025
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Custom Rigs
Shell Rotella SuperRigs sets dates, location for 2026 event
The annual truck show is heading to Northeast Tennessee and will be held at Bristol Motor Speedway in late June.
October 10, 2025
Kenny Ziglar's 2007 Peterbilt 379, 'Scrapin' By,' took home top honors from the 2025 Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show.
Regulations
Legislation aims to codify new non-domiciled CDL rule, end Canada/Mexico CDL reciprocity
Canada/Mexico CDL reciprocity is under fire in a new bill to codify recent non-domiciled CDL changes. Also: More than 1,200 new truck parking spaces planned in this state; Truckers Christmas Group seeking nominations of families in need of holiday-season support.
October 7, 2025
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Regulations
Washington pushes to keep federal funding after English enforcement, CDL lapses
Washington disagrees with some of FMCSA's statements on ELP enforcement, but will ultimately get with the program by Halloween.
October 7, 2025
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Regulations
CDL schools, fleets shut down in Canada in safety crackdown
The Alberta government recently shut down five CDL schools and 13 trucking companies as the province looks to address trucking safety credentialing issues. Also: Trimac expands in U.S. with acquisition; TCA President Jim Ward retiring.
October 6, 2025
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Life
'Inattentive' truck driver blamed for fatal 2023 truck-bus crash
That inattention in part yields further NTSB recommendation for forward collision warning systems and automatic emergency brakes on trucks. Also: Maryland installing truck speed warning sign along I-68; latest Highway Angel.
October 3, 2025
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Overdrive Extra
Last cafe for 1,200 miles -- Lyman, Wyoming: Report
Long Haul Paul wondered how far EB on I-80 he might have to haul to find another spot like the Cowboy Cafe in Lyman. Another 1,200 miles to Illinois, a friend said, prompting this appreciation, and lamentation for his generation in contemporary roadside culture.
October 3, 2025
Parked up at the Cowboy Cafe, Lyman, Woming
Regulations
ICE and Oklahoma's I-40 raid: Trump's immigration crackdown sets sights on trucking
A recent ICE raid on I-40 in Oklahoma left 90 CMV drivers arrested and their trucks impounded. Oklahoma says this is just the start as the feds and the state gear up for more.
October 2, 2025
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Regulations
Washington admits mistake in issuing Harjinder Singh and 685 other non-citizens full-term CDLs
Washington said untrained staff led to Harjinder Singh, the driver behind the triple-fatal Florida Turnpike crash, to getting a full-term CDL along with 685 other similarly situated applicants since 2018.
October 1, 2025
Dashcam footage shows the moment just before Harjinder Singh's reckless U-turn ended three lives.
Life
Crash-victims advocates call for truck-safety reforms in D.C.
Crash-victims advocacy group the Truck Safety Coalition highlighted the states with the highest truck crash fatality rates based on population. Also: Lawmakers look to cut red tape for farmers during harvest; C.H. Robinson names 2025 Carrier of the Year award winners.
September 30, 2025
According to the report, the 'deadliest dozen' states, in order, are Wyoming, New Mexico, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Idaho, Nebraska, Arkansas, Kansas, Montana, South Dakota, and Alabama.
Truck Stops
Truckers Paradise staff reportedly facing payroll delays
Reports suggested payroll delays were prompting the ire of some of the new truck stop's employees. The company CEO pledged make it top priority to ensure employees are paid.
September 26, 2025
The Truckers Paradise lot features these spacious pull-through spots.
Custom Rigs
Guilty by Association Truck Show rolls into Joplin
One of the trucking industry's biggest events, the biennial GBATS at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri, is officially under way at Exit 4 off I-44. Scenes from the show here with some standout trucks from the show's first day.
September 26, 2025
David Foster's 2005 Kenworth W900 is quickly approaching the 2 million miles mark with more than 1.8 million behind it today.
Equipment
Trump imposing 25% tariff on trucks | Driver in TX crash indicted for felony manslaughter
President Trump announced Thursday that, effective Oct. 1, the U.S. will levy a 25% tariff on imported heavy-duty trucks. Also: Felony manslaughter charges for driver in fatal I-35 crash.
September 26, 2025
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Life
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.
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Indiana wants to toll I-70, truckers' worst road in the nation
The state's application for a federal waiver to toll the existing interstate posits a possible 54-cents/mile toll for large trucks along the 156-mile entirety of I-70. In 2025, Overdrive readers named the Indiana route the worst haul road in the nation.
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Custom Rigs
Arkansas-based Jerry Whittmore's 2005 Peterbilt 379X a 'labor of love'
The Love's Travel Stop on Trinity Lane off I-65 in Nashville had an advertised credit price above $5/gallon Monday morning.
Business
Diesel nears $5 per gallon national average as spot van, reefer rates retract
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