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New truck stop near Dallas offers paid parking, free amenities
The new SafeStop truck stop near the I-20/I-45 interchange offers 140 paid parking spaces, free showers, a driver's lounge and other amenities. Also: Former FMCSA acting administrator named TCA president; Mack's NASCAR partnership renewed.
February 10, 2026
Regulations
Congress eyes trailer side underride guard mandate
Legislation reintroduced in both chambers of Congress would require side-underride guards on all new trailers. Also: FMCSA cites no-CDL and other OOS violations in rejecting CloudTrucks' exemption request from driver application requirements; Pay-to-park network hits expansion milestone.
February 5, 2026
Regulations
Funding bill signed into law enshrines ELP as an OOS violation
The government funding legislation signed by President Trump codifies the English language proficiency executive order and allocates $200M specifically for truck parking.
February 4, 2026
Regulations
Legislation to reform DataQ appeals back in play
Under terms of the bill, FMCSA would establish guidelines for a DataQs appeals process, among other provisions. Also: DOT requests input on risks, challenges of hauling hazmat with electric trucks; more truck parking in Arizona.
January 30, 2026
Business
Werner acquiring privately-owned FirstFleet for $245 million
The acquisition of FirstFleet adds approximately 2,400 tractors, 11,000 trailers and 37 properties to Werner's dedicated division. Also: Pennsylvania opens hundreds of new truck parking spaces; I-5 lane closures planned next week.
January 29, 2026
Regulations
House approves funding bill with $200M for truck parking, codification of ELP as OOS order
The appropriations package would fund DOT, among other areas of the government, through Sept. 30. Also: I-205 bridge closure Monday night; free miles accounting/routing software expands into Canada.
January 23, 2026
Parking
Truckers asked to participate in truck parking survey for third Jason's Law report
The Federal Highway Administration is conducting surveys for its third Congressionally-required Jason's Law assessment of truck parking inventories/needs nationwide. Also: Heating fuel emergency declarations/HOS waiver extended; Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour kicks off.
January 21, 2026
Life
Six from multi-state cargo theft ring get fines, prison time for $5M haul
Six members of a cargo theft ring accused of stealing tractor-trailers containing more than $5 million in goods have been sentenced to prison time, fines. Also: 80 trucks out-of-service during three-day blitz in Maine; I-70 truck parking improvements planned.
January 20, 2026
Business
Hogan Transports acquired by vehicle rental giant | HOS relief in two states
Enterprise Mobility, parent company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car among other businesses, is expanding into the Class 7-8 truck market with the acquisition. Also: Heating fuel haulers get HOS relief in two states; former USPS employee guilty of taking bribes from trucking companies; new TA in Colorado.
December 9, 2025
Life
Fleet owner gets prison time, to pay $1.9M in restitution for tax evasion
The owner's tax evasion scheme consisted of four different companies she operated and controlled, and involved unreported income and unpaid taxes. Also: Wisconsin DOT wants to hear from truck drivers about parking challenges; two Mexican truck drivers turned around at border for cabotage violations.
December 4, 2025
Parking
Truck parking: FMCSA plans survey of 'several thousand truck drivers'
FMCSA announces plans to survey truck drivers about truck parking to estimate the monetary benefits of creating new truck parking spaces. Also: 5 Michigan rest areas closing for winter; new "United for Autonomy" coalition aims to advance federal autonomous vehicle framework.
November 28, 2025
Parking
Nevada asks for truckers' input on truck parking | Recalls over brakes issues: International, Peterbilt
Nevada DOT is asking for input from the trucking industry on parking challenges and opportunities in the state. Also: International LT, RH models recalled for brakes issue; new Peterbilts recalled.
November 24, 2025
Regulations
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
Major truck stop discontinues roadside repairs in total
A spokesperson for TravelCenters of America parent company BP said the roadside-service shutdown applied to all repairs conducted "on the shoulder of any active traffic lane." Also: Rebuilt Love's open in Stroud, Oklahoma; Eddie's Corner's sitdown restaurant will close for winter in Montana.
November 17, 2025
Parking
New rest area brings more truck parking to this state | 3K-plus VNLs recalled
Truck drivers hauling into Indiana from Illinois along I-70 now have more parking options with the opening of a new rest area. Also: Volvo issues recalls for VNL, VAH models; Mack recalls Granite units; new Love's opens.
November 10, 2025
Regulations
Brake Safety Week: 15% of trucks sidelined with OOS violations
The top brake-related OOS violation during Brake Safety Week was for trucks having more than 20% of total brakes on the unit with a violation. Also: Updated rest area brings more truck parking to this standout state; three new TA Express locations open.
November 6, 2025
Business
Get your 2025 Highway Report Card: Worst roads, state DOTs, parking deserts
Overdrive readers graded the 48 continental United States for highway maintenance and expansion, congestion pressure and parking infrastructure, reporting broken suspensions, blown-out tires, high fees and aggressive ticketing from the worst of the worst.
October 29, 2025
Business
Brokers, parking, emissions regs: Owner-ops' top trucking concerns
The trucking industry as a whole -- drivers and motor carriers -- ranked the economy as the overall top concern in ATRI's annual issues survey. Carriers and truck owners/operators had different views of what's most concerning, though, with differences among different operator classes on offer, as well.
October 27, 2025
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ELD-tampering out-of-service orders: New for CVSA's 2026 OOS criteria
CVSA's annual OOS updates and a new inspection bulleting show that as of April 1, roadside truck inspectors will be shifting approach to violations for those found with a false log as a result of ELD tampering. Detail here, with intrastate, alcohol violation updates and more.
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