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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.
March 13, 2026
Regulations
Indiana I-70: 2025 interstate tolling pilot program application
Download Indiana's application to toll I-70 as part of the federal Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program here. The state plan envisions a cost for large trucks of 54 cents/mile along the entirety of the 156-mile route, likewise open-road-type tolling.
March 13, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down 4 more 'chameleon carriers' after deadly 'illegal alien' crash in Indiana
A total six fleets, including two with hundreds of trucks, have been shut down since Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said they evaded law enforcement and caused a "horrific" crash.
March 13, 2026
Regulations
New Jersey ‘IT error’ causes 0 ELP violations reported to FMCSA in 2026
New Jersey has long been a quiet outlier, continuing to issue non-domiciled CDLs and chalking up 0 ELP violations in 2026. A spokesperson explains why.
March 12, 2026
Regulations
New Alabama law sets fines for ELP violations, fraudulent foreign CDLs
The new law requires Mexican and Canadian CDL holders to possess additional entry documents to prove their ability to work in the U.S., and also establishes fines for operators who cannot demonstrate English proficiency at roadside.
March 12, 2026
Regulations
DHS shakeup: Will Markwayne Mullin continue Trump's immigration crackdown in trucking?
Trump's pick to lead DHS, Markwayne Mullin, has a history with trucking and comes from the most hardcore state in the nation when it comes to banning non-domiciled CDLs and non-English speakers from driving.
March 11, 2026
Regulations
Pell Grant expansion could cover CDL training | $4M bribery penalty for FedEx contractor
As required by Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, the Education Department is proposing a new "Workforce Pell Grant" that would cover CDL programs. Also: Fleet owner to forfeit nearly $4M from FedEx Ground bribery scheme; ATA's Women in Motion Council calls for more truck parking funding.
March 11, 2026
Business
Liability insurance hike? FMCSA lacks data to justify new minimum
FMCSA acknowledges costs for property damage and personal injuries and/or fatalities can exceed carriers' $750,000 liability insurance minimum, but notes that it doesn't have enough data from court settlements or the insurance industry to make a true assessment.
March 9, 2026
Regulations
California DMV slams Trump's 'war on immigration' after losing 2 major legal battles
Big losses in state and federal courts force California to revoke thousands of non-domiciled CDLs and scramble to keep non-citizens driving even passenger cars.
March 9, 2026
Regulations
California to lose CDL issuing ability? March 6 deadline for 17,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers intensifies pressure
California on Friday had to choose between revoking 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs or losing its ability to issue CDLs at all. Early indications show they caved to federal pressure.
March 6, 2026
Regulations
Wyoming stiffens ELP-violation penalties with $1K fine, jail for repeat offenders
A new Wyoming law allows any law enforcement officer in the state to enforce English language proficiency for truck drivers and adds a fine for violations in a state already high on the list for toughest ELP enforcement. Also: Owner-operator fleet NHH Services acquired by Bennett subsidiary Ace Doran.
March 6, 2026
Life
Mexican truck driver busted with 1K pounds of liquid meth in fuel tank
U.S. Customs and Border Protections officers made the bust near San Diego. Also: New York State Thruway inspection blitz put 49 trucks out of service; EpicVue now offering Elon Musk's Starlink service for truckers.
March 5, 2026
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA decertifies 14 ELDs amid ongoing purge
Of the 14 ELDs revoked Wednesday, 10 are from Gorilla Fleet Safety, which said it's aware of the revocations and is working with FMCSA on a solution.
March 4, 2026
Regulations
I-15 inspection blitz sidelines 18 drivers, 40 trucks
Multiple California Highway Patrol jurisdictions along the I-15 corridor issued 352 citations as part of a one-day truck enforcement effort. Also: New hourly paid parking option coming to South Florida; FMCSA extends lighting exemption comment period; PacLease celebrating America's 250th birthday.
March 4, 2026
Business
'Brokers could do more': SCOTUS hears oral arguments in cornerstone liability case
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II to decide if the FAAAA preempts state negligence claims against freight brokers.
March 4, 2026
Hours of Service
FMCSA wants you: 18 truckers needed to 'fine-tune' sleeper, HOS-pause pilot programs
The drivers will help FMCSA test its pilot programs on split-sleeper time and split duty periods (pausing the 14-hour clock) before broader rollout. Also: Heating fuel emergency extended in 15 states; rest area reopens along I-80; Saia's NASCAR sponsorship renewed.
March 2, 2026
Overdrive Radio
'We have to clean this mess up': FMCSA chief emphatic on CDLs, ELD and school vetting, 'chameleons', more
In Overdrive Radio, hear FMCSA head Derek Barrs' talk at SC&RA's heavy-oversize symposium last week. Barrs defended a tough approach to driver qualification and ending "self-certification" processes for schools and ELDs, enforcement action on chameleon entities, and much more.
March 2, 2026
Regulations
SAFER Transport Act would require prosecution of fraudsters, ban felons from freight
The SAFER Transport Act would require FMCSA to phase out MC numbers, establish a new freight fraud and cargo theft advisory committee, establish communication between DOT and DOJ on freight fraud, and more.
March 2, 2026
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