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Wyoming to invalidate licenses for 'unauthorized aliens': Will trucking be impacted?

A new law in Wyoming digs into the citizenship status of licensed drivers and invalidates credentials for those in the country illegally.

July 15, 2025

Cameron said these ELP violations would be out-of-service violations.

Another state takes aim at 'predatory' towing

A new law effective this month in Indiana puts more regulations on towing companies in an attempt to cut down on "predatory" tows. Also: North Carolina's truck booting/towing legislation signed into law; one-day Texas enforcement blitz results; new BEV terminal tractor.

July 15, 2025

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Operation Safe Driver Week kicks off as ELP violations trickle in

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Operation Safe Driver Week started on Sunday. Here's what to expect on enforcement, even on the new ELP rules.

July 14, 2025

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56K Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for lighting issue

In the affected trucks, the lights may not illuminate as intended, and the lift axles may raise or lower when turn signals are activated. Also: New Mexico flooding prompts HOS waiver; latest Highway Angel.

July 14, 2025

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FMCSA gives drivers, carriers leeway on new electronic med cert rule

The agency has issued a waiver that allows drivers and motor carriers to use a paper copy of the driver's medical certificate for up to 15 days after the certificate was issued, giving more time for the information to be posted to the driver's MVR.

July 14, 2025

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How to stay compliant amid confusion around new electronic med cert rule

With still a dozen states yet to comply with FMCSA's rule for electronic transmission of medical certificates, there is some confusion about ensuring compliance. Here, find tips from compliance experts on how to best ensure you and your drivers are authorized to operate.

July 9, 2025

Driverless trucking ban vetoed in Colorado | Driver busted watching YouTube at 75 mph

A bill passed by the state's legislature that would have required a CDL holder in autonomous trucks was vetoed by the governor. Also: Driver sidelined in Arizona for watching YouTube while speeding -- and being OOS; Pennsylvania hosting aggressive driving enforcement blitz.

July 9, 2025

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FMCSA drops major hint on fate of broker transparency rulemaking

DOT and FMCSA have recently talked a lot about cracking down on "illegal brokering." Asked point blank what they were going to do, DOT said it would renew focus on the broker transparency rulemaking.

July 9, 2025

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Texas floods prompt regs relief for disaster responders

Truck drivers providing direct assistance to the devastating floods in Texas have been granted relief from certain federal regs through Aug. 4. Also: Propane haulers ask for wintertime hours-of-service regs waiver; Oregon ups enforcement on unauthorized household goods movers.

July 8, 2025

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FTC's 'junk fees' rule could protect trucking from predatory towing

The FTC's "junk fees" regulation is in effect, and it could help truckers make a strong case against some instances of predatory towing and inflated invoices otherwise, two legal experts advise.

July 4, 2025

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DOT investigating 'several warning signs' in Texas I-20 crash that killed 6

A driver who likely recently moved to the U.S. from Cuba fell asleep at the wheel and killed six in a deadly crash on I-20. Here's what NTSB is, and isn't, investigating.

July 3, 2025

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Human smuggling: Truck driver gets 10-year sentence | 'Big beautiful bill' heads to President's desk

Border Patrol agents found 25 people inside a sealed tanker trailer in November. Also: House passes Trump's "big beautiful bill" budget legislation; PA Turnpike set to increase tolls again in 2026; Mass. seeks CDL testing exemption for tests on Martha's Vineyard.

July 3, 2025

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Trucking costs hit all-time high excluding fuel

ATRI reported average cost for operating a truck in 2024 fell 0.4% from 2023, but when cheaper fuel prices are excluded, remaining costs actually increased 3.6%. Also: CloudTrucks seeks waiver from truck driver employment application regs; new Boss Truck Shop in West Memphis.

July 2, 2025

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DataQs reform: FMCSA pivots to new state requirements for funding

Following up on a 2023 proposal to add appeals processes for third-stage DataQs reviews, FMCSA responded to comments received by pivoting to a different approach, state-level changes to the DataQs requirements for MCSAP Grant funding.

July 2, 2025

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Cargo thieves operating at record pace: July 4 warning | HOS waiver for fireworks haulers

Cargo theft recording firms offer tips on how trucking companies, drivers and others in the supply chain can protect cargo during the July 4 holiday period. Also: NYC expands weigh-in-motion overweight fines; fireworks haulers' HOS exemption renewed.

July 1, 2025

Over the last five years between July 1-7, Verisk CargoNet has recorded 184 cargo theft incidents worth more than $7.5 million.

Overdrive Extra

No, the DOT did not remove a speed limiter requirement

Contrary to a news story circulating around the internet and tarnishing truckers' reps in the process, the U.S. DOT did not remove a requirement that heavy-duty trucks be speed-governed. Those who wish to use speed limiters can still do so.

July 1, 2025

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Parking boots on trucks banned by North Carolina legislation

In addition to outlawing booting of trucks for parking enforcement, the state is poised to prohibit bad actors from holding cargo hostage after a tow. Also: I-40 near Tenn./N.C. line back open; separate recalls impact 156 Mack units.

June 30, 2025

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DOT looking into states' non-domiciled CDLs, legislation aims at ELP | Alert: Slow-moving superloads hitting I-80

A new bill in the U.S. Senate would require English proficiency of CDL applicants and prohibit CDL knowledge tests from being administered in any language other than English, as DOT officially moves on non-domiciled CDLs. Also: Massive super load moving across I-80 next week; new Love's along I-40.

June 27, 2025

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One owner-op's secret weapons for trucking biz bookkeeping, analysis

Overdrive's June Trucker of the Month Scott Smith's adopted an innovative approach to bookkeeping and week-to-week profitability tracking. Learn about his custom spreadsheet and more -- including how his wife Stephanie's accounting expertise helps keep the business on track -- in this week's podcast.

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