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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
Equipment
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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June 16, 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
Life
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
Business
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
Regulations
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
Life
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
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
Regulations
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
Regulations
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
Regulations
DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place
A DOT package aimed at improving truckers' working conditions would provide truck parking funding, withdraw FMCSA's speed limiter mandate proposal, establish pilot programs for hours-of-service flexibility and more.
June 27, 2025
Regulations
Ban non-domiciled CDLs for foreign drivers? Owner-ops weigh in
Overdrive's recent survey showed a majority of owner-operators objecting to states issuing non-domiciled CDLs to foreign citizens in the U.S. to work. The survey followed our reporting on the increasing numbers of such CDLs in some states.
June 27, 2025
Regulations
New 'Expedited Inspection' service available through select ELDs
It's not a full Level 8 automated, no-stop inspection, yet the new service from Fleetworthy's Drivewyze automatically transfers fleet and vehicle registration data and driver hours over the air, directly to roadside enforcement to pre-fill inspection forms.
June 26, 2025
Hours of Service
Congress asks FMCSA for earlier emergency declarations
A letter from members of the U.S. House asked FMCSA to issue emergency declarations in advance of predicted disasters rather than after the fact. Also: Oversize haulers should keep HOS-exemption paperwork in truck; ATRI updates idling regs, sustainability compendiums; more.
June 26, 2025
Business
Diesel prices spike as global tensions rise | ELP out-of-service enforcement in effect
As crude oil prices climbed through June, so did diesel prices in the U.S. -- from a nearly four-year low to an 11-month high in 3 weeks. Also: As ELP OOS enforcement begins, new driver language assessment released; 31 "superloads" moving in Oregon; shop owner faces charges over emissions "deletes."
June 25, 2025
Regulations
Trucking org challenges California's authority to enforce OEM partnership
The Western States Trucking Association believes CARB didn't follow proper state procedures with its Clean Truck Partnership with trucking OEMs and cannot continue to require manufacturers to meet now-revoked regulations. Also: Senate intros axle-weight variance bill for dry-bulk haulers; new electric truck charging depot coming to Port of Oakland.
June 24, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA’s electronic medical certification system takes effect -- in most states
As of Monday, June 23, truck drivers and CDL applicants no longer have to submit a paper Medical Examiner’s Certificate to their state’s driver’s license agency -- at least in 37 states who are up and running with the new system. Find out where you'll still need the paper certificate here.
June 24, 2025
Regulations
No English, no trucking? Survey reveals 82% support for out-of-service orders
Overdrive's recent survey revealed a strong preference for the English language as a prerequisite to driving a commercial truck: 82% supported violators of English language requirements being put out-of-service.
June 24, 2025
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'Shake a stranger's hand' today: Remembering owner-operator and songwriter Bill Weaver
In this week's podcast, celebrate with us some of what Bill Weaver leaves behind after his untimely passing June 30. This Overdrive Radio episode features some memories, likewise re-airs of two episodes featuring his "Every Mile I Drive" and "Burnin' the Old School Down" records, from 2016 and 2018.
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