Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Sept. 29, 2025:
- Truck enforcement and immigration officers work together to target specific trucks, drivers in this state.
- Do you own a Volvo VN or Mack Pioneer? It could be part of this new recall.
- Trailer manufacturer corrects recall issue before customers take possession of units.
- “I was there -- I felt like I needed to do it.” -- ABF Freight driver Travis Braun on accident-response actions.
Oklahoma enforcement officers, ICE take 130 truck drivers off the road in 3-day blitz
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC), a state regulatory agency overseeing transportation, oil and gas and other industries, recently worked with U.S. immigration officers during a three-day enforcement effort along I-40.
According to a press release from OCC, visitors from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worked with the agency and Oklahoma Department of Public Safety officers last week at the Beckham County Port of Entry. The blitz had “a special emphasis and focus on, specifically, CDL drivers and commercial trucks licensed and registered in the state of California,” according to OCC.
During the three-day effort, “a total of 130 commercial drivers were arrested and taken off the road for various violations,” OCC added. An OCC spokesperson said it was the commission's understanding that "a DPS officer made all of the arrests and all of those drivers taken off the road were arrested." The specific violations that led to the arrests were not reported to OCC.
“Oklahomans deserve safe highways,” said Corporation Commission Chair Kim David. “We appreciate the opportunity to assist ICE and DPS Troop S by removing non-compliant and dangerous drivers from our roads. By working together as law enforcement partners, we’re reducing risks for every driver.”
In Fiscal Year 2025, more than 5.6 million trucks (Class 5 or higher) entered Oklahoma on a highway intersecting one of its Ports of Entry (POE). In far western Oklahoma, almost 1.4 million trucks crossed the state border between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, at the Beckham County POE on eastbound I-40, which made it a good candidate for the blitz, OCC noted.
[Related: Oklahoma sits at No. 5 in the list of the toughest states for focus on brakes in truck inspections]
“Our Ports of Entry may very well be the first stop commercial truck drivers make after crossing the state line,” said OCC Commissioner Todd Hiett. “Our officers' professionalism, training and use of technology quickly assess each driver and rig to resolve permitting concerns, issue a ticket with an associated fine, or require the driver to pull over and submit to further inspection of their credentials or truck.”
OCC Commissioner Brian Bingman added that the effort was initiated due to “legitimate concerns with illegal immigrants obtaining CDLs in other jurisdictions. The inability to read road signs written in English will lead to accidents. This negligence creates risk for Oklahoma’s drivers.”
OCC’s press release highlighted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s interim final rule that took effect Monday amending licensing regulations for state driver’s licensing agencies for non-domiciled CDLs.
[Related: DOT hopes to force 194,000 non-domiciled CDL holders out of trucking]
Volvo, Mack recall trucks for trailer lighting issue
A vehicle recall stemming from an issue that could affect the operability of trailer lights on certain Volvo and Mack trucks has been issued, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
The recall affects model year 2025-’26 Volvo VN and Mack Pioneer units. The recall includes approximately 2,307 of the Volvo trucks and 156 Macks. In the affected trucks, when towing a trailer, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.
Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 17.
Mack owners can contact Mack's customer service at 800-866-1177 with recall number SC0484. NHTSA’s recall number for the Mack recall is 25V-622.
Volvo owners can contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586 with recall number RVXX2507. NHTSA’s recall number for the Volvo recall is 25V-621.
4K Volvos recalled for door latch issue that could trap truckers inside
A separate recall has also been issued that impacts approximately 4,040 model year 2026 Volvo VN trucks. In these units, the door latch cable on the interior door handle may be incorrectly installed, preventing the door from opening.
According to recall documents, one of Volvo’s suppliers did not apply adequate adhesive to a connection point within the door latch. The recall includes trucks manufactured between April 1 and Aug. 22.
Dealers will replace the door latch cable and pivot clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 17, 2025. Owners can contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586 with recall number RVXX2508. NHTSA’s recall number is 25V-620.
Installation of wrong rear impact guard prompts small Wabash recall
Wabash National is recalling approximately 10 of its 2026 van trailers in which the incorrect rear impact guard may have been installed. As such, they do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
According to recall documents, the non-compliance was found after the 10 trailers were delivered to the dealership. The rear underride braces would not meet FMVSS standards for these trailers.
Wabash has already replaced the rear impact guards, the company said. All affected trailers were repaired by Aug. 18. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 765-771-5404. NHTSA’s recall number is 25V-625.
[Related: 700 Freightliners, Western Stars caught up in recalls over steering, brakes]
Quick response to violent crash earns truck driver recognition
Travis Braun, a Missouri-based truck driver for ABF Freight, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for his quick thinking and selfless actions during a roadside emergency in Kansas.
Travis Braun
“What I saw was the car going straight to the median, hitting the median, and then just instantly going backwards all the way across the interstate and then down an embankment,” said Braun.
Without hesitation, he safely pulled over his truck and ran toward the smoking vehicle. Another motorist stopped as well, and together they were able to free an unconscious woman trapped inside and move her to safety.
“I had to force the door open,” Braun said. “We physically carried her out of the car and laid her on the hill. She was all bloody, and I think she had a broken leg.”
Moments later, a highway repair crew arrived and assured Braun that emergency personnel were on their way. Since the woman was now safely out of danger, he departed.
“I was there -- I felt like I needed to do it,” said Braun.
