Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Nov. 7, 2025:
- Nearly 1,000 non-domiciled CDL holders in Nevada will be impacted by the ending of the state's program.
- 2025 Road Warrior receives custom Kenworth.
- Veteran-support campaigns planned for Veterans Day.
- Vote for the top rookie military veteran truck driver.
Nevada fully phasing out non-domiciled CDL program
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) this week announced a plan to phase out the issuance and renewal of non-domiciled (which the state officially calls Limited-Term) CDLs and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s September emergency final rule that sought to remove nearly 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers from commercial vehicle driving.
Effective immediately, Nevada will continue its temporary pause on issuing or renewing Limited-Term CLPs/CDLs while the state begins a gradual phase-out of the program. FMCSA’s Interim Final Rule, effective Sept. 29, limits eligibility to specific visa categories and requires states to align their CDL programs with federal standards.
“Nevada is taking a proactive, responsible approach to comply with the new federal requirements,” said Tonya Laney, Director of the Nevada DMV. “By phasing out the Limited-Term CDL program, we are protecting federal highway funding, maintaining program integrity, and ensuring that Nevada’s licensing system remains fully compliant with national standards.”
With the sunsetting of the state’s non-domiciled CDL program, Nevada DMV outlined the impact of the move:
- Approximately 980 active Limited-Term CDL holders are affected statewide
- 62 drivers from Mexico and Canada will have their Limited-Term CDLs canceled, as they are required under federal law to be licensed by their home countries
During the transition, affected drivers may apply for a Non-Commercial Driver’s License (NCDL) or Driver Authorization Card (DAC) if they meet eligibility requirements.
The state will allow existing Limited-Term CDLs to expire naturally based on the driver’s lawful stay as determined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), but no new or duplicate Limited-Term CDLs will be issued.
[Related: Non-domiciled CDLs: Illinois paused all issuance/renewal in September]
Pilot’s 2025 Road Warrior receives custom Diesel Brothers Kenworth
Louisiana-based truck driver Stacy Batiste was crowned Pilot's 2025 Road Warrior, earning him the keys to a custom Kenworth W900 built by Diesel Brothers.Pilot
After reviewing thousands of deserving entries, Pilot has announced that Lafayette, Louisiana-based truck driver Stacy Batiste is the 2025 Road Warrior champion.
Batiste was selected for his tireless dedication and commitment to professional driving, Pilot said, receiving the largest prize in contest history -- a custom Kenworth truck built by the Diesel Brothers and a $50,000 cash prize.
Pilot’s Road Warrior contest is a way for the company to say thanks to the drivers who go the extra mile and keep North America moving.
A bonus second-place winner, Bobby Peeker of Woodruff, South Carolina, is also being awarded a $10,000 cash prize and a $25,000 donation on his behalf to a charity supporting veterans’ causes of his choice.
“We received thousands of entries celebrating the efforts of drivers who go the extra mile each and every day,” said Jordan Spradling, senior vice president of transportation and midstream assets at Pilot Company. “Stacy’s and Bobby’s hard work, dedication to the profession, commitment to safety and service stood out. We are honored to welcome them to the Road Warrior winner’s circle. They both are prime examples of the positive impact professional drivers have on and off the road.”
Batiste has dedicated the past 33 years to being on the road, logging more than 5.1 million accident-free miles and considers trucking to be his calling. Batiste has been recognized throughout his career for his commitment to road safety. A Marine Corps veteran, Batiste is motivated by the pride of knowing his efforts keep communities supplied with the goods they need. In addition to his time behind the wheel, he routinely goes the extra mile to mentor younger drivers.
On Oct. 21, Pilot surprised Batiste with his prize while he was working out on the road. Batiste had stopped at a Flying J in Baytown, Texas, when Pilot and the Diesel Brothers handed over the keys to the custom Kenworth truck and presented the $50,000 check.
His family hid in the travel center to be a part of the surprise. They say Batiste’s first job as a professional driver was hauling sugar cane in South Louisiana, and now, as an owner-operator, this truck will further his passion for safe driving and making a difference in his community.
The second-place winner, Bobby Peeker, boasts more than 1 million accident-free miles and supports the military community following his service in the Marine Corps, regularly volunteering his time and resources to aid his fellow servicemen and servicewomen. He also participates in truck shows that support the Special Olympics. His family instilled his passion for the profession, which was only strengthened by the role his grandfather played to help remove rubble from the 9/11 attacks with his truck.
OOIDA, Pilot launching campaigns to support military veterans
With the upcoming Veterans Day holiday recognizing the men and women who have served in the United States military, the trucking industry is stepping up its efforts to support those who served.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is launching its annual Truckers for Troops campaign, which will run Nov. 10-16. The annual drive focuses on supporting U.S. troops overseas and veterans at home.
The fundraising effort has been an OOIDA tradition since 2007, originally dedicated to sending care packages to service personnel stationed in combat zones. Truckers for Troops has also helped a variety of veterans facilities, including those assisting or housing wounded, disabled or homeless service members.
Over the past 18 years, OOIDA has raised more than $800,000 and sent more than 3,288 care packages, serving more than 39,400 members of the military. The organization has also sent aid packages to 65 different facilities caring for wounded, disabled and homeless veterans, including the Veterans Community Project. The VCP began in Kansas City and plans to have locations in every state. Currently they have locations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Longmont, Colorado; and St. Louis, and the organization anticipates expanding to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Glendale, Arizona.
During the one-week campaign period, truckers can join or renew their OOIDA membership for one year for $35, with 10% of that money going toward care packages. OOIDA matches the 10% dollar for dollar.
During business hours, drivers can call 816-229-5791, mention Truckers for Troops, and get transferred to Membership. Drivers can also join or renew online at OOIDA’s website.
If mailing in payments, indicate “Dues & Donation” or “Donation only” and specify “TROOPS” on the payment. Direct donation-only checks can be sent to the OOIDA Foundation.
In addition to OOIDA’s campaign, Pilot is also launching a round-up campaign to benefit the Call of Duty Endowment.
As part of the company’s Miles of Good initiative, Pilot is continuing its long-standing support of the Call of Duty Endowment with its annual round-up campaign and contributing $250,000 toward the organization’s mission of placing veterans into high-quality careers after their service.
From Nov. 8 through Dec. 1, Pilot customers can round-up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3 or $5 at any participating Pilot location. The Call of Duty Endowment will receive 100% of funds donated during this campaign. Since 2019, Pilot and its guests have given more than $5.2 million to the Call of Duty Endowment, helping over 8,000 veterans transition to civilian careers.
“Our company is rooted in showing people they matter at every turn, and it is our privilege to honor the service and sacrifice made by our nation’s veterans,” said Brad Anderson, president of retail at Pilot. “We are grateful for the opportunity to help veterans find fulfilling careers in partnership with the Call of Duty Endowment and are honored to give thanks for their service by treating them and their families this Veterans Day.”
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Pilot is offering veterans, military personnel and their families who are authenticated with ID.me in the Pilot app their choice of a free breakfast sandwich and coffee or lunch item and fountain drink. The limited-time offer can be claimed at participating Pilot locations through the Pilot app. Pilot also offers year-round military savings for verified ID.me veterans, military members and their families with 10% discount on food and beverages when using the Pilot app.
Voting for Transition Trucking award open through Veterans Day
Public voting for the annual Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award finalists is open through Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
The prestigious award, coordinated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, Kenworth Truck Company and Fastport, honors military veterans who have made an outstanding transition into the commercial trucking industry.
Through a comprehensive nomination process, careful review by a selection committee, and a final public vote, the program will recognize and reward America’s top rookie military veteran drivers. The winner will be announced on Dec. 12 during a special event at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
The general public is invited to cast their vote online on the Transition Trucking website. Information on each of the three finalists is below. A short video on each driver is also available on the Transition Trucking website’s voting page.
- Charles Jones Jr., U.S. Army (E-7), Roehl Transport – Sergeant First Class Charles C. Jones Jr. (Ret.) graduated from high school in Indian Trail, North Carolina, in 2004 and committed to the Army through the Delayed Entry Program. With over 20 years of service, he served as an unmanned aircraft systems operator, instructor operator, standards operator, and platoon sergeant, completing three combat deployments to Iraq and two rotations to South Korea. A devoted husband to Katrina and father to Alvin and Monica, Jones graduated from Georgia Driving Academy in December 2024 and began his professional driving career with Roehl Transport in early 2025.
- Macy Mattice, U.S. Army (E-4), Melton Truck Lines – Macy Mattice is a proud U.S. Army veteran who served from 2010 to 2018 as an 88M motor transport operator, specializing in heavy equipment transportation. Today, she is a flatbed driver for Melton Truck Lines, where she applies the discipline and determination gained from military service. Originally from Winter Springs, Florida, Mattice lives near Jacksonville with her son, Rusty. She loves adventure, animals, and embracing new challenges – continuing to write her next chapter, one road at a time.
- Mark Scriven, U.S. Army (E-6), Stevens Transport – Mark Scriven, a U.S. Army veteran and former staff sergeant, served nine years as a patriot missile operator/maintainer, earning multiple Army achievement medals and recognition as a combat lifesaver. Today, he brings the same dedication, discipline, and leadership he obtained in the military to his career as a professional truck driver and trainer with Stevens Transport. Scriven, a father of three, recently welcomed a daughter in August.
