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Truck parking, autonomous trucking, ELP: DOT Secretary Duffy weighs in at Congressional hearing
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy testified before Congress on policies and priorities. Truck parking, double brokering, split-sleeper regulations and autonomous vehicles all saw attention under questioning.
July 16, 2025
Parking
Dedicated funding for parking, prohibition of speed-limiter mandate, more among DOT appropriations provisions
The House Appropriations Committee will meet Thursday on the fiscal year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bill. Also: House bill looks to allow hair drug test results to be reported to FMCSA Clearinghouse; latest Highway Angel.
July 16, 2025
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March 24, 2025
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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
Regulations
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
Regulations
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
Equipment
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
Regulations
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
Regulations
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
Regulations
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
Regulations
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
Regulations
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
Regulations
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
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