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Top truck makers sue CARB/California over enforcement of Clean Truck Partnership
Daimler Trucks, International, Paccar and Volvo said in the lawsuit they are "caught in the crossfire" between federal lawmakers and state regulators and are seeking clarification of their legal obligations, as well as an injunction blocking California from enforcing preempted emissions regs.
August 12, 2025
Equipment
EPA announces end to 5-mph DEF derates for new and existing trucks
The EPA on Tuesday said new trucks won't derate due to running out of DEF or other system faults nearly as quickly or severely, and announced plans to modify software on all existing trucks to extend the timing for derates.
August 12, 2025
Regulations
Small fleet petitions FMCSA to add dispatchers to 'broker' definition, remove contact info from SAFER
The petitioner, small fleet Alpha Drivers Transportation, said the changes would cut down on fraud and spam from dispatch services around the world. Also: Trimac Transportation expands with acquisition of flatbed fleet; 17 trucks, two drivers put OOS during one-day Nebraska inspection blitz.
August 8, 2025
Equipment
Cummins delays new X15 diesel amid regulatory and demand uncertainty
With the proposed rollback of EPA's Greenhouse Gas emissions regulations, among other uncertainties, Cummins announced it will delay the debut of the diesel-powered engine in its X15 fuel-agnostic engine platform until late 2026.
August 8, 2025
Regulations
Pennsylvania mechanic charged for falsifying truck inspections, issuing fake stickers
The mechanic, who had been suspended as a certified inspection mechanic, continued to provide inspections in which he falsely certified the trucks were safe to operate and provided carriers with counterfeit inspection stickers. Also: DOT wants public feedback on next Strategic Plan; new truck show in New Jersey; Harbor Trucking Association names next CEO.
August 7, 2025
Regulations
Truck aftertreatment systems are here to stay
What does the Trump administration's pending repeal of GHG regulations mean for SCR, your DPF and DEF?
August 6, 2025
Regulations
Non-English speaking carriers more dangerous than drug, speeding violators: Study
A new analysis of FMCSA crash and violation data revealed motor carriers with English language-proficiency violations might be the most crash-prone on the road today.
August 6, 2025
Equipment
Honor CARB emissions deal: Environmentalists to truck makers | HOS fire waiver extended
A group of 17 businesses and organizations sent a letter to the manufacturers calling for them to remain committed to the Clean Truck Partnership with CARB following regulatory revocations by Congress. Also: FMCSA's Sue Lawless to join Scopelitis law firm; Oregon's wildfire HOS waiver extended; new T680 on the line for one of 12 military vets.
August 5, 2025
Maintenance
LED failures: How many individual diodes going dark will net a violation?
The question is a tricky one to answer, and will vary by light position and design. Additionally, as any working owner-operator knows, no two truck inspectors are the same. Diodes do fail, though, and Overdrive sister publication TPS outlined the reasons here with experts.
August 1, 2025
Regulations
New Indiana law clears path for InDOT to request tolling waiver
The law would allow Indiana DOT to request a waiver from FHWA to toll interstate highways in the state without further legislative action. Also: Aurora begins nighttime "driverless" operations between Dallas and Houston; latest Highway Angel.
August 1, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
Walker, SR ELDs latest to land on FMCSA’s ‘revoked devices’ list
Motor carriers must stop using the revoked devices and replace them with a certified device by Sept. 29.
July 31, 2025
Life
ECM theft ring busted in Florida | FMCSA boss nominee moves closer to confirmation
Four were arrested and face charges for stealing $400,000 worth of engine control modules from trucks in Florida and Texas. Also: Derek Barrs' nomination as FMCSA Administrator approved by Senate committee; more time to comment on propane haulers' HOS exemption request; I-90 rehab project set to begin.
July 30, 2025
Regulations
Enforcing Trump's English language mandate 'not part of California law': CHP
California Highway Patrol is not enforcing new FMCSA guidance mandating all truck drivers in the U.S. speak English. This Overdrive investigation into violations data shows which states do, and do not, enforce it.
July 30, 2025
Life
Two truck driver brothers arrested, charged in South Carolina's biggest fentanyl bust
The brothers, from California, were arrested in South Carolina after law enforcement found 156 pounds of fentanyl and 44 pounds of meth in their tractor-trailer. Also: Summer spot-freight doldrums; CDL school's request to allow under-21 out-of-state truckers to attend denied; latest Highway Angel.
July 29, 2025
Regulations
EPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulations
The proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines.
July 29, 2025
Regulations
Will California comply with DOT's 'audit' of non-domiciled CDLs?
Overdrive reporting revealed California doesn't track citizenship status of CDL holders. How can it possibly comply with DOT's "audit" of non-domiciled CDLs? The question applies in at least two others states, too.
July 28, 2025
Overdrive Radio
OOIDA, ATA, Teamsters scrum in Senate hearing: 'Driver shortage,' ELP, CDL fraud, driverless trucks, more
In this Overdrive Radio, Track back through last week’s trucking-issues Senate hearing ahead of the 2026 highway bill. From cargo theft to fraud to driverless truck regs, hours of service and non-domiciled CDLs, a lot of ground was covered.
July 28, 2025
Business
DAT to purchase Convoy Platform | New legislation would allow driverless trucks nationwide
DAT will buy Convoy; trucking market conditions hit three-year high in May. Also: A new bill would allow Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous trucks to operate without a human driver remote or on-board.
July 28, 2025
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