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Equipment
Flatbeds recalled: 'Do not drive' | Fuel tax suspension extended
Certain Fontaine Fusion flatbed trailers have been recalled with a "do not drive" warning. Also: Georgia's fuel tax suspension has been extended through Memorial Day week; International HV recall over brakes; Ohio broker using driverless, cab-less autonomous trucks between warehouses.
May 19, 2026
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Regulations
One-day blitz parks 500+ trucks: Toughest states for brakes violations
The annual unannounced Brake Safety Day was held April 14. Results here, with new analysis charting the states where brakes-related enforcement is most hot, and not.
May 19, 2026
US map showing brake violations by state as percentage of all violations in 2025, with color gradient from light cream to dark purple indicating violation rates.
Regulations
FMCSA announces $217M effort to push out 'bad actors' and 'restore integrity' to CDLs
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a big push with FMCSA grants to get states, industry, and nonprofits on the same page to bolster CDL integrity and career training for veterans.
May 19, 2026
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Regulations
Bill aims at scams targeting truckers | HOS relief in two states
The bill would require clear, obvious disclosures on documents from third-party companies soliciting truck drivers and motor carriers about USDOT-related services. Also: Fuel, wildfire-relief haulers get HOS breaks.
May 18, 2026
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Regulations
Trucking orgs urge Congress to act on chameleon carrier legislation | Cabotage is focus of new research
The legislation, which received support from a variety of trucking-related organizations, would require a study of chameleon carriers and a new automated tool for FMCSA to better detect such carriers. Also: ATRI launches study into cabotage; latest Highway Angel.
May 15, 2026
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Regulations
Truckers' DataQs to-do: Timely, thorough filings for the win
If you came out of Roadcheck (any roadside inspection, really) with a violation you don't agree with, you'll need more than just opinion to bring an effective challenge via the DataQs review system. Here, find state inspectors' best advice on collecting and presenting evidence to correct the record.
May 14, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
Roadcheck: Inspectors 'behind the curve' on new breed of ELD cheats
After hearing about some cutting-edge techniques to catch bad actors using overseas ELD hacking services, inspectors in New Hampshire gave a reality check.
May 14, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA issues first non-domiciled CDL rule exemption
FMCSA is allowing states to issue non-domiciled CDLs and CLPs to citizens of Freely Associated States who live in the U.S. and have a valid passport and other documentation. Also: California launching new $1B electric-truck rebate program; latest Highway Angels.
May 14, 2026
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Business
SCOTUS shocker: High court says brokers are accountable for hiring unsafe carriers
The ruling marks a far different outcome that what many legal experts had predicted.
May 14, 2026
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Partners in Business
DOT-recordable crashes: Fight unfair penalties with DataQs reviews
Are you being penalized for a crash you couldn't prevent? Get the skinny here on FMCSA's Crash Preventability Determination Program, how it works, and why filing reviews can protect your trucking business from negative CSA impacts.
May 14, 2026
Crash Preventability Determination Program flowchart showing four steps: eligible crash occurs, submit request with police accident report, FMCSA reviews request, and FMCSA posts final determination.
Regulations
Volvo D13, Mack MP13 updates for EPA 2027 | Cargo theft legislation heads to Senate
The “Combating Organized Retail Crime Act" would establish an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center to improve coordination across levels of government. Also: Volvo, Mack unveil EPA 2027-compliant engines; fleet gets partial waiver from driver qualification, Clearinghouse regs.
May 13, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
How inspectors are catching remote ELD cheats: Roadcheck in Tennessee
Roadcheck's ongoing through May 14. On the ground Day 1 at the I-65 scale in Giles County, Tennessee, highway patrol troopers were getting better at spotting backend ELD manipulation. They're not the only agency increasing HOS enforcement this week.
May 13, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA revoked 28,000 CDLs: Where's the rates bump?
Did 28,000 revoked CDLs and 20,000 drivers put out-of-service for ELP impact the market? Rates have hit all-time highs recently, and it does look like a Trump administration initiative caused it.
May 12, 2026
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Regulations
Kentucky cuts fuel tax as trucking groups oppose federal fuel tax suspension
Kentucky chops 10 cents off of its diesel tax. Meanwhile, a coalition of trucking orgs voice opposition to President Trump's call to suspend the federal gas tax. Also: "Illegal alien" charged for allegedly recruiting truck drivers to haul cocaine; truck thief shot during police pursuit; two new TA locations in Texas.
May 12, 2026
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Overdrive Extra
Aim 'chameleon carrier' outrage at the real culprits
Small fleets and owner-ops -- all trucking factions, really -- should take care not to give ammo to a "circular firing squad" playing the blame game. There's plenty to go around, historically, for setting the stage. But the real culprits, networks perpetrating frauds on carriers and drivers, truly deserve all they get.
May 12, 2026
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Equipment
Another large fleet makes autonomous move | Cargo hijackers, cabotage violators caught
Roehl Transport has started roundtrip runs between Dallas and Houston with autonomous Kodiak Driver-equipped trucks. Also: Cargo hijackers charged in New York; Border Patrol's Arizona cabotage bust.
May 11, 2026
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Overdrive Radio
FMCSA registration to go dark: How truckers can prep for Motus
May 14, at roughly 8 p.m. Eastern, is the deadline to take these steps to set your trucking business up to easily claim your new account in Motus when it launches next week. The new system will aim combat the FMCSA's "front door problem" to prevent bad actors' access.
May 11, 2026
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Business
Trump wants to drop the federal fuel tax. How could it impact trucking?
The White House and members of Congress say they'll move to cut taxes from fuel prices as the war in Iran makes diesel costs soar to unheard-of heights.
May 11, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA revokes 133 ELDs after Overdrive reported HOS fraud confrontation
FMCSA took action to stop "ridiculous" ELD fraud by revoking 133 devices on Thursday in historic crackdown on a problem splitting trucking in half.
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Paul Brookhart's horse-transport 2000 Peterbilt 379's big strides
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ELD fraud: Drivers reveal what it's like hauling 16, 18, 22 hours a day
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