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California cargo theft horror stories
California's "catch and release" practice with cargo thieves sees criminals getting a "free education" on what not to do in court, then getting released to try again.
May 2, 2025
Business
New research takes aim at 'driver shortage' narrative, tracing roots of churn to 1980s deregulation
The OOIDA Foundation published new research around driver turnover in trucking, taking on what the association considers a dangerous, false narrative of a driver shortage that undercuts pay and hinders healthy industry growth.
May 2, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
Could Trump's English language proficiency mandate sideline 100,000 drivers?
The Trump DOT's move to robustly enforce English language proficiency could put as many as 100,000 drivers in the crosshairs, according to a recent analysis.
May 1, 2025
Equipment
House votes to repeal CARB emissions waivers for ACT, Low-NOx rules
The U.S. House Wednesday night passed two resolutions to roll back EPA waivers for CARB emissions regs. The Senate will now need to pass the resolutions for the waivers to be revoked. Also: Truck driver gets prison time for drug trafficking; California DMV seeks public feedback on proposed autonomous testing, deployment framework.
May 1, 2025
Equipment
Volvo, Mack unveil new CARB-compliant, low-NOx engines | Used truck prices up
Volvo and Mack are seeking approval from CARB for their updated 13-liter engines that comply with the state's Low-NOx regulations. Also: Truck dealers urge Congress to revoke CARB waivers; used-truck market update.
April 30, 2025
Regulations
Trump admin reviewing non-domiciled CDLs for foreign drivers: How many are there?
President Trump's recent executive order demanded FMCSA search for "unusual patterns" in issuance of non-domiciled CDLs. Data from six states may indeed show something unusual.
April 30, 2025
Regulations
CVSA backs Trump's move to require drivers speak English
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee on Tuesday voted to back President Trump's demand for English proficiency among all truck drivers in the U.S. by putting the language violation back in the out of service criteria.
April 29, 2025
Regulations
Transportation budget moves in House might help small fleets in 'Conditional' safety rating limbo
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's budget proposal includes funding for a public website for brokers to confirm a carrier's operating authority, and more. Also: FMCSA denies two driver training-related exemption requests.
April 29, 2025
Regulations
Trump executive order: Truck drivers must speak English
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to return English language proficiency to the out-of-service criteria on Monday.
April 28, 2025
Regulations
DOT Secretary Duffy launches Autonomous Vehicle 'Innovation Agenda'
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy reveals one of his top priorities is to accelerate autonomous vehicle adoption in the U.S.
April 25, 2025
Regulations
U.S. Rep calls on DOT to look into English language proficiency regs
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman urged the DOT to consider rescinding 2016 FMCSA guidance that made English language proficiency not an OOS violation. Also: Two arrested in "elaborate" diesel theft scheme; fireworks haulers seek renewal of HOS exemption.
April 25, 2025
Regulations
Commerce Department investigating imported trucks, parts
The department is asking for public input on an investigation to determine the effects on national security of the imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and medium- and heavy-duty truck parts.
April 24, 2025
Life
Cargo thieves busted in L.A., $4M in goods recovered
Two prominent members of the South American Theft Group were arrested. Also: Truck show in MO one week hence; rising insurance costs, in-cab monitoring tech among ATRI's 2025 research priorities; Progressive's new cargo insurance.
April 24, 2025
Business
'Labor dumping' and trucking: Are foreign CDL drivers bringing down rates?
Does trucking have an "open borders" problem? Overdrive investigates claims of "labor dumping."
April 24, 2025
Regulations
DOT threatens action against NYC federal funding over congestion pricing | Nevada insurance hike advances
The DOT has detailed actions it could take against New York if the state doesn't end NYC's congestion pricing program. Also: Nevada's liability insurance hike past state Senate; fleet's bookkeeper guilty of stealing $4M from company.
April 23, 2025
Regulations
Reckless driving to be focus of annual Safe Driver Week enforcement blitz
CVSA's annual Operation Safe Driver Week will be held July 13-19 with enforcement officers looking for both trucks and cars operating unsafely. Also: DOT repeals GHG emissions rule for state reporting; dry bulk axle weight variance bill introduced.
April 21, 2025
Overdrive Radio
Truck drivers' English-language proficiency and the inspection problem, other issues
The importance of English-language proficiency regs when it comes to inspections, flagged in this Overdrive Radio edition by OOIDA's Lewie Pugh and others. Said Pugh of inspectors: "They’re not getting under a truck with somebody that doesn’t speak English. I don’t blame them. I wouldn’t, either."
April 21, 2025
Equipment
Roadside assistance networks: The best hedge against predatory towing?
When the truck's down OTR at the roadside, service-assistance networks promise protection against predatory towing and other expensive options, but how do they keep the bad actors out? Insight here from an insurer and one network itself.
April 21, 2025
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