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DOT calls for public input on regulations to remove, modify
The DOT is asking for input on regulations, guidance and more that can be modified or repealed. A similar deregulatory exercise was pursued by President Trump's first-term FMCSA, with some results. Here's how you can weigh in.
April 4, 2025
Regulations
Tornado outbreak prompts emergency declarations, HOS waivers in four states
The declarations -- issued in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky -- automatically trigger HOS waivers for drivers providing direct assistance to the emergencies. Also: NHTSA denies petition to investigate side-underride guards; more.
April 3, 2025
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October 9, 2025
Regulations
Supreme Court sides with fired trucker against CBD vendor Medical Marijuana Inc.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a trucker can sue a CBD supplement company in a RICO case after a wrongly labeled product led to the driver failing a drug test and getting fired.
April 2, 2025
Life
Trucker bathroom-access bill back in Congress
A bill that would require shippers and receivers to grant truckers access to bathrooms at their facilities, if available, has been reintroduced. Also: Driver gets six years for smuggling immigrants in tank; Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year; more.
April 1, 2025
Overdrive Radio
Freight markets, fraud, predatory towing, pay-to-park: Small-biz trucking challenges
Setting the issues stage for MATS, this wide-ranging discussion on small-biz and other industry-wide challenges ended with a clarion call for Congress to finish what it's started and dedicate millions in funding to free truck parking.
April 1, 2025
Regulations
‘No-brainer’ bill would create $7,500 trucker tax credit | OEMs issue recalls of 2K trucks, various models
Class A CDL holders who drive at least 1,900 hours in the year would be eligible for the temporary tax credit. Also: March IRP registration period extended in Illinois; recalls from Daimler, Paccar, Mack, International -- see which trucks are affected.
March 31, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA calls fraud a 'public safety crisis' in tech-focused MATS talk
The FMCSA on Friday at the Mid-America Truck Show took a hard stance against freight fraud, framing it as a threat to safety and the general public while promising a tech-powered crackdown.
March 28, 2025
Regulations
Bill to repeal 12% tax on trucks revived in Congress
Members of Congress are once again attempting to repeal the 12% Federal Excise Tax on new truck and trailer purchases. Also: Wyndham Hotels offering rewards program, partnership with Hotels4Truckers; Engine travel platform accepting Wex OTR cards.
March 28, 2025
Equipment
Kenworth sending off W900 with special Legacy Edition
Kenworth will produce 1,000 of the limited-edition W900 units, serialized from No. 1,000 down to 0001. Also: Wabash's $462M "nuclear" verdict was reduced to $108M; group seeks extension of waiver from Clearinghouse regs.
March 27, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA Chief Counsel on deregulating trucking, English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs
During a MATS session Thursday, FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison highlighted the agency's priorities under Trump II, and responded to questions from truckers in attendance related to English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs.
March 27, 2025
Regulations
Part of anti-fraud bid, FMCSA to introduce new 'one-stop shop' for all carrier business
"The fraud experienced in the industry is coming from every corner and it's coming hard. We want to help mitigate that." FMCSA's Ken Riddle in announcing at MATS the new "Motus" one-stop shop for carrier compliance management coming in 2025.
March 27, 2025
Regulations
Industry details challenges to House subcommittee
From safety technologies to drug testing and driver training, four trucking industry stakeholders make their cases for trucking's top priorities as Congress prepares to reauthorize surface transportation programs.
March 26, 2025
Regulations
OOIDA urges Congress to act on non-domiciled CDLs, English proficiency
OOIDA told Congress that large carriers' "insatiable appetite for cheap labor" has led to an apparent rise in non-domiciled CDLs, and plenty operators who can't communicate in English. The panel agreed English proficiency was safety-critical.
March 26, 2025
Channel 19
Arkansas police testing English skills at roadside? Social media says yes, but ...
Despite a popular post on social media, both Arkansas State Police and Arkansas Highway Police, the latter under the umbrella of the state DOT, denied any English language testing or arrests.
March 25, 2025
Regulations
Trump nominates former Florida Highway Patrol Chief Derek Barrs to lead FMCSA
Just days after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Acting Administrator suddenly left the role, the White House has nominated Derek Barrs to lead the agency.
March 25, 2025
Regulations
Showdown over non-citizen drivers brewing in Arkansas state house
After one bill proposed to criminalize drivers for lacking English or having a non-domiciled CDL, the Arkansas Trucking Association backed a new bill that's getting protested at the state house.
March 24, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire steps down after 2 weeks
Adrienne Camire, who on March 7 was elevated by President Donald Trump to be Acting Administrator of FMCSA, has left the role.
March 21, 2025
Regulations
Arkansas takes aim at cargo thieves
A new law in the state allows for enhanced prison sentences of up to 10 additional years for cargo theft convictions. Also: LockerMap adds features to help truckers get online orders; TCA names five Professional Drivers of the Year.
March 20, 2025
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