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Regulations: Page 18

Hours of Service
FMCSA stops short of saying 2020 HOS changes caused more crashes
The number of post-crash inspections with an out-of-service HOS violation increased significantly after the 2020 hours changes compared to a pre-change period, but FMCSA said other external factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, weighed heavily on results.
April 1, 2026
Bar chart showing hours of service violations as percentage of all violations from 2023 to February 2026, with values increasing from approximately 9% to 10%
Regulations
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy confronted by non-domiciled CDL driver at MATS
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy sets the record straight after his conversation with a non-domiciled CDL driver seemed to signal a major reversal for FMCSA.
April 1, 2026
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Regulations
The 'new FMCSA' talks aggressive strategy at MATS
Overdrive recounts the biggest regulatory news and events from the Mid-America Trucking show, including talk of "chameleon ELDs," and getting to know FMCSA Chief Derek Barrs.
March 31, 2026
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Overdrive Radio
FMCSA fully engaged with owner-ops: OOIDA | DACA-recipient CDL holders have hope?
OOIDA's Lewie Pugh contends regulators are finally listening to small-business interests on safety improvement, leaving behind old notions of a driver shortage that have produced a system that rushes the unqualified into biz. Also in the podcast: Do DACA-recipient non-domiciled owner-operators stand any chance?
March 30, 2026
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Equipment
Trump, EPA, Congress hope to save truckers billions with Diesel Liberation Act, new guidance
The White House, EPA, and Congress on Friday all acted to end the "ridiculous" requirement for DEF sensors.
March 27, 2026
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Regulations
DOT's Duffy: 'Spot rates are going to go up' as FMCSA cracks down on fraudsters
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy made a surprise visit to MATS, where he vowed to defend small business trucking from an onslaught of fraud, something he predicted would boost rates. FMCSA Administrator Barrs provided plenty details on that front, too.
March 27, 2026
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Life
Truck driver charged for allegedly hitting stopped state trooper in New York
New York issues reminder to move over for stopped vehicles after truck driver allegedly hits state trooper vehicle stopped on Thruway. Also: Arizona Border Patrol arrests 11 Indian national truck drivers illegally present in U.S.; new rest area in Indiana adds truck parking.
March 27, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA announces major investigations at freight fraud panel
FMCSA at the Mid America Trucking Show shared a bit about its anti-fraud efforts, what owner-ops can do to keep safe, and how the agency is cracking down.
March 26, 2026
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Life
Trucking crime: Illegal export of snakes, drug trafficking, loan fraud
Border officers intercepted 39 live pythons in the cab of a truck bound for Mexico. Also: Owner-operator among three charged in drug trafficking bust; former fleet owner pleads guilty to COVID loan fraud.
March 25, 2026
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Hours of Service
Chicago-area fleet Extra Mile International ran massive ELD cheating network, drivers allege in court docs
The 200-truck Extra Mile International fleet stands accused of using a variety of ELDs -- some revoked by FMCSA, some still active -- and a complicated web of companies to cheat on hours of service compliance.
March 24, 2026
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Business
Georgia suspends fuel tax | I-81 overnight closures coming soon
Despite tax-free diesel, IFTA reporting is still required during the 60-day suspension. Also: SoCal law enforcement recover $7 million in stolen cargo, $1 million cash from cargo theft ring; I-81 overnight lane closures to begin.
March 24, 2026
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Life
New Orleans staged-accident case rolls up guilty lawyers: Two attorneys, firms convicted at trial
Two attorneys, two law firms and another individual were convicted for their roles in the scheme targeting trucking companies and their insurers. Also: Mexican national truck driver allegedly found with 20 pounds of meth in truck in Oklahoma; Arizona enforcement blitz this week.
March 23, 2026
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Equipment
24 states sue EPA over 'Endangerment Finding': Key pillar of trucking emissions regs
About half of the U.S. calls out EPA on climate change and emissions. Meanwhile, engine manufacturers plan to intervene on a mandate they say they have no control over.
March 23, 2026
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Equipment
Stoughton Trailers blows past safety benchmark with 40-mph rear-impact test
Also: Two states partnering on aggressive-driving enforcement at roadside; TEL offering VNL 860s for lease. Stoughton's standard rear impact guard on dry van and reefer trailers is the first to successfully complete a rear impact guard crash test at 40 mph, exceeding the current 35-mph industry benchmark.
March 19, 2026
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Equipment
OOIDA warns against driverless-truck-tech 'self-certification,' part of new bill
After Overdrive readers in 2025 worried over cyberattack risks of driverless trucks, OOIDA warns Congress against a live bill that could compromise safety by allowing "self-certification" of automated-drive tech. Also: NACFE's "Messy Middle" real-world test shows 11.8-mpg diesel benchmark, other fuels' promise.
March 18, 2026
U.S. Bill header for the SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 regarding National Highway Traffic Safety Administration authority and automated vehicle safety measures
Regulations
Dalilah's Law passes committee as Congress debates non-citizen drivers, ELP, CDL mills
Democrats in Congress argued for dramatic changes to Dalilah's Law, which seeks to end credentialing of non-citizen truck drivers, foreign brokers and dispatchers, and much more.
March 18, 2026
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Partners in Business
Did owner-ops bank more money in '25? Cost, income trends live update March 24
Freight markets have gained strength since last Fall, yet where owner-operator income ultimately lands for 2026 could depend mightily on fuel economy and where diesel prices settle after recent shocks.
March 18, 2026
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Business
Majority of owner-ops victims of freight fraud, broker tricks: Survey
Overdrive survey results and expert commentary reveal the massive extent of trucking's freight fraud and broker-nonpayment problems. The results are clear: America's truckers are getting robbed and demanding justice.
March 17, 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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Pride & Polish
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Overdrive Extra
Paul Brookhart's horse-transport 2000 Peterbilt 379's big strides
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Electronic Logging Devices
ELD fraud: Drivers reveal what it's like hauling 16, 18, 22 hours a day
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