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Regulations
Indiana revokes 'nearly all' non-domiciled CDLs following new state law
The Hoosier State on April 1 revoked 1,790 non-domiciled CDLs after a state law inspired by recent deadly crashes took effect.
April 1, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
ELD tampering officially an out-of-service violation
As of April Fool's Day, CVSA's updated OOS criteria differentiates between traditional "false logs" viols and ELD tampering. Also: International, Ryder testing autonomous trucks on 600-mile Texas route; FMCSA provides additional data on rail crossing crashes; Ford Super Duty pickups recalled.
April 1, 2026
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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
Night Hours Hos
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 new 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
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy talks to Overdrive ahead of his speech at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Both FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs and Duffy walked among the show attendees, answering questions off the cuff and vowing major change.
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
The tractor-trailer, registered to Longhorn Trucking Company of Fort Plain, New York, was moved to the Thruway Verona tandem lot for inspection by the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, where damage to the left trailer wheels and rims was identified. The patrol vehicle was towed off scene.
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
A live python is removed from a bag, part of an interception of 39 live pythons by CBP officers at the World Trade Bridge.
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
This screenshot conversation shown is one among several sworn declarations made by drivers in an Illinois state court case alleging ELD tampering by Chicago-based EMI.
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
The IIHS-Stoughton evaluation tested a 30% overlap rear impact.
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
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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
The namesake of Dalilah's Law is pictured here with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs during her visit to U.S. DOT headquarters recently. 'Her strength is the heartbeat of our mission,' FMCSA wrote on social media. 'Today’s committee vote for Dalilah’s Law is a promise kept to her and to every American on the road.'
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