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Overdrive's top 10 trucking stories of 2025

President Trump's immigration blitz takes trucking by storm, broker transparency, CDLs canceled and ELDs cheated: These are but a few of Overdrive's top trucking stories of the year.

December 31, 2025

Collage of government officials at podiums and vehicle interior surveillance scenes

California defies DOT, gives 17,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers 60 more days

California says some 17,000 non-domiciled CDL holders can keep their licenses until March, and hopes it can resolve things with FMCSA in the meantime.

December 30, 2025

Government official signing document at desk with US and California flags

Hours of Service

Bill would apply ag short-haul HOS regs year-round

The bill would extend the time period for application of the ag hours exemption within 150 air-miles of origin or destination. Also: Previously-recalled Mack Granites hit with another; Idaho enforcement initiative focuses on weight, securement.

December 30, 2025

Corn harvester loading grain into white truck in agricultural field

$400K lobster heist a 'black eye' for broker, or a wake-up call for trucking?

Cargo thieves have their claws in the trucking industry, but after a $400,000 lobster heist, one broker seeks to turn up the heat by making national news when few others will speak up.

December 30, 2025

Chef preparing bright red steamed lobster with billowing steam in kitchen

Electronic Logging Devices

FMCSA revokes certification of four ELDs from three companies

Motor carriers and drivers using the four devices should stop using them and replace them with a compliant device within 60 days. Meantime, revert to paper logs.

December 30, 2025

Tablet screen showing driver log tracking app with service hours and driving time details

Hours of Service

HOS waivers in 20 states as FMCSA responds to regional emergencies

FMCSA last week either extended or launched new regional emergency declarations that, in total, cover nearly half the country.

December 29, 2025

Silver tanker truck driving on highway with trees and cloudy sky

Sikh Coalition sues California to get non-domiciled CDL issuance back

A class action lawsuit demands California defy orders from DOT and begin reissuing non-domiciled CDLs to some 20,000 drivers.

December 23, 2025

California Highway Patrol press conference with state official at podium

Bill would fine brokers 10% of any load hauled by carrier with three or more violations

Legislation introduced in the House aims to levy a 10% fine on any freight broker that contracts a carrier with three or more violations on its record over a five-year period, or who employs any driver with three violations over the same period. Broker and owner-op groups warn of unintended consequences.

December 23, 2025

Legal document section describing transportation carrier contract penalties

FMCSA threatens Colorado with $24.5M funding loss over 'systemic breakdown' of non-domiciled CDL issuance

FMCSA called out a fifth state for non-domiciled CDL issuance problems, this time saying Colorado issued more than 20% of such licenses wrongly.

December 23, 2025

U.S. Department of Transportation press conference with officials at podium

87 truck drivers arrested in Cali immigration initiatives | Rates on strong spot run

Border Patrol and ICE officers conducted two separate operations that led to the arrests of 87 alleged "illegal aliens" with CDLs. Also: Rates trending up, but long-term trend uncertain; FMCSA planning next step of warning-device study.

December 23, 2025

Commercial trucks traveling on a winding highway through dry, rocky terrain

Hours of Service

More HOS relief in three states | Love's factoring expanding with TBS, others

Christmas week saw fuel haulers in New York, Maine and Kansas gifted ability to operate under temporary HOS waivers. Also: Proposed merger of rail giants Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern hit with pushback; Love's Financial expands with TBS Factoring and other acquisitions; driver-focused dealership opens in Georgia.

December 22, 2025

Truck driving through intense snowstorm with blowing snow and red taillights

FMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?

Owner-operators pushed to allow CDL trainers to self-certify their compliance with federal regs. Now FMCSA seeks to stop that, but who is really to blame?

December 22, 2025

Red Freightliner semi-truck parked near orange safety cones on pavement

FMCSA stops California from reissuing thousands of non-domiciled CDLs

After a fiery exchange between DOT and California, the state tried to put thousands of non-domiciled CDLs back in play. At the last moment, though, the move got shut down. Find the full story here.

December 19, 2025

California Governor speaking at podium with US and California state flag

Defense bill signed by Trump includes military-freight, trucker-friendly provisions

Owner-operators, carriers and drivers hauling military freight and HHG moves get some support in the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act. Also: Spot rates: Seasonal decline, and some strength, in latest full week; FMCSA grants temporary HOS exemption renewal for railroad associations.

December 19, 2025

Military cargo truck loaded on flatbed trailer driving on highway under cloudy sky

10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?

Are 10,000 drivers really sidelined after ELP violations? Or are some states letting them drive on? Overdrive finds the real story.

December 18, 2025

Blue semi-truck and yellow service truck at roadside with police vehicle

Citing ELP and safety among issues, new House caucus emerges with focus on trucking

The bipartisan caucus is the first such group to focus on trucking in American history. Also: Diesel prices continue to fall; Hyundai Translead's new partnership aims to streamline equipment financing.

December 17, 2025

Flatbed truck on highway bridge with traffic and metal truss bridge in background

Partners in Business

'Costs are just crazy': 42% of truckers expect to be priced out of health coverage as ACA subsidies expire

A recent Overdrive survey of owner-operators suggests a 2026 shift back to the uninsured rolls for many when it comes to health coverage -- that is, unless Congress extends 2021's enhanced subsidies for middle-income purchasers on the Affordable Care Act exchanges. Underlying plan costs, meanwhile, just continue to rise.

December 17, 2025

White tanker truck parked on highway with large white umbrella beside road

Why Washington authorities released a 'criminal illegal alien' despite ICE detainer request

After DHS last week noted authorities in Washington state refused an ICE immigration detainer and released a "criminal illegal alien" truck driver after a crash, the local prosecuting attorney's office explained the reasoning. Elsewhere in the state, authorities responded to yet another crash with more dire implications for the foreign truck driver.

December 16, 2025

Back view of law enforcement officer wearing ICE uniform in public setting

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Two men in a vehicle cab, one wearing a blue uniform with American flag patch and glasses, the other in a maroon shirt holding communication equipment

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.

Bright yellow Peterbilt food truck with extended cargo trailer parked in lot

Classic 1963 needlenose Kenworth transformed into 45-foot RV

Customized blue and silver semi-truck with chrome details displayed at outdoor truck show under blue sky

Paul Brookhart's horse-transport 2000 Peterbilt 379's big strides

Nighttime highway view from a moving vehicle showing brake lights of cars ahead on a dark road

ELD fraud: Drivers reveal what it's like hauling 16, 18, 22 hours a day

5K trucking authorities suspended in single day: Motus still messy

5K trucking authorities suspended in single day: Motus still messy

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