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IRS announces red-dyed diesel relief in effect -- is it worth it?

The IRS confirmed it will not impose penalties for using red-dyed diesel on-highway through the end of the year, as directed by the President. Yet many states aren't allowing the use of dyed diesel on-highway, and volume discounts for standard, non-dyed fuel in many cases beat federal relief at the pump.

October 19, 2026

Vintage diesel fuel pump dispenser with blue housing and red warning label mounted on yellow base

DOT blasts Overdrive's reporting on 'sham' CDL school reinstatements

A DOT spokesperson forcefully objected to the tone of Overdrive's reporting and said FMCSA didn't use AI to identify "sham" CDL schools to shut down.

October 16, 2026

White Freightliner semi-truck navigating traffic cones during driver training course in parking lot

Overdrive Extra

Off-duty randoms, CO detection: Where two recent driver-led rule petitions might be headed

And a chance to weigh in directly: Should employers be able to call up drivers for drug-test randoms while they're off-duty? We're nowhere near rulemaking yet, but there's evidence many readers support banning the practice.

October 16, 2026

Gloved hand holding red petri dish over laboratory test results document

More emissions 'deleters' pardoned by Trump

Three co-owners of an Anchorage, Alaska, diesel shop have been pardoned over the last two months, including two this week onstage at a midterm rally. Also: Fleet owner guilty in $2M credit card fraud, ID theft scheme; ATA, ATRI name new leaders.

October 16, 2026

Industrial warehouse with stacked automotive parts in plastic wrapping on pallets, forklifts and equipment in background

FMCSA's DataQs reforms officially in effect

All 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories are now in compliance with FMCSA's updated DataQs requirements announced in April, including a multi-stage review process, a ban on issuing-officer decisions on challenges, strict timelines for reviews and other reforms.

October 15, 2026

Law enforcement officer and commercial truck driver at roadside safety inspection checkpoint

White House's AI-powered CDL-mill purge is going down in flames

FMCSA is backtracking after an AI-powered shutdown of 110 "sham" schools. Meanwhile, schools offering CDL theory courses as short as two hours gain traction.

October 15, 2026

Class A ELDT theory course promotion offering 3-hour CDLs training for $23, reduced from $65, with enroll button

Alleged drug traffickers duped 'unknowing' truckers for transport

Florida said 20-plus were arrested from an alleged trafficking ring duping OTR trucking companies into moving illegal drugs from California. Also: LSU prof, ATRI launch separate driver-health research projects; Arizona DPS ramps up enforcement on I-40, I-10; Iowa weight limits relief extended.

October 15, 2026

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Truck driver petitions FMCSA for mandatory CO detectors after deaths

Driver Todd Daum said the goal of his petition is to “prevent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and injuries among drivers resting in sleeper berths" as a result of idling diesel engines and exhaust fumes.

October 15, 2026

Fleet of semi-trucks lined up showing chrome exhaust stacks and cab designs against overcast sky

FMCSA seeks emergency action to block 'chameleon' CDL schools

FMCSA says public safety is at risk while admitting that the "sham" schools it shut down can simply register a new entity and continue to "perpetuate fraud."

October 13, 2026

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North Dakota blitz puts 122 OOS | Bulk mail load fraudster guilty

FMCSA partnered with federal, state and local agencies to conduct a recent enforcement effort in Williston, North Dakota. Also: An Azerbaijani national pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering for bilking $1 million from USPS for contracted loads; Freightliners recalled for fire risk; new Love's in Wyoming.

October 13, 2026

Workers in safety vests inspect tanker trucks on a highway during daytime operations.

Overdrive Extra

FMCSA's Motus mess improving, little by little? Weigh in

Motus glitches appear to be declining in frequency, yet many owner-operators remain stuck at one point or another with less-than-responsive customer service. And it’s hard not to wonder: Would keeping technical staff around at FMCSA have enabled a smooth transition for the new fraud-tackling system?

October 13, 2026

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North Carolina lawmakers pass fuel-tax suspension | Russian diesel incoming?

The state legislature passed a bill to temporarily suspend North Carolina's 41-cents-per-gallon motor fuel tax, amid other efforts to tamp down diesel pump pricing. Also: Big grants for I-81 improvements; Pete dealer expands; Highway Angel's "Superman" efforts lauded.

October 12, 2026

Love's Travel Stop facility with fuel pumps, parked trucks, and tanker trailer under covered canopy on clear day

Hurricane brings IFTA relief | Two cargo thieves face prison

Two Indian nationals who were part of the so-called "Singh Organization" cargo theft ring were found guilty by a jury last month and will be sentenced in January. Also: Alabama suspends IRP, IFTA requirements for hurricane-relief haulers; Pilot, Tesla open Megacharger; Eaton pitches charging tech to fleets.

October 9, 2026

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Paper med cards waiver ends Oct. 11 for most | $3.5M Amazon fraudster gets prison

Alaska has yet to implement FMCSA's electronic medical certificate system, and drivers and carriers there received another year of relief allowing paper medical cards in certain situations. Also: Invoice scam lands Amazon contractor in prison; toll lanes coming to Tennessee?

October 8, 2026

MCSA-5876 Medical Examiner's Certificate form with DOT Safety Administration header and signature fields

Diesel shortage? NASTC warns Congress, voicing safety concerns with tanker HOS relief

NASTC urged Congressional leaders to pause U.S. diesel/distillate exports to allow inventories to build back up to normal levels, as EPA's ultra-low-sulfur waiver in Texas drew Cummins' warning to truck owners. NASTC also voiced safety concern over the HOS waiver for fuel haulers.

October 8, 2026

Love's Travel Stop gas station sign displaying fuel prices on a sunny day with blue sky and clouds

Court shoots down operator’s driverless warning-device waiver lawsuit as FMCSA gives 5-year extension

FMCSA has further cleared the way for truly driverless autonomous trucks to operate, granting a full exemption allowing cab-mounted warning beacons instead of requiring warning triangles. Meanwhile, a court shot down an operator's challenge to FMCSA's waivers.

October 8, 2026

Blue Aurora refrigerated semi-truck hauling white trailer on highway with motion blur

No more paper numbers: U.S. military freight update, amid ‘shadowy’ practices

The U.S. military warned military freight system-registered motor carriers they need proper leases and not just paper numbers. Yet there's evidence freight's still moving on non-registered carriers' trucks.

October 8, 2026

Flatbed trailer transporting tan military vehicles at an industrial facility with mountains in background

Overdrive Extra

Broker 'fines' shaving the bottom line? How truckers can fight and win

Recover onerous broker "fees" and "fines" by following this guide, a playbook for documentation, communication, and knowing and using federal transparency rights under 49 CFR 371.3, regardless of FMCSA's next move on the transparency regulation.

October 7, 2026

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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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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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