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Regulations: Page 2

Regulations
FMCSA floats UCR fee hike for 2027 | Volvo recalls hit '25/'26 VNLs
The agency eyes a 20% boost in UCR registration fees in 2027 after fees were unchanged for 2026. Also: New Mexico inspection blitz results; Volvo VNLs recalled.
April 7, 2026
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Overdrive Radio
High time truckers vet the brokers: Opening MATS panel on fraud fight, AI, more
Carriers "have been vetted to death" by freight middlemen and the feds for decades. In this Overdrive Radio, a MATS panel discussion charts ways carriers can take the reins of their own vetting protocols, among topics related to fraud, AI, growth challenges and more for trucking small biz.
April 6, 2026
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FMCSA closer to truck parking shortage survey | Fake-invoicing scheme: Guilty verdicts for fleet owner, broker
The survey, if approved, will ask truck drivers about their experience with finding truck parking spaces. Also: Alabama police arrest "illegal immigrant" truck driver from Oregon with no CDL, 185 pounds of marijuana; trucking company owner, broker get prison time for fake-invoice scheme.
April 6, 2026
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Life
Former truck driver gets prison time for smuggling guns north | Emergency HOS relief extended
The driver admitted to buying firearms in Florida for a co-conspirator in Canada and smuggling them north across the border. Also: FMCSA extends HOS relief for Nebraska wildfire response; latest Highway Angel "not letting this guy burn" praised for heroism.
April 3, 2026
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Business
How freight fraud stole the show at MATS: Carriers getting smart, FMCSA bringing heat
This year's Mid-America Trucking Show might as well have been called the "Mid-America Freight Fraud Summit" with FMCSA and Dale Prax detailing serious progress.
April 2, 2026
Matsprax
Regulations
FMCSA's ELD purge tosses another device
The Hero ELD is the latest ELD-crackdown casualty, but the company said it's working on a fix. Also: Mega-broker waives fuel card application, cash advance fees; ATRI wants carrier input on telematics.
April 2, 2026
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Life
Traffic fatalities trend down in 2025
Broadly, NHTSA estimates that traffic fatalities fell another 6.7% in 2025 from 2024, continuing a downward trend. While vehicle-specific fatality data isn't yet available for 2025, NHTSA reported a 2.5% decrease in people killed in crashes involving large trucks from 2023 to 2024.
April 2, 2026
Truck Crash
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 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.
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Business
Why freight rates are finally heating up
ATBS Vice President Mike Hosted reveals that trucking’s four-year "economic flatline" may finally be over. Data drawn from public sources, as well as more than 15,000 owner-operators among ATBS clients, shows a market in the midst of a sharp correction.
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Regulations
C.H. Robinson, Super Ego chalk up 'chameleon carrier' outrage to a big misunderstanding
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Overdrive Radio
Just how high has owner-ops' truck-trailer maintenance cost moved?
The 2007 379 is powered by a Caterpillar C15 Acert, with a 13-speed automated manual transmission and 3.08 rears.
Overdrive Extra
Meeting a namesake: Dills Transportation's hand-throttle '07 Pete cleaned up in first show
'We have just bought a truck and are trying to get insurance to get it home and the company we were going to use will not accept a Canadian CDL for insurance purposes although FMCSA says Canadian and Mexican licenses are reciprocal,' the Bakers said.
Regulations
Chaotic DMV ICE raid, 'BS' Canadian CDLs: FMCSA's non-domiciled ban, one month later
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