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Life
Vehicular homicide charges for driver after Florida turnpike U-turn crash kills 3
Another reckless and deadly crash has called attention to CDL issuance to non-citizens in California as DOT warns about "serious red flags."
August 18, 2025
Equipment
Trump DOJ motions to join lawsuits challenging CARB's OEM partnership | Several new truck recalls across brands
In the latest move in the ongoing saga over truck and engine manufacturers' Clean Truck Partnership with California, the U.S. Department of Justice is now filing motions to join lawsuits against CARB as an intervenor. Also: Recalls issued for International, Volvo, Mack trucks.
August 18, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
Trucking groups petition EPA to delay 2027 heavy-duty NOx rule
The organizations cited substantial added costs amid already-existing economic and operational pressures facing the trucking industry in calling for the delay to 2031. Also: Shell Rotella offering rewards for oil purchases; Load One recognized by Wreaths Across America; latest Highway Angel.
August 14, 2025
Life
Time to go after 'CDL mills' that cause deadly accidents: Truck Safety Coalition
As the trucking industry focuses on English language proficiency and foreign drivers, Truck Safety Coalition boss Zach Cahalan places blame on bad driver training from "CDL mills."
August 13, 2025
Equipment
How truck and engine OEs might approach EPA's new DEF-derate guidance
EPA's new guidance relaxing sudden 5-mph derates after aftertreament-system faults makes clear that existing derate procedures remain A-OK through at least the 2026 model year -- if manufacturers and their customers want them to be. Here's what a few truck and engine makers, and maintenance pros, are saying.
August 13, 2025
Regulations
Top truck makers sue CARB/California over enforcement of Clean Truck Partnership
Daimler Trucks, International, Paccar and Volvo said in the lawsuit they are "caught in the crossfire" between federal lawmakers and state regulators and are seeking clarification of their legal obligations, as well as an injunction blocking California from enforcing preempted emissions regs.
August 12, 2025
Equipment
EPA announces end to 5-mph DEF derates for new and existing trucks
The EPA on Tuesday said new trucks won't derate due to running out of DEF or other system faults nearly as quickly or severely, and announced plans to modify software on all existing trucks to extend the timing for derates.
August 12, 2025
Regulations
Small fleet petitions FMCSA to add dispatchers to 'broker' definition, remove contact info from SAFER
The petitioner, small fleet Alpha Drivers Transportation, said the changes would cut down on fraud and spam from dispatch services around the world. Also: Trimac Transportation expands with acquisition of flatbed fleet; 17 trucks, two drivers put OOS during one-day Nebraska inspection blitz.
August 8, 2025
Equipment
Cummins delays new X15 diesel amid regulatory and demand uncertainty
With the proposed rollback of EPA's Greenhouse Gas emissions regulations, among other uncertainties, Cummins announced it will delay the debut of the diesel-powered engine in its X15 fuel-agnostic engine platform until late 2026.
August 8, 2025
Regulations
Pennsylvania mechanic charged for falsifying truck inspections, issuing fake stickers
The mechanic, who had been suspended as a certified inspection mechanic, continued to provide inspections in which he falsely certified the trucks were safe to operate and provided carriers with counterfeit inspection stickers. Also: DOT wants public feedback on next Strategic Plan; new truck show in New Jersey; Harbor Trucking Association names next CEO.
August 7, 2025
Regulations
Truck aftertreatment systems are here to stay
What does the Trump administration's pending repeal of GHG regulations mean for SCR, your DPF and DEF?
August 6, 2025
Regulations
Non-English speaking carriers more dangerous than drug, speeding violators: Study
A new analysis of FMCSA crash and violation data revealed motor carriers with English language-proficiency violations might be the most crash-prone on the road today.
August 6, 2025
Equipment
Honor CARB emissions deal: Environmentalists to truck makers | HOS fire waiver extended
A group of 17 businesses and organizations sent a letter to the manufacturers calling for them to remain committed to the Clean Truck Partnership with CARB following regulatory revocations by Congress. Also: FMCSA's Sue Lawless to join Scopelitis law firm; Oregon's wildfire HOS waiver extended; new T680 on the line for one of 12 military vets.
August 5, 2025
Maintenance
LED failures: How many individual diodes going dark will net a violation?
The question is a tricky one to answer, and will vary by light position and design. Additionally, as any working owner-operator knows, no two truck inspectors are the same. Diodes do fail, though, and Overdrive sister publication TPS outlined the reasons here with experts.
August 1, 2025
Regulations
New Indiana law clears path for InDOT to request tolling waiver
The law would allow Indiana DOT to request a waiver from FHWA to toll interstate highways in the state without further legislative action. Also: Aurora begins nighttime "driverless" operations between Dallas and Houston; latest Highway Angel.
August 1, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
Walker, SR ELDs latest to land on FMCSA’s ‘revoked devices’ list
Motor carriers must stop using the revoked devices and replace them with a certified device by Sept. 29.
July 31, 2025
Life
ECM theft ring busted in Florida | FMCSA boss nominee moves closer to confirmation
Four were arrested and face charges for stealing $400,000 worth of engine control modules from trucks in Florida and Texas. Also: Derek Barrs' nomination as FMCSA Administrator approved by Senate committee; more time to comment on propane haulers' HOS exemption request; I-90 rehab project set to begin.
July 30, 2025
Regulations
Enforcing Trump's English language mandate 'not part of California law': CHP
California Highway Patrol is not enforcing new FMCSA guidance mandating all truck drivers in the U.S. speak English. This Overdrive investigation into violations data shows which states do, and do not, enforce it.
July 30, 2025
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