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Red states vs. blue states: FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban's legal battle escalates

Political battle lines have been drawn between red states and blue states ahead of the big legal argument over the fate of non-domiciled CDLs.

July 28, 2026

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FMCSA advances New Entrant proficiency exams rulemaking

FMCSA has advanced a long-stalled rulemaking effort that could make new-entrant applicants take a proficiency exam before getting authority.

July 27, 2026

Law enforcement officer conducting traffic stop on wet highway with Mack truck and vehicles in background

Overdrive Radio

Larger broker, larger bond: Should surety requirement vary by size?

This Overdrive Radio podcast looks back on the case of small fleet owner Surinder Gill, owed $35,000 by the failed Convoy broker despite efforts to recoup the money. Given his claims alone were nearly half of the $75K broker bond, he suggested a new regulatory approach, now echoed by many other owner-ops.

July 27, 2026

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DOT's 'Freedom Haulers' program fast-tracking CDLs for veterans

Invoking Rambo, DOT reveals some military members can now get CDLs while still in the service and without ever taking a knowledge or skills test.

July 24, 2026

Freedom Haulers military to CDL career pipeline advertisement featuring blue semi-truck on desert highway with tagline 'New Mission, Same Dedication'

Senate bill looks to make staged truck crashes a federal crime

Under terms of the bill, a conviction would result in up to 20 years in prison unless the staged crash resulted in serious injury or death, then it would carry a minimum 20-year sentence. Also: 12 arrested in $2M cargo theft scheme; Texas launching new Motor Carrier Credentialing System.

July 23, 2026

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EPA 2027 emissions move on warranties, derates: What's your view?

The EPA recently proposed to totally end DEF-fault derates for new diesel engines and roll back extended warranty requirements for '27 emissions equipment. Weigh in with your views on the moves here.

July 22, 2026

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New Pennsylvania law: $25K fine for 'CDL mills'

The new law ups the max penalty for operating an unauthorized CDL school from $2,500 to $25K. Also: 37 inspections lead to 15 trucks, 9 drivers put OOS; new CDL training opportunities for New Yorkers on probation; small Peterbilt, Kenworth recall.

July 21, 2026

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ELD 'yard move' exemption for short runs? | 3K-plus Volvos recalled over steering

CCS Transportation wants drivers to be able to complete a 1.3-mile trip between company properties on public roads as "yard moves." Also: 3,800 Volvo trucks recalled; U.S. 15 becoming I-99 next week; new TA in Alabama adds 180 truck parking spaces.

July 20, 2026

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Truck-involved drug smuggling bust: Four arrests | ELD exemption denied

Florida officials observed drivers using tractor-trailers allegedly participating in a drug smuggling operation. Also: Texas flooding prompts emergency HOS relief; FMCSA denies non-profit's request for ELD, CDL exemptions.

July 17, 2026

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DOT, Homeland Security 'crack down' on 75 CDL schools suspected of fraud

DOT and Homeland Security Investigations said they found 75 CDL schools suspected of fraud, falsifying records, and failing to properly train drivers.

July 16, 2026

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Driverless developers must prioritize emergency responders: NHTSA

The agency said it documented a "clear pattern" of autonomous vehicles interfering with law enforcement, calling the inability to operate properly around first responders "unacceptable." Also: Canadian truck driver, passenger arrested on smuggling charges; more truck parking open in Indiana.

July 16, 2026

Dark blue Aurora semi-truck with white refrigerated trailer parked on gravel lot under blue sky

Trump says veterans will be 'automatically eligible' for CDLs

President Donald Trump framed the move as a way to replace "illegal alien truck drivers." FMCSA already has a rulemaking in the final stage.

July 16, 2026

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Will Congress vote on Dalilah's Law? Trooper's death pressures House

OOIDA urges Congress to vote on Dalilah's Law after a non-domiciled CDL driver killed a Pennsylvania trooper during a period of legal limbo for FMCSA's CDL crackdown.

July 15, 2026

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Make truckers prove passenger authorization documentation: CVSA

Requiring written documentation in-cab, CVSA said, would help inspectors detect potential human trafficking. Also: 'First of its kind' mechanical runaway truck ramp now open in the median on Loop freeway near El Paso; more HOS relief in Nebraska.

July 15, 2026

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Troopers jumping into trucks this week | BulkLoads board adds livestock

Wisconsin's annual "Trooper in a Truck" effort is ongoing this week as part of Operation Safe Driver Week. Also: BulkLoads load board acquires Livestock Network; five southern states watching close for speeding this week; HOS relief extended in Oregon.

July 14, 2026

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$75K for your authority? Underground MC number sales network uncovered

New research shows a thriving market for MC number sales, with more trusted MCs gaining tens of thousands in value and FMCSA none the wiser 85% of the time.

July 13, 2026

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Overdrive Radio

How carrier vetting changed, before and after big SCOTUS ruling

What brokers call "carrier onboarding" has evolved mightily from the process described off the top of this week's Overdrive Radio podcast. Gone are the days of the manila folder file-and-forget approach, that's for certain. How Roar Logistics seeks to work with core carriers here.

July 13, 2026

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OOIDA wary of new EPA proposal as fleet, OEM groups applaud

What's your view of EPA's emissions moves? OOIDA raised concerns over the EPA's decision to remove extended warranty requirements while keeping NOx-reduction requirements the same. Meanwhile, the ATA and manufacturer groups themselves applauded the move.

July 13, 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.

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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