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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
Regulations
The 'new FMCSA' talks aggressive new 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
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
Life
Longtime owner-operator Ingrid Brown named WIT Driver of the Year
Brown, who operated for decades as Rollin' B LLC, is now a driver and operations manager for Blackjack Express LLC. Also: Former truck driver gets prison time, ordered to pay restitution for government benefits fraud; Mack TerraPro recall.
March 30, 2026
Voices
A wrap on MATS. Keep tuned for much, much more
MATS is nothing if not among the biggest wells of trucking news and culture around the nation, year after year after year. We'll be rolling out all manner of reports, videos, podcasts, analyses and biz resources gathered here for weeks to come.
March 28, 2026
Custom Rigs
PKY results: Never Satisfied Builds' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures big Build-Off win
Dozens of other trucks were recognized in a variety of categories, including Limited Mileage Bobtail and Combo, Working Bobtail and Combo, and many more.
March 28, 2026
Trucker of the Year
Trucker of the Year John Penn honored at MATS among owner-op peers
Friday, March 27, Trucker of the Year John Penn joined trucking radio host Steve Sommers' live broadcast of Overnight Drive from the show floor, along with
Overdrive
Editor Todd Dills, to celebrate the big win, sharing lessons learned from a stellar trucking career and business.
March 27, 2026
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
Gear
Big updates to B350, B450 headsets debut with MATS sneak peek
BlueParrott
Significant updates in features and noise-cancelation with processing are fast on the way for the new Pro B350 and B450 headset models from BlueParrott, the company's most popular OTR headsets. The new models will start shipping in May to truck stops nationwide.
March 26, 2026
Custom Rigs
Early scenes from MATS: Custom trucks put on a show
From brand-new 2026 units to rigs from the 1950s -- and everything in between -- truck enthusiasts are sure to find something on the lot that fits their style.
March 26, 2026
Life
Diesel Laptops founder Tyler Robertson: New Howes Hall of Fame member
Howes Products announced Tyler Robertson, founder and CEO of Diesel Laptops, as the newest member of the Howes Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the diesel industry. Likewise: His company’s unwavering commitment to supporting technicians, fleets and equipment owners across North America.
March 26, 2026
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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