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FMCSA announces rapid actions to shut down ‘chameleon carriers,’ CDL mills, ELD cheating
DOT and FMCSA lay out a sweeping agenda of reforms to ELD vetting, carrier registrations, "covert operations" against CDL corruption, and three new rulemakings. "If you're not following the rules, we're going to put you out of business," said Derek Barrs.
February 20, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA finalizes removal, amendment of 12 of 18 ‘burdensome’ regs previously identified
FMCSA has moved forward on a dozen of its proposed deregulatory actions, including removing the requirement to carry extra spare fuses, clarifying that electronic DVIRs are allowed, and more.
February 20, 2026
Business
'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffs
The court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.
February 20, 2026
Regulations
Non-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOT
California and Pennsylvania haven't been shy about fighting DOT over the rights of non-domiciled CDL holders, but that hasn't been enough for activist groups that demand change now.
February 19, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Federation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
FOPT quickly made itself known with FMCSA's publication of a petition from the group for an ELD exemption for its members and others. Leadership has its sights set on improving many other areas of trucking.
February 18, 2026
Partners in Business
Master negotiation's fine art to stop settling for low rates
Don’t let pushy brokers rush your decision-making. The posted rate is far from "gospel." Take the "third way" in negotiation, avoid the winner's curse, and value your time over simple cents-per-mile.
February 18, 2026
Business
'Chameleon broker?': Big broker AGX goes bust, doesn't pay carriers, starts new MC
A source inside AGX Freight said carriers were misled about payment while company management launched a new brokerage, Freedom Freight Logistix.
February 17, 2026
Hours of Service
HOS waivers for heating fuel haulers extended in 21 states
Drivers transporting heating fuels in 21 states encompassing much of the Northeast and Midwest can operate beyond their maximum driving time regs through Feb. 28.
February 17, 2026
Overdrive Radio
'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough times
The January Trucker of the Month credits here tells a story of perseverance through accidents and injuries, and building a team around him to excel despite the barriers fate’s thrown at him. His rock-solid biz foundation? Ashlyn White, his wife, who nominated him for the honor.
February 16, 2026
Business
Hundreds of carriers unpaid after big brokers R&R, AGX Freight, Helix Logistics shutter
Sizable brokers are closing left and right, and a bank's lawsuit alleges some just continued to book loads despite knowing they're insolvent. Now, hundreds if not thousands of carriers are collectively owed millions.
February 16, 2026
Regulations
Owner-op, unions challenge FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban
Jorge Rivera Lujan and fellow plaintiffs are back in court after FMCSA's final rule doubled down on banning non-domiciled CDLs. Potentially, the petitioners could shut down the rule once again.
February 13, 2026
Regulations
ELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitz
Roadcheck will be held May 12-14 this year. The driver-related focus for inspectors is ELD tampering. The vehicle-related inspection focus centers on cargo securement. Where's heightened enforcement of those categories most likely? Find out here with Overdrive analysis.
February 12, 2026
Truck Stops
Love's plans to add 1,500 parking spaces as part of $700M investment in 2026
Love's plans to add 1,500 truck parking spaces this year, open 20 new locations and update 35 others. Also: Shell Rotella offering promotions for oil changes, purchases.
February 12, 2026
Business
FMCSA issues Final Rule banning non-domiciled CDLs almost entirely
FMCSA doubles down, completely eliminating Employee Authorization Documents as valid for CDL applications and mandating stricter eligibility standards for non-citizens seeking CDLs.
February 11, 2026
Regulations
ELD-tampering out-of-service orders: New for CVSA's 2026 OOS criteria
CVSA's annual OOS updates and a new inspection bulletin show that as of April 1, roadside truck inspectors will be shifting approach to violations for those found with a false log as a result of ELD tampering. Detail here, with intrastate, alcohol violation updates and more.
February 10, 2026
Trucker of the Year
'I will not idle, ever': Adapting old-school ways to prevent emissions fails
Part 2 of our series honoring Trucker of the Year John Penn offers detail on his approach to maintenance, customer service and much more, from an experiment to extend drains in his 2019 unit to his idling attitude -- old-school, certainly, yet delivering new-school emissions confidence.
February 9, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA investigating chameleon carrier network after deadly Indiana crash
FMCSA is investigating a ring of chameleon carriers after a deadly crash. Did they get caught on film teaching recent immigrants how to change DOT numbers on the door?
February 9, 2026
Hours of Service
No HOS violations, no ELD required: New trucking group seeks mandate exemption
The newly-formed Federation of Professional Truckers is petitioning FMCSA for an exemption from the ELD requirement for members and others. Also: FMCSA wants more feedback on paper med cards; MATS concert lineup features one of our own, among others: Long Haul Paul.
February 6, 2026
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'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffs
The court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.
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