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

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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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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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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.

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.

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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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.

Hours of Service

Chicago-area fleet Extra Mile International ran massive ELD cheating network, drivers allege in court docs

The 200-truck Extra Mile International fleet stands accused of using a variety of ELDs -- some revoked by FMCSA, some still active -- and a complicated web of companies to cheat on hours of service compliance.

March 24, 2026

This screenshot conversation shown is one among several sworn declarations made by drivers in an Illinois state court case alleging ELD tampering by Chicago-based EMI.

Georgia suspends fuel tax | I-81 overnight closures coming soon

Despite tax-free diesel, IFTA reporting is still required during the 60-day suspension. Also: SoCal law enforcement recover $7 million in stolen cargo, $1 million cash from cargo theft ring; I-81 overnight lane closures to begin.

March 24, 2026

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New Orleans staged-accident case rolls up guilty lawyers: Two attorneys, firms convicted at trial

Two attorneys, two law firms and another individual were convicted for their roles in the scheme targeting trucking companies and their insurers. Also: Mexican national truck driver allegedly found with 20 pounds of meth in truck in Oklahoma; Arizona enforcement blitz this week.

March 23, 2026

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24 states sue EPA over 'Endangerment Finding': Key pillar of trucking emissions regs

About half of the U.S. calls out EPA on climate change and emissions. Meanwhile, engine manufacturers plan to intervene on a mandate they say they have no control over.

March 23, 2026

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Stoughton Trailers blows past safety benchmark with 40-mph rear-impact test

Also: Two states partnering on aggressive-driving enforcement at roadside; TEL offering VNL 860s for lease. Stoughton's standard rear impact guard on dry van and reefer trailers is the first to successfully complete a rear impact guard crash test at 40 mph, exceeding the current 35-mph industry benchmark.

March 19, 2026

The IIHS-Stoughton evaluation tested a 30% overlap rear impact.

OOIDA warns against driverless-truck-tech 'self-certification,' part of new bill

After Overdrive readers in 2025 worried over cyberattack risks of driverless trucks, OOIDA warns Congress against a live bill that could compromise safety by allowing "self-certification" of automated-drive tech. Also: NACFE's "Messy Middle" real-world test shows 11.8-mpg diesel benchmark, other fuels' promise.

March 18, 2026

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Dalilah's Law passes committee as Congress debates non-citizen drivers, ELP, CDL mills

Democrats in Congress argued for dramatic changes to Dalilah's Law, which seeks to end credentialing of non-citizen truck drivers, foreign brokers and dispatchers, and much more.

March 18, 2026

The namesake of Dalilah's Law is pictured here with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs during her visit to U.S. DOT headquarters recently. 'Her strength is the heartbeat of our mission,' FMCSA wrote on social media. 'Today’s committee vote for Dalilah’s Law is a promise kept to her and to every American on the road.'

Partners in Business

Did owner-ops bank more money in '25? Cost, income trends live update March 24

Freight markets have gained strength since last Fall, yet where owner-operator income ultimately lands for 2026 could depend mightily on fuel economy and where diesel prices settle after recent shocks.

March 18, 2026

The first of ATBS's twice yearly updates for 2026 on owner-operator biz trends is set for March 24 late-afternoon on the East Coast, mid-afternoon out West. Register to catch it live via this link.

Majority of owner-ops victims of freight fraud, broker tricks: Survey

Overdrive survey results and expert commentary reveal the massive extent of trucking's freight fraud and broker-nonpayment problems. The results are clear: America's truckers are getting robbed and demanding justice.

March 17, 2026

Hacking Double Brokerage Fraud

Florida inspectors spot magnetic diesel-theft device

Florida inspectors found a strange magnetic diesel stealing device on a truck and arrested the driver. Also: FMCSA studying medium-duty truck crash causes.

March 17, 2026

Amended Dalilah's Law targets English-only CDL, ban of foreign dispatch

Dalilah’s Law (H.R. 5688), which heads to the House Committee this week, seeks to mandate English-only CDL testing and ban certain foreign dispatchers.

March 16, 2026

Dalilah Coleman, who in June 2024 was involved in a violent wreck with a semi driven by an illegal alien from India named Partap Singh.

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Owner-operator Greg Labosky now pilots this 2025 International LT that bought new at the beginning of this year. The truck replaced a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia that, approaching 1 million miles, was costing the GDL Enterprise owner more in maintenance than he could countenance.

Minding Ps and Qs of costs, rates: Trucker of the Month Greg Labosky

Owner-operator Labosky continues to roll up profits as a power-only carrier in the Amazon Relay system, riding high on a new horse with a lot of road ahead -- a lot behind him, too. He recently crossed the 1-million-safe-mile threshold for his career.

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FMCSA fully engaged with owner-ops: OOIDA | DACA-recipient CDL holders have hope?

Randy Menkel and Never Satisfied Builds/J&L Contracting took home top honors in the 2026 Big Rig Build-Off at the Mid-America Trucking Show with their full-custom 1985 Peterbilt 359.

PKY results: Never Satisfied Builds' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures big Build-Off win

Enter your own or another deserving owner's business (up to 3 trucks) in Overdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year competition via this link.

Trucker of the Year John Penn honored at MATS among owner-op peers

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.

DOT's Duffy: 'Spot rates are going to go up' as FMCSA cracks down on fraudsters

FMCSA fully engaged with owner-ops: OOIDA | DACA-recipient CDL holders have hope?

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