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Why Washington authorities released a 'criminal illegal alien' despite ICE detainer request
After DHS last week noted authorities in Washington state refused an ICE immigration detainer and released a "criminal illegal alien" truck driver after a crash, the local prosecuting attorney's office explained the reasoning. Elsewhere in the state, authorities responded to yet another crash with more dire implications for the foreign truck driver.
December 16, 2025
Hours of Service
Hours of service: More regs relief in the Northeast, new exemption request
With another emergency declaration, six states in the Northeast have HOS waivers in place for heating fuel haulers. Also: 20-year Army veteran wins new Kenworth T680; railroad emergency-support fleet requests HOS exemption.
December 16, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
California sues DOT over losing $40M in federal funding due to lack of ELP enforcement
In its lawsuit, California claims that it meets all requirements for enforcement of English language proficiency, contrary to FMCSA's charge leading to the agency withholding $40M in MCSAP funding from the state.
December 15, 2025
Regulations
State of California v. U.S. Department of Transportation
California is suing the U.S. DOT over its decision to withhold Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program grant funding for the state's supposed failure to enforce English language proficiency requirements.
December 15, 2025
Business
Oregon ending 'trusted carrier' program with lack of funds | New HOS waivers in several states
Jan. 1 Oregon will discontinue its Trusted Carrier Partner Program, which gave qualified fleets weigh station pre-clearance privileges among other perks. Also: Emergency declarations waive HOS for heating fuel haulers in these five states.
December 15, 2025
Regulations
ICE arresting 'illegal' CDL drivers at their homes in states that don't cooperate with interstate raids
Immigration police are "targeting drivers who are known to be illegal aliens and arresting them mostly at their homes," ICE told Overdrive.
December 15, 2025
Regulations
New bill explores path to interstate driving for under-21 truckers
The legislation would allow 18-20-year-old CDL holders to cross state lines, as long as they stay within a certain range of their home base. Also: PGT Trucking expands with acquisition; Wyoming warns truckers of recent high winds, blow-overs.
December 12, 2025
Business
State of freight 'sluggish,' even amid spot spikes, capacity hits with ELP/CDL focus
What's the recent seasonal rates jump worth to the average owner-operator? How much might English language enforcement/non-domiciled CDL rule changes move the market? A Thursday "State of Freight" session charted market performance, finding a mixed bag of encouraging signs and warning lights en route to 2026.
December 12, 2025
Regulations
New York the 'worst offender' for improper non-domiciled CDLs: DOT
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy found "alarming" errors with New York's issuance of non-domiciled CDLs. New York says Duffy is "lying."
December 12, 2025
Regulations
Former medical examiner charged for allegedly falisying DOT physicals
A former examiner from Washington state allegedly did not conduct proper DOT physicals but passed applicants anyway. Also: CFI being integrated, rebranded into Heartland Express; electronic parking brake option added to Paccar trucks; more.
December 11, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA Administrator Barrs to make radical changes to driver training, ELDs, med cards
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs on Thursday announced the end of self-certification for training providers, ELDs, and medical examiners.
December 11, 2025
Life
Fix the potholes! Truckers' Highway Report Card 'Best Roads' states lay paths forward
Four among the top 5 best state DOTs singled out for impressive highway quality by truckers in Overdrive's Highway Report Card won't exactly preach to other states. But an implied message emerges: Maintain the roads you have, engage with truckers and your state legislative leaders, and long-term benefits will flow.
December 10, 2025
Regulations
Even 21% of non-citizens support DOT's purge of 200,000 non-domiciled drivers
An Overdrive survey revealed that roughly 1 in 5 non-citizens who would lose their CDL eligibility support DOT's move to purge nearly 200,000 non-domiciled drivers from trucking work.
December 10, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA auditing 1,500 CDL schools as part of training provider registry purge
After removal of roughly 3,000 training provider listings on its registry, FMCSA is getting down to the tough work of in-person audits of more than 1,500 schools.
December 9, 2025
Business
Hogan Transports acquired by vehicle rental giant | HOS relief in two states
Enterprise Mobility, parent company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car among other businesses, is expanding into the Class 7-8 truck market with the acquisition. Also: Heating fuel haulers get HOS relief in two states; former USPS employee guilty of taking bribes from trucking companies; new TA in Colorado.
December 9, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA moves against non-compliant ELDs: Three more revoked
In the wake of FMCSA's stricter scrutiny of ELDs, three already registered landed on the "Revoked Devices" list. Carriers using the devices should stop using them, revert to paper logs, and replace them with a compliant ELD.
December 8, 2025
Regulations
CVSA asks for FMCSA guidance on paper medical card waiver
With nine states still yet to fully implement FMCSA's electronic medical certificate system, CVSA is asking for guidance on drivers' use of paper medical cards. Also: New bill would bring TSA into cargo theft fight; Internationals recalled for ECU issue.
December 8, 2025
Regulations
Homeland Security tightens foreign worker authorizations after National Guardsman shooting
After DOT's efforts to shut down non-domiciled CDLs stalled, Homeland Security placed major new restrictions and fees on work-authorization applications.
December 5, 2025
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