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Wyoming stiffens ELP-violation penalties with $1K fine, jail for repeat offenders
A new Wyoming law allows any law enforcement officer in the state to enforce English language proficiency for truck drivers and adds a fine for violations in a state already high on the list for toughest ELP enforcement. Also: Owner-operator fleet NHH Services acquired by Bennett subsidiary Ace Doran.
March 6, 2026
Overdrive Extra
The diesel price run-up hasn't obliterated owner-ops' recent profit gains -- yet ...
But it's getting very close. Backstopping profits will be a matter of smart negotiating if you're dealing with brokers. 2025 Small Fleet Champ Wes Oberman keeps a close eye on fuel with a tool that gives him and leased owners reliable daily forecasts for the next day's prices.
March 5, 2026
Business
'Brokers could do more': SCOTUS hears oral arguments in cornerstone liability case
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II to decide if the FAAAA preempts state negligence claims against freight brokers.
March 4, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Beware scammers posing as TQL, asking for money to obtain a dedicated lane: PSA
What happened to Ryan and Wendy Dickson when they got a call from a number they thought was TQL's could happen to anyone, with any supposed scammer pretending to be this or that broker. Keep red flags high in mind if offered a load/lane you're not expecting.
March 4, 2026
Business
'Fill up your tank as soon as possible': Diesel could hit $4.50/gal. average after Iran strikes
Diesel prices could hit $4.50 on average in short order after the U.S. and Israel initiated a massive air campaign over Iran. Experts warn truckers to fill up right now as geopolitical risks threaten global diesel production.
March 3, 2026
Business
Spot market's recent strength solidifies after tariff ruling | Used-trucks: Deals and steals, price indices offer mixed bags
Rates and volumes didn't see a huge boost from the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, good news in spot markets continued last week. Also: Used-truck prices for January remained in line with recent performance despite an uptick; free cervical cancer screenings for OTR women.
March 3, 2026
Overdrive Radio
'We have to clean this mess up': FMCSA chief emphatic on CDLs, ELD and school vetting, 'chameleons', more
In Overdrive Radio, hear FMCSA head Derek Barrs' talk at SC&RA's heavy-oversize symposium last week. Barrs defended a tough approach to driver qualification and ending "self-certification" processes for schools and ELDs, enforcement action on chameleon entities, and much more.
March 2, 2026
Regulations
SAFER Transport Act would require prosecution of fraudsters, ban felons from freight
The SAFER Transport Act would require FMCSA to phase out MC numbers, establish a new freight fraud and cargo theft advisory committee, establish communication between DOT and DOJ on freight fraud, and more.
March 2, 2026
Overdrive Extra
What does the Dalilah Law mean for your (and my) CDL?
If you're a CDL holder, the law would require your state to certify that you are a U.S. citizen, proficient in the English language, and you passed all the required knowledge and skills examinations in English.
March 2, 2026
Regulations
Labor Department seeks change to contractor classification regs, again
The Labor Department proposed to rescind the Biden-era classification analysis and reinstate the analysis from the first Trump administration. Also: Wilson Logistics gets pre-CDL operations waiver renewed; Pilot opens new stops in Massachusetts and Florida.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
Lawsuit seeks to halt FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL final rule
That latest filing in the case of owner-operator Jorge Rivera Lujan v. the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asks for an emergency stay of the government's final rule restricting non-domiciled CDL eligibility, pending judicial review. Here access the full text of the petition for stay, summary of the arguments. FMCSA's rule will be effective March 16 if the court declines to act.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
FMCSA chief emphasizes aggressive approach to CDL qualifications
FMCSA chief Derek Barrs Thursday said the agency is working with Congress on the recently introduced and President Trump-endorsed "Dalilah Law," whose draft language requires a measure of recertification for all CDL holders.
February 27, 2026
Regulations
Massachusetts bill would increase 'superload' permitting weight limit
Legislation would increase the weight limit threshold for acquiring a superload permit to 199,000 pounds in gross vehicle weight from the current 130,000-pound limit. Also: Bot Auto autonomous truck set to haul for brokerage; new Sheetz offering truck diesel in N.C.
February 26, 2026
Trucker of the Year
When the mentored becomes the master: Trucker of the Month Adam Mackey
"I don’t know anyone like him" when it comes to meticulous record-keeping, which puts Adam Mackey's one-truck, own-authority business in position to excel, according to a friend and past mentor. "He’s definitely Trucker of the Year in my opinion -- one of the last of a dying breed, for sure."
February 26, 2026
Business
Fuel prices surge, rates hold strong | Revoked ELD reinstated
Diesel prices are up 35 cents over the last six weeks, while spot rates remain elevated over prior years. Also: FMCSA reinstates revoked ELD; route-specific permit costs added to heavy-haul-only load board; Tesla plans to bring more than 60 Semi chargers online.
February 25, 2026
Regulations
Senator's 'TruckSafe Tipline' uncovered potential 'chameleon carrier' activity in Indiana: Letter to FMCSA
In Sen. Jim Banks' home state of Indiana, tips have revealed 1,000 newly-registered carriers in one community; 300 active carriers in one neighborhood consisting of about 250 homes; 16 carriers registered to one cul-de-sac and more.
February 25, 2026
Business
Will AI kill brokerages? Landstar, C.H. Robinson, RXO stocks tanked in 'scare trade'
A little-known AI company's press release tanked big broker stocks early this month just by saying it could automate the work of freight agents. Is the hype real? Will AI kill brokerages, or just the brokers?
February 24, 2026
Trucker of the Year
Overdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your business
Nominations are open for 2026 Trucker of the Year honors! The competition recognizes acumen/innovation of owner-operators, the bedrock of the entrepreneurial spirit in trucking. If you’ve excelled through the sluggish markets of the last years, you're no doubt a worthy contender.
February 23, 2026
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