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News•Feb 27, 2026
Lawsuit Seeks to Halt FMCSA's Non-Domiciled CDL Final Rule
Owner‑operator Jorge Rivera Lujan and other petitioners have filed an emergency petition asking a federal court to halt the FMCSA’s final rule that restricts non‑domiciled commercial driver’s license (CDL) eligibility, effective March 16. They argue the rule is arbitrary and capricious, citing data that non‑domiciled CDL holders represent 5% of drivers but only 0.2% of fatal crashes. The agency previously denied a stay and highlighted 17 fatal crashes in 2025 involving non‑domiciled drivers as justification. The case arrives as Congress and the Trump administration seek to codify the rule’s restrictions into law.
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News•Feb 27, 2026
FMCSA Chief Emphasizes Aggressive Approach to CDL Qualifications
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs announced that the agency is collaborating with Congress on the “Dalilah Law,” a bill that would codify the agency’s final rule barring most non‑U.S. citizens from obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The legislation mandates English‑only...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
The Mentored Becomes the Master: Trucker of the Month Adam Mackey
Adam Mackey survived a perilous first year as an owner‑operator by cashing out his 401(k), selling personal assets, and narrowly avoiding bankruptcy. Mentorship from fellow operator Felix Igbeka and disciplined cost control helped him pivot to short, high‑pay backhauls, achieving...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
OTR Trucker-Songwriter Long Haul Paul's New 'After Party Sessions' Live Record
Long Haul Paul, the OTR trucker‑songwriter known from Overdrive Radio, is releasing two new records: the archival “1994: The Lost Tapes” and the live compilation “The After Party Sessions.” The live album captures performances from recent trucking events, many recorded...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Enter Overdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year Competition
Overdrive has opened nominations for its 2026 Trucker of the Year competition, accepting entries until September 30, 2026. The contest targets independent owner‑operators who have run three or fewer Class 8 trucks and demonstrated strong profit and safety performance from 2022‑2025. Winners will...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
FMCSA Announces Rapid Actions to Shut Down ‘Chameleon Carriers,’ CDL Mills, ELD Cheating
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration unveiled three rulemakings and a sweeping fraud‑crackdown targeting ghost offices, sham CDL schools, and fraudulent electronic logging devices. Carriers and training providers must now maintain a physical office inspectable within 48 hours, and drivers...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
'Great News for Spot Rates'? Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Emergency Tariffs
In a 6‑3 ruling, the Supreme Court held that President Trump lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Power Act to impose sweeping tariffs, invalidating duties that had reached 145% on certain Chinese imports. The decision dismantles a cornerstone of...
By Overdrive
News•Feb 19, 2026
Non-Domiciled CDL Drivers, Advocates Call for States to Fight DOT
Non‑domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for thousands of immigrant truckers are slated to expire on March 6, prompting advocacy groups to urge California, Pennsylvania and other states to defy the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). DOT has warned that non‑compliance could...
By Overdrive
News•Feb 18, 2026
FMCSA Shuts Down 500 'CDL Mills' After Wave of In-Person Audits
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the shutdown of 550 sham commercial driver’s license (CDL) training schools after a massive wave of in‑person audits. Over 1,400 investigations were carried out in December, contributing to a total of more...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Federation of Professional Truckers Explains ELD Exemption Push with FMCSA
The newly formed Federation of Professional Truckers (FOPT) has filed a petition with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requesting an exemption that would let its members and other carriers use traditional paper driver logs instead of electronic logging...
By Overdrive
News•Feb 17, 2026
AGX Freight Goes Bust, Stiffs Carriers, Starts New MC
AGX Freight abruptly shut down after a dispute with Huntington Bank, leaving an estimated hundreds to a thousand carrier partners unpaid. The broker pledged its receivables to the lender, effectively giving the bank first claim on any incoming payments. Within...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
'She's the Rock': Owner-Operator Patrick White Leans on Solid Partner in Tough Times
Top Notch Transport owner‑operator Patrick White was named Overdrive Radio’s Trucker of the Month, highlighting his perseverance after a broken leg and multiple accidents. White credits his wife, Ashlyn, for managing dispatch, paperwork, and compliance, effectively running the business while...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Tampered ELDs the Focus of CVSA’s Annual Roadcheck
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced that false‑log violations stemming from electronic logging device (ELD) tampering will be classified as an out‑of‑service violation effective April 1. Its annual International Roadcheck, scheduled for May 12‑14, will place special emphasis on detecting ELD...
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