Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsIdaho Trucking Association cautions against removing split speed limits in stateA bill to do away with split speeds for cars and trucks in Idaho is making its way through the state legislature. Also: 51 trucking stakeholders voice support Dalilah's Law; U.S. lawmakers want carriers hauling military freight to certify they have no ties to Chinese Communist Party.March 18, 2026RegulationsTruck driver faces homicide charge after fatal, illegal U-turnThe crash in Kentucky involved a Chicago-based truck driver who failed a post-crash saliva test for cannabis. Also: Averitt recognizes top carrier partners of 2025.March 16, 2026BusinessPrivate-equity owner of Quickway, Robert Bearden files for bankruptcyThe CCJ Top 250 company Paladin Capital said the ongoing "great freight recession" led to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Paladin will sell off some of its business units in an effort to pay off its creditors, preserve jobs and continue to service its customers.February 9, 2026RegulationsDOT asks for carrier, industry input on risks of EVs hauling hazmatPHMSA seeks feedback on the safety risks, operational challenges, and regulatory considerations associated with transporting hazmat with electric trucks compared to traditional diesel trucks. Plus, Congress eyes DataQs, PSP changes.February 2, 2026RegulationsHouse bill would allow under-21 interstate drivers, with limitationsThe legislation would allow 18-20-year-old CDL holders to cross state lines within 150 air-miles of their normal work reporting location. Also: Wyoming warns truck drivers of high winds, blow-over risk.December 15, 2025RegulationsTrucking association leaders offer recommendations on getting bad actors out of industryA task force from ATA’s Trucking Association Executives Council (TAEC) has released a new action plan outlining seven areas that need to be addressed to remove bad actors from, and keep them out of, the trucking industry.December 3, 2025RegulationsDOT removes 3,000 CDL training providers from registryThe CDL training providers were removed "for failing to equip trainees with the Trump Administration’s standards of readiness," according to DOT. Another 4,500 providers were also placed on notice for potential noncompliance.December 1, 2025RegulationsCongress eyes ban of 'predatory' lease-purchase programsThe bill follows through on recommendations made by the Truck Leasing Task Force, which called for an outright ban of carrier-managed lease-purchase programs. Also: NHTSA, FHWA administrators confirmed by Senate; DOT auditing FMCSA's oversight of states' CDL testing programs.September 23, 2025BusinessTexas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against WernerThe state's highest court said the "sole substantial factor" that led to a fatal 2014 crash was not the fault of Werner nor its driver, but that of the pickup truck driver who lost control, crossed a median and struck the Werner truck.June 27, 2025RegulationsChameleon carrier scheme leads to charges for fleet ownerA Texas-based fleet owner faces 18 charges related to alleged chameleon carrier operations and fraud. Also: Maverick names Trainer of the Year; former Yellow-owned pup trailers recalled; Arizona issues 660 violations during hazmat blitz.June 24, 2025Page 1 of 8Next PageTop StoriesEmissionsBill seeks to strip EPA of power to regulate diesel emissionsThe Diesel Truck Liberation Act seeks to remove EPA authority over diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and emissions equipment, reducing repair costs for American truckers.BusinessCurrent run on diesel prices affects fleets differently than 2022 spikeTechnician trainingVehicle maintenance certification improves repair rates, cuts expenseSafety & ComplianceCommittee advances Dalilah's Law: 'no English, no license'RegulationsAmended Dalilah's Law targets English-only CDL, ban of foreign dispatch
