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Bill to crack down on carriers that operate under inactive USDOT numbers
Lawmakers introduced new legislation intended to prevent shady trucking companies “from exploiting USDOT registration systems to illegally operate on American roads.”On September 4, 2026, Rep Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Shomari Figures (AL-02) introduced the Registration Enforcement for Vehicle Operations of Known Evaders (REVOKE) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.If passed, the bill would combat “chameleon carriers” by:Affirming that a…
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BOLO issued for woman last seen getting ride from truck driver at Florida Love’s truck stop
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office (SLCSO) is asking for public help in locating a missing woman last seen at a Florida truck stop.On August 25, SLCSO issued a call for help in locating Racqueal Annalessa Martin, last seen on August 14, 2026, in Florida.Officials said that Martin is believed…
CDL holder driving car arrested for ‘extreme DUI’ after colliding with parked semi truck along I-40 in Arizona
Arizona troopers arrested a passenger vehicle driver who allegedly struck a parked semi truck in the Flagstaff area earlier this month.On August 8, 2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) troopers responded to a crash along I-40 in Flagstaff involving a parked semi truck and a red car that rolled…
Trial set for driver who allegedly crashed truck after killing woman because “she would not ‘shut up’”
A trial has been set for a truck driver accused of staging a crash after killing a woman in Ohio earlier this summer. 38-year-old truck driver LaDavid Jaron Shaw is facing one count each of murder, tampering with evidence, and resisting arrest. He is scheduled for trial on October 27th in…
Log truck ordered out-of-service after Texas troopers find 23 violations
A log truck was taken off Texas roadways after a commercial vehicle inspection revealed nearly two dozen violations.A log truck that “looked like any other truck on a Texas highway” was recently placed out-of-service for serious safety issues, according to an August 24 social media post shared by the Texas…
Latest $9K parking-lot-trap truck tow: Turn state-local rules to your favor
A tip of the hat off the top of this week’s Overdrive Radio edition to our social media coordinator Jazzmin Campbell, who shared with me yet another towing mishap occurring in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. It bears some of the hallmarks of a parking-lot trap, the driver reporting a…
Colorado troopers warn of ‘strong penalties’ after investigating hundreds of distracted driving crashes involving CMVs in 2025
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) issued an alert reminding truck drivers that they could face serious penalties for distracted driving.In an August 20 news release, CSP shared commercial vehicle distracted driving crash statistics from last year and warned truckers of the penalties they could face if they are caught texting…