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October 9, 2026 · Rules & filingsPaper Medical Card Waiver Ends Oct. 11 for CDL DriversThe paper medical card waiver ends Oct. 11: after that, your DOT medical status must show up electronically in every state but Alaska. Here is what to do.October 9, 2026 · Rules & filingsPharr Bridge Trucks Get Twice the Room: Capacity DoublesPharr bridge trucks: the Pharr International Bridge doubled its capacity with a second structure and four new lanes. What it means for your crossings.October 8, 2026 · Rules & filingsWorld Trade Bridge Truck Lines: Customs Pauses the AVC RuleWorld Trade Bridge truck lines ran for miles, so Nuevo Laredo customs paused the AVC rule. For now, the DODA alone is enough to cross. Here is what to know.October 8, 2026 · Rules & filingsDOT Oral Fluid Drug Testing Clears an FDA HurdleDOT oral fluid drug testing moved closer: an FDA order lets saliva test systems be used in federal programs. Urine is still the only option for now.October 8, 2026 · Rules & filingsI-45 Lane Closure Near Galveston: Texas City Wye This WeekendI-45 lane closure near Galveston: TxDOT shuts two southbound lanes at the Texas City Wye from Saturday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m. What truckers should know.October 7, 2026 · Rules & filingsLaredo Top Trade Port Again: $38.56 Billion in AugustLaredo top trade port in the US again: $38.56 billion in August 2026, up 28.5%. What more cross-border freight means for owner-operators.October 7, 2026 · Rules & filingsFMCSA Hours of Service Pilot: Split Sleeper and 14-Hour PauseFMCSA hours of service pilot programs move ahead: 5/5 split sleeper berth and a 3-hour pause of the 14-hour clock. Who can join and how to comment.October 7, 2026 · Rules & filingsMost Dangerous Texas Roads for Truckers: Permian Basin LeadsThe most dangerous Texas roads for truckers: a study of 5 years of TxDOT data puts 8 of the 11 deadliest stretches in the Permian Basin. See the list.October 6, 2026 · Rules & filingsOver-Height Load in Texas: Forklift Hits I-20 Overpass in MidlandOver-height load in Texas: a forklift on a trailer hit the I-20 overpass at Loop 250 in Midland. The driver was charged. How to check your height.October 6, 2026 · Rules & filingsRed Dyed Diesel for Trucks: Federal Order OKs Highway Use to Dec. 31Red dyed diesel for trucks: a federal order lets it run on highways through Dec. 31 and defers the federal tax. Only some states, Texas included.October 6, 2026 · Rules & filingsWorld Trade Bridge Laredo: A Month of Customs FailuresWorld Trade Bridge Laredo has had customs failures for a month, with 6-hour waits. A new AVC with DODA rule started Oct. 2. What carriers should do.October 5, 2026 · Rules & filingsFMCSA Emergency HOS Relief Goes Back to 30 DaysFMCSA emergency HOS relief is back to 30 days for drivers hauling direct help after a declared emergency. What owner-operators need to know.October 4, 2026 · Rules & filingsCustoms Payment Fraud Hits Cross-Border Freight: Verify FirstCustoms payment fraud: thieves pose as customs brokers and importers to redirect payments. How cross-border truckers in Laredo can protect their money.October 3, 2026 · Rules & filingsI-10 Closure in El Paso: Eastbound Shut Anthony to TransmountainI-10 closure in El Paso: eastbound I-10 is fully closed from Anthony to Transmountain until 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5. Detour, dates and tips for truckers.October 2, 2026 · Rules & filingsHouston Weekend Closures: SH 249, I-69 and I-45 Lanes ShutHouston weekend closures: SH 249 southbound at Louetta is fully closed until Monday 5 a.m. Plus I-69 and I-45 lane closures. Plan your route now.October 2, 2026 · Rules & filingsLaredo Warrant Forgiveness: Clear Old Tickets Today, 2-7 PMLaredo warrant forgiveness: Municipal Court is open today, Oct. 2, from 2 to 7 p.m. Come in on driving or city warrants and you will not be arrested.October 2, 2026 · Rules & filingsHouston Toll Violations: Unpaid Tolls Can Block Your RegistrationHouston toll violations: Harris County placed 16,867 registration holds for unpaid tolls. Each citation can cost up to $500. Check your toll balance.October 2, 2026 · Rules & filingsOhio Diesel Tax Holiday Starts Oct. 4: What It Means for IFTAOhio diesel tax drops from 47 cents to 1 cent a gallon for 90 days starting Oct. 4. Your IFTA return still has to count every Ohio mile and gallon.October 1, 2026 · Rules & filingsFMCSA Motus Fix: Agency Says Weeks, Not MonthsFMCSA Motus fix: a top FMCSA official says the registration site should work better in weeks. What owner-operators should do meanwhile.October 1, 2026 · Rules & filingsLaredo Flooding: Roads Hit, Cargo Bridges Still OpenLaredo flooding put water on I-35 and Loop 20 Thursday as a flood watch calls for 3 to 6 inches of rain. What truckers crossing the bridges should do.