Overdrive StaffLifeLongtime owner-operator Ingrid Brown named WIT Driver of the YearBrown, who operated for decades as Rollin' B LLC, is now a driver and operations manager for Blackjack Express LLC. Also: Former truck driver gets prison time, ordered to pay restitution for government benefits fraud; Mack TerraPro recall.March 30, 2026Trucker of the YearTrucker of the Year John Penn honored at MATS among owner-op peersFriday, March 27, Trucker of the Year John Penn joined trucking radio host Steve Sommers' live broadcast of Overnight Drive from the show floor, along with Overdrive Editor Todd Dills, to celebrate the big win, sharing lessons learned from a stellar trucking career and business.March 27, 2026LifeTruck driver charged for allegedly hitting stopped state trooper in New YorkNew York issues reminder to move over for stopped vehicles after truck driver allegedly hits state trooper vehicle stopped on Thruway. Also: Arizona Border Patrol arrests 11 Indian national truck drivers illegally present in U.S.; new rest area in Indiana adds truck parking.March 27, 2026LifeTrucking crime: Illegal export of snakes, drug trafficking, loan fraudBorder officers intercepted 39 live pythons in the cab of a truck bound for Mexico. Also: Owner-operator among three charged in drug trafficking bust; former fleet owner pleads guilty to COVID loan fraud.March 25, 2026BusinessGeorgia suspends fuel tax | I-81 overnight closures coming soonDespite tax-free diesel, IFTA reporting is still required during the 60-day suspension. Also: SoCal law enforcement recover $7 million in stolen cargo, $1 million cash from cargo theft ring; I-81 overnight lane closures to begin.March 24, 2026BusinessSpot rates surge for reefers, flatbeds as diesel jumps another 30 centsThe fuel hike brings the national average to the highest level since the summer of 2022, California approaching $7/gal. Rates for reefers and flatbeds surged themselves, more than enough to offset increased fuel costs by some estimates.March 24, 2026LifeNew Orleans staged-accident case rolls up guilty lawyers: Two attorneys, firms convicted at trialTwo attorneys, two law firms and another individual were convicted for their roles in the scheme targeting trucking companies and their insurers. Also: Mexican national truck driver allegedly found with 20 pounds of meth in truck in Oklahoma; Arizona enforcement blitz this week.March 23, 2026EquipmentUsed trucks: Deals to be had on late-model sleeper tractors?Prices for 2-year-old used trucks are down about $10,000 year-over-year, according to Price Digests data. Also: HOS and width/weight relief in Nebraska; Mack opens entries for 2027 calendar contest.March 20, 2026LifeMATS to kick off with regs/biz news, custom trucks, antique trucks (did we say trucks?)The big event is nearly here, thousands of plans have been laid, and March 26-28 in Louisville, Kentucky, MATS will feature perhaps the very biggest collection of vintage and custom rigs, vendors and suppliers, and owner-operators the nation over. Hope to see you there.March 20, 2026EquipmentStoughton Trailers blows past safety benchmark with 40-mph rear-impact testAlso: Two states partnering on aggressive-driving enforcement at roadside; TEL offering VNL 860s for lease. Stoughton's standard rear impact guard on dry van and reefer trailers is the first to successfully complete a rear impact guard crash test at 40 mph, exceeding the current 35-mph industry benchmark.March 19, 2026Page 1 of 1668Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsPKY results: Never Satisfied Builds' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures big Build-Off winDozens of other trucks were recognized in a variety of categories, including Limited Mileage Bobtail and Combo, Working Bobtail and Combo, and many more.Trucker of the YearTrucker of the Year John Penn honored at MATS among owner-op peersRegulationsDOT's Duffy: 'Spot rates are going to go up' as FMCSA cracks down on fraudstersCustom RigsEarly scenes from MATS: Custom trucks put on a showRegulationsFMCSA announces major investigations at freight fraud panel
