Overdrive StaffRegulationsVolvo D13, Mack MP13 updates for EPA 2027 | Cargo theft legislation heads to SenateThe “Combating Organized Retail Crime Act" would establish an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center to improve coordination across levels of government. Also: Volvo, Mack unveil EPA 2027-compliant engines; fleet gets partial waiver from driver qualification, Clearinghouse regs.May 13, 2026RegulationsKentucky cuts fuel tax as trucking groups oppose federal fuel tax suspensionKentucky chops 10 cents off of its diesel tax. Meanwhile, a coalition of trucking orgs voice opposition to President Trump's call to suspend the federal gas tax. Also: "Illegal alien" charged for allegedly recruiting truck drivers to haul cocaine; truck thief shot during police pursuit; two new TA locations in Texas.May 12, 2026EquipmentAnother large fleet makes autonomous move | Cargo hijackers, cabotage violators caughtRoehl Transport has started roundtrip runs between Dallas and Houston with autonomous Kodiak Driver-equipped trucks. Also: Cargo hijackers charged in New York; Border Patrol's Arizona cabotage bust.May 11, 2026RegulationsRoadcheck preview? Inspectors park 15 trucks, 10 driversA four-hour effort targeting Port of Entry dodgers, among others, along I-80 at the Wyo.-Utah border found 153 violations from 34 inspections. Also: Arizona sheriff warns of potential cargo theft ring along I-40; New York State Thruway changes hours at certain welcome centers.May 8, 2026Reader Rigs625-hp Cat powers oversize-haul '07 Peterbilt 379Barnwell Trucking specializes in regional and long-haul overdimensional freight. John Barnwell's sharp 379 features a 625-hp Cat C15, 18 speed.May 8, 2026EquipmentDozens of van, flatbed trailers up for auction in SoCalBidding is open until Tuesday morning in an auction featuring 72 dry van and flatbed trailers, 13 forklifts and five Kenworth and International trucks.May 7, 2026RegulationsTruck ban through GA downtown | Toll dodger charged, CLP test cheat sentencedBeginning July 1, haulers through Port Wentworth will not be allowed on Highway 25 through downtown. Also: CLP testing cheater sentenced; driver faces criminal charge over unpaid tolls.May 7, 2026RegulationsBill would increase FMCSA non-domiciled CDL oversight | Brakes issue prompts 2025-'27 Volvo, Mack recallsThe bill introduced in the U.S. House would require FMCSA to check the federal SAVE database to ensure lawful presence for non-domiciled CDL applicants nationwide. Also: Mack, Volvo trucks recalled; Maryland truck parking area closing as more spaces are constructed; virtual 5K benefiting St. Christopher Fund this week.May 6, 2026EquipmentCalifornia bill aimed to cut electric-truck cost | Fleet employees charged for $8M theftThe legislation would expand California voucher programs to cover 90% of EVs' purchase costs. Also: New Jersey 14-truck fleet's employees charged in $8M theft, money laundering scheme; latest Highway Angel.May 5, 2026EquipmentLarge fleet plans to add 500 autonomous trucks, starting next yearHirschbach plans 500-truck increase in Aurora Driver-equipped trucks to be delivered beginning in 2027. Also: Oregon updates online portal to make tax payments and tag renewals, and secure permits, with more user-friendly features; more truck parking in Ohio.May 4, 2026Page 1 of 1672Next PageTop StoriesElectronic Logging DevicesHow inspectors are catching remote ELD cheats: Roadcheck in TennesseeRoadcheck's ongoing through May 14. On the ground Day 1 at the I-65 scale in Giles County, Tennessee, highway patrol troopers were getting better at spotting backend ELD manipulation. They're not the only agency increasing HOS enforcement this week.RegulationsFMCSA revoked 28,000 CDLs: Where's the rates bump?BusinessRoadcheck rates are in with spot market on record runOverdrive RadioFMCSA registration to go dark: How truckers can prep for MotusSmall Fleet ChampSmall Fleet Championship back for 2026: Enter now
