Media Brands
Overdrive
For owner-operators
CCJ
For trucking professionals
EquipmentWorld
For contractors
Truck Parts and Service
For dealers and distributors
Clean Trucking
For news on clean trucking
Total Landscape Care
For landscapers
Data Solutions
RigDig
Identifying active trucking fleets
EDA
Construction market intelligence
IronSolutions
Ag equipment valuation data
Equipment Watch
Heavy equipment data & analytics
CAB
Motor carrier risk assessment
PriceDigests
Specs, VIN decoding and values
RigDig
Precision targeting at scale
Fusable
Learn more about Fusable
Overdrive
  • Equipment
  • Business
  • Regulations
  • Life
  • Pride & Polish
  • Gear
Account
  • Sign In
Follow Overdrive
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube iconInstagram iconTikTok
About
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
Sections
  • Equipment
  • Business
  • Regulations
  • Life
  • Pride & Polish
  • Gear
  • Overdrive Extra
  • Channel 19
  • Partners in Business
  • ELDs
  • Trucking Law
  • Trucker of the Year
  • Small Fleet Champ
  • Reader Rigs
  • Overdrive Radio
  • Load Profit Analyzer
  • Truck History Report
Account
  • Sign In
Follow Overdrive
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube iconInstagram iconTikTok
  • Equipment
  • Business
  • Regulations
  • Life
  • Pride & Polish
  • Gear
  • Channel 19
  • Partners in Business
  • ELDs
  • Trucking Law
  • Trucker of the Year
  • Small Fleet Champ
  • Reader Rigs
  • Overdrive Radio
  • Load Profit Analyzer
  • Truck History Report
  • Newsletters
135K owner-ops get it. Shouldn’t you?
135K owner-ops get it. Shouldn’t you?
Business & regulatory news, custom rigs and more delivered straight to your inbox.
By providing your email, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Equipment

Regulations
OOIDA wary of new EPA proposal as fleet, OEM groups applaud
What's your view of EPA's emissions moves? OOIDA raised concerns over the EPA's decision to remove extended warranty requirements while keeping NOx-reduction requirements the same. Meanwhile, the ATA and manufacturer groups themselves applauded the move.
July 13, 2026
Calabrese Engine
Regulations
Congress wants EPA's DEF-derate guidance to stick | Traffic enforcement blitz kicks off
The Diesel Engine Flexibility Act (DEF Act) would create a 10-year statutory safe harbor for 2025 and 2026 EPA guidance related to DEF derates and sensors. Also: Toughest states for moving violations during Operation Safe Driver Week, ongoing through July 18; Maryland expands truck parking.
July 13, 2026
Def Tank Fill
Overdrive Extra
The future at 70 mph: AI trucks, because they can, not that we should
With DOT and industry at a full-on sprint to autonomous trucks, what's the point of replacing something that works with something that might work, eventually, if you throw enough money at it? The question emerged on I-40 that time the human team got its doors blown off by test engineers running handsless, with laptops.
July 10, 2026
Getty Autonomous
Gear
Rechargeable dashcams: Keep covered minus hardwired power
A rechargeable dashcam like the Vantrue S1 Pro Max can complement a hardwired system or work as a standalone to provide round-the-clock coverage of the truck.
July 10, 2026
Vantrue's S1 Pro Max dashcam can help drivers maintain round-the-clock surveillance of their rigs with the rechargeable camera complementing a hardwired system.
Equipment
EPA to end DEF derates, roll back emissions warranty reg
Instead of the truck derating toward shutdown in steps with a DEF fault, the rule proposes that the driver or machine operator would receive an audible or visible alert. The engine would operate normally. At once, longer required manufacturer warranties of emissions equipment will be eliminated, too.
July 9, 2026
Truck Engine Roadside Repair Adobe Stock 359839134
Equipment
DOT clearing way for driverless trucks with wiper, mirror, steering exemptions
Rulemaking efforts under way at both FMCSA and NHTSA point toward driverless trucks that might not even feature steering wheels or brake pedals.
July 9, 2026
Screenshot 2026 07 09 At 3 17 42 Pm
Pride & Polish
'Mint Condition': 2010 Pete 389 built with old-school touch
Custom truck builder Beger Industries out of Manitoba, Canada, took home some extra hardware from MATS 2026 after capturing Best of Show in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class.
July 9, 2026
Maxresdefault
Equipment
Ditch your manual transmission? Get up to 5% better MPG
Though owner-ops' preference for manual transmissions still reigns, automated manuals now make up most of the HD market. They can boost fuel efficiency by 5%. Small fleets with drivers sharing units might standardize powertrains across the fleet, too, to remove variables impacting fuel economy. 80 ways to boost MPG in this special report.
July 8, 2026
Dash John Behind Wheel
Equipment
Cummins, Paccar the latest engine makers ending 5-mph DEF derates | Big I-5 closure incoming
These two major engine manufacturers are aligning with relaxed EPA guidance related to sudden derates due to DEF/emissions faults. Also: I-5, I-205 closures this weekend; Mack launching OTA software update enhancements.
July 7, 2026
Paccar Cummins
Equipment
Diesel shops, owners, fleets pardoned by Trump after emissions ‘delete’ convictions
Nine individuals and six businesses received pardons from President Trump following Clean Air Act violations and convictions in recent years. One pardoned shop owner hoped his pardon would spark conversation around regulatory clarity, enforcement and small-business struggles.
July 7, 2026
Shiny Engine
Regulations
Broker transparency, AEBs, EPA emissions: When new rulemakings are expected
The 2026 Unified Agenda has been released by the White House, and it includes a bevy of trucking-related regulations that could be proposed or finalized in the coming months. Here, find timelines for some of the most-anticipated rules.
July 6, 2026
Trucks Highway Adobe Stock 1199447284
Equipment
Mack debuts patriotic Pioneer to celebrate America's 250th
Mack Trucks' limited-edition America 250 truck is custom-wrapped Mack Pioneer honoring Mack’s deep American roots and longstanding role in helping move the country forward. Also: CDL applicant guilty of bribery sentenced; latest Highway Angel.
July 2, 2026
The truck pays tribute to the spirit of freedom, strength and pride that has shaped the nation's history, the company said.
Pride & Polish
Shell Rotella SuperRigs: Six standout trucks and truckers
The annual working truck show might be over, but in this video, get a look at six of the dozens of standout rigs caught at Bristol Motor Speedway this year. Stay tuned in the coming weeks and months for more from the show.
July 2, 2026
Maxresdefault
Regulations
EPA mandate: Fleets gain equal access to OEM diagnostic tools
New EPA guidance mandates that vehicle manufacturers share diagnostic tools and repair data for DEF and emissions systems with independent shops and drivers.
July 2, 2026
Adobe Stock 675433652
Equipment
Empty miles: The ultimate fuel waster
Planning your next load's destination, keep the prospects for reload high in mind. Ideally, you'll make the next pick with as little deadhead as possible. In this special report download, find 79 other ways to save fuel to boost the bottom line.
July 1, 2026
Car Haul Trailer Truck On Highway Empty
Equipment
Cummins delays launch of X10, new 7-liter B-Series
Cummins will continue to use its B6.7, L9, and X12 engines, but they will not comply with EPA27 standards.
June 30, 2026
To manage compliance with upcoming emissions regulations, Cummins is delaying the launches of its X10 and B7.2 engines, choosing instead to temporarily extend production of non-compliant legacy models and pass the resulting regulatory fines along to truck manufacturers.
Pride & Polish
Back-to-back: Kenny Ziglar II repeats as SuperRigs champ
For winning Best of Show, Ziglar was awarded $10,000 from Shell Rotella. His truck also won second place in the Best Lights category. Find full SuperRigs results in this story.
June 29, 2026
Kenny Ziglar II's 'Scrapin' By' 2007 Peterbilt 379 won Best of Show at the 2026 Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show. The win was Ziglar's second in a row at the prestigious truck show.
Pride & Polish
Working owner-ops in spotlight at SuperRigs, ongoing in Volunteer state
Working trucks of untold makes and vintages are on display this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. Catch views of some of the impressive rigs competing for more than $25K in cash and prizes, along with a coveted spot in the 2027 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar.
June 26, 2026
The annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show kicked off Thursday, June 25 and is ongoing through Saturday, June 27, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Northeast Tennessee. Working show trucks are shown here lined up with the speedway as the backdrop.
Page 1 of 299
Next Page
Top Stories
FMCSA's recent warning on MC number sales hasn't ended the grey market trade just yet.
Regulations
$75K for your authority? Underground MC number sales network uncovered
New research shows a thriving market for MC number sales, with more trusted MCs gaining tens of thousands in value and FMCSA none the wiser 85% of the time.
Ovd Radio Thumbnail (you Tube) 7 13
Overdrive Radio
How carrier vetting changed, before and after big SCOTUS ruling
Def Tank Fill
Regulations
Congress wants EPA's DEF-derate guidance to stick | Traffic enforcement blitz kicks off
Truck Engine Roadside Repair Adobe Stock 359839134
Equipment
EPA to end DEF derates, roll back emissions warranty reg
Maxresdefault
Pride & Polish
'Mint Condition': 2010 Pete 389 built with old-school touch
Overdrive Radio
Latest Episode
How carrier vetting changed, before and after big SCOTUS ruling
More episodes »
Apple PodcastsYoutubeSpotifySoundcloud
Overdrive
The Voice of the American Trucker
Newsletter Just for Owner-Operators
Get owner-operator news and insights, plus diesel prices and gear reviews — delivered straight to your inbox.
Follow Overdrive
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube iconInstagram iconTikTok
Topics
  • Equipment
  • Business
  • Regulations
  • Life
  • Pride & Polish
  • Gear
More
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
  • Videos
  • Truck History Report
Fusable Logo
  1. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
  2. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  3. Cookie Settings
  4. Affiliate & Editorial Guidelines
  5. Contact Us
  6. Site Map
© 2026 Randall-Reilly, LLC. All rights reserved. Fusable® is a trademark of Randall-Reilly, LLC.