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Tesla Semi factory promises 50,000 units a year, self-driving coming soon
Tesla says the Semi will be the "funnest truck to drive" as an automated factory stamps metal from raw coils and carts in batteries without any human touch. Is driverless next?
September 25, 2026
Tesla's Elon Musk opened Thursday's ceremony with a video touting the new factory and the Semi's capabilities.
Pride & Polish
Salvage to show: The 'Curb Appeal' 2022 Peterbilt 389
What started out as a project to replace a damaged bunk and add a new paint job turned into an all-out custom working showpiece for Illinois-based Jared Nelson and his brother's custom shop, NCP Customs.
September 24, 2026
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Regulations
'Driverless' truck waivers: FMCSA hits back at operator's challenge
The federal agency responded to claims it erred in granting a warning-device waiver to autonomous trucking company Aurora, pointing out issues it found in the operator's claims. The operator responded to FMCSA's argument, saying the agency proved his point for him.
September 23, 2026
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration defended its autonomous-truck warning-device waiver in court with a lengthy response to petitioner Kostas Giannoulias.
Regulations
Owners call on EPA to strike better environmental/cost balance with diesel emissions regs
Though many owner-ops want EPA to roll back or do away with emissions regulations ahead of the 2027 Heavy-Duty NOx rules taking effect, some among the group just urged the agency to find the right balance between protecting the environment and producing affordable, reliable trucks.
September 23, 2026
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An in-cab cam you fully control? Dual dashcam for full coverage
The camera system simultaneously records front and cabin views in 2.7K + 1080P at 30 frames per second, delivering high image quality with minimal noise and motion blur, day and night.
September 22, 2026
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Equipment
California mandates electric truck price transparency
The new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom requires manufacturers to provide information on the price of vehicles as a condition of receiving state subsidies. Also: Delaware police bust alleged cargo theft, arrest driver; weight limits relaxed in Iowa for ag haulers; new Love's in Arizona.
September 22, 2026
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Regulations
Truck owners lambast EPA over diesel emissions warranty rollback
40% of recent poll respondents urged EPA to retain the extended warranty requirements in place when the 2027 Heavy-Duty NOx regs take effect. That's not the approach the agency proposed with its rollback in July.
September 21, 2026
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Regulations
Operator mounts legal challenge to FMCSA's autonomous truck warning-device waiver
FMCSA renewed an exemption in July for autonomous truck maker Aurora to be able to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of warning triangles, extending it also to other developers who opt in. Cargo van operator petitioned in federal court to stop the move.
September 18, 2026
Are cab-mounted warning beacons a safe alternative to warning triangles? FMCSA believes so for autonomous trucks, with another exemption granted in July one operator is now attempting to stop in federal court.
Gear
Michelin's new regional drive tire has fuel savings in mind
Michelin North America
To help owner-operators battle fuel costs, the new Michelin X Multi Energy D2 tire improved rolling resistance by 9% from its predecessor.
September 18, 2026
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Pride & Polish
Heavy hauler's 'Heartbreaker' custom Peterbilt 589
Small fleet owner Greg Huerta's 2025 Peterbilt 589 is spec'd for "super heavy loads," but when it's not working, it shines up nice for show witha Rolls-Royce-inspired headliner treatment among many other custom touches.
September 17, 2026
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Truck History Reports back in action
After a payments-processing outage a couple months ago, Overdrive's RigDig Truck History Reports are back and available for used-purchase evaluation. Find most any truck's inspection, ownership, crash, title and other history with a search by VIN here for just $34.99. Apologies for the outage from all of us!
September 17, 2026
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Regulations
Nearly 700 trucks OOS during hazmat blitz: Toughest states for enforcement
CVSA reported 13.5% of all equipment inspected during the unannounced five-day blitz was out-of-service for various hazmat-related and other violations. Find the toughest hazmat-inspection states here. Also: California's "zero-emission" truck mandates repealed; HOS relief extended in Nebraska.
September 15, 2026
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Truckers sound off on EPA emissions regs with calls for total elimination
Recent Overdrive polling found 43% of readers in favor of rolling back at least the EPA's looming 2027 Heavy-Duty NOx rule, if not doing away with emissions regs altogether.
September 15, 2026
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Equipment
2.4K Freightliners, Western Stars recalled again | Cartel leader sentenced
The brake modulator valves on the front axles of the affected trucks could corrode and cause the trucks to pull to one side during braking. Also: Cartel leader with trucking ties sentenced.
September 14, 2026
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Pride & Polish
Heavy-hauling 'Purple Reign' Peterbilt 567 a small fleet's pride
Owner-operator Gary Johnson wanted a working show truck that stood out from the crowd, so he customized a vocational Peterbilt 567 instead of the usual long-hood models.
September 10, 2026
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Wolfbox dashcam: Video stablization for rough roads
The camera is built with six-axis gyro and electronic image stabilization (EIS), keeping video smooth no matter the road surface.
September 4, 2026
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Equipment
Buy now? Truck prices on way up with EPA 2027 emissions
Truck and engine OEMs generally have three paths to compliant engines in EPA's proposed NOx-2027 rule changes, all of which are likely to add thousands to the cost of new units.
September 3, 2026
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'Brand-new' 1984 Pete 359, for third-gen owner-op David Duncan
After a wiring fire took owner David Duncan's Peterbilt 389 glider off the road, he took the 389's frame, and the hood, cab and sleeper of a 359 he also owned, to Stretch Customs for a custom-built unit.
September 3, 2026
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