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1976 Peterbilt 359 day cab gets road-worthy for dump-trailer work
Owner-operator Josh Sauls got serious about this '76 359 a few year after buying, today mostly pulling a dump trailer. The day cab features a 400 Big Cam Cummins with a double-over 15-speed transmission and 3.90 rears.
June 19, 2026
Equipment
Detroit engines getting DEF-derate update
The software update changes DEF-related derate parameters to meet updated EPA guidance issued last summer. Also: Community's complaints of unsafe trucks yields 150 violations in one-day blitz; state completes updates to CDL testing process.
June 18, 2026
Pride & Polish
Trucking family's 1978 Peterbilt 352M brought home, resurrected
Stan and Mike Eimers bought the 352E cabover new in 1978. After Mike put about a million miles on it, they sold it off. It returned to the family seven years ago as a yard find. It's now rebuilt to its former glory.
June 18, 2026
Pride & Polish
Dawn of a new era: Pride & Polish, 24/7/365
The annual Overdrive's Pride & Polish virtual truck show is ending, but the legacy and competitive spirit lives on with the merge of Overdrive's weekly Custom Rigs video series and website section under the Pride & Polish name. More details here.
June 17, 2026
Equipment
How 20 MPH could save 2 MPG: Slow it down, keep fuel in the tank
Sometimes life in the slow lane is worth more than the time saved headed to the next stop. The old maxim that every mile per hour above 55 equates to a 0.1-MPG drop in fuel economy has held true for years. In this special report, 79 more time-tested ways to boost MPG.
June 17, 2026
Reader Rigs
Cummins-powered 2016 Peterbilt 389 hauls military equipment
The Pete's owner, leased to XLG Transportation, has been trucking since 1985 and an owner-op since 1990. The rig features a 600-hp Cummins with a 13-speed, hooked to a 2012 XL Specialized RGN for occasionally oversized loads.
June 16, 2026
Equipment
'Do not drive' recalls for new Volvo, Mack trucks
Nearly 650 Mack and more than 150 Volvo trucks are being recalled over a potential wheel detachment issue. Also: DAT's Convoy app adds pre-booking "reload" feature.
June 15, 2026
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June 15, 2026
Equipment
The new EPA 2027 Volvo D13 engine: First look
Volvo's Duane Tegels shows how mods to the D13 meet huge NOx and particulate reductions required by EPA without sacrificing fuel economy or consuming more DEF. Turbo changes, aftertreatment heaters, a whopping 630 engine braking hp ... more details explored here.
June 12, 2026
Pride & Polish
'Can't Stop' Pete 389 sports fuel tank subwoofers and an artist's touch
When work started on Robbie Basse's fifth custom creation, he wanted a truck with a certain stance. See it across a parking lot? You can't look away. The 2022 389 takes a fine artist's approach to detail inside and out will keep any onlooker looking, teasing out the hidden secrets of the design.
June 11, 2026
Equipment
Use the cruise: Boost fuel efficiency long-term
On flat terrain, cruise control maintains steady fuel flow to prevent the “foot-tap” fluctuations that waste it. Adaptive cruise, designed for efficiency, adjusts speed and power as necessary. Even better: predictive systems see hills coming to adjust throttle before the climb. In this special report, 79 more ways to boost MPG.
June 10, 2026
Gear
Michelin drive tire now in 11R22.5 size, with premold retread options
Michelin North America
The X Line Grip D drive tire is getting pre-mold retread options as well as expanded tire sizing for both long-haul and regional applications.
June 9, 2026
Equipment
Horizon Motors' new Class 8 electric tractor: Two seats better than one?
As Horizon's CEO notes in this walkaround, the truck's designers took note of everything "people didn't like about the Tesla Semi" and did something of the opposite. This first production unit was displayed at ACT Expo last month.
June 5, 2026
Pride & Polish
Classic trucks in spotlight: Scenes from Day 1 of massive ATHS show
'87 LTL9000, a '75 Cummins-powered Dodge Big Horn, beauty of a needlenose 1960s Pete and pristine KW 921. ... Views here of all manner of vintage iron featuring at the ATHS National Convention, which kicked off Thursday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri.
June 5, 2026
Equipment
Senate bill to repeal 12% truck excise tax | Coal truckers targeted: Toughest states for vehicle violations
A House version of the bill was introduced last year. Also: Eight charged for cargo/ID theft scheme worth $5M; coalfield truckers targeted by enforcement in high-ranking state for vehicle/brakes violations. Toughest states nationwide ranked here.
June 4, 2026
Pride & Polish
Pride & Polish-winning big-bunk '03 Pete 379 approaches 3.5M miles
Since Michael Castaldi's 2003 Peterbilt 379 and 2010 Utility reefer came up big in the 2024 Pride & Polish, the combo's hauled strong with mods to save weight. Even with the 132-inch big bunk, the produce hauler gets 43K lbs. in the reefer.
June 4, 2026
Maintenance
Tire pressure monitoring to boost MPG
Fuel economy falls by 1% for every 10 psi of under-inflation. Don't skip tried-and-true pressure checks during the pre-trip, or get real-time results with pressure monitoring systems that provide instant alerts to act when a tire needs air. Explore 79 more ways to save fuel in this special report.
June 3, 2026
Pride & Polish
Hundreds of trucks roll to Missouri for annual ATHS show
Trucks will begin rolling Route 66 into Springfield Tuesday, June 2, but the annual showcase's primary days are Thursday-Saturday, June 4-6. Expect hundreds of historical units, both restored for show and still working, among other attractions.
June 1, 2026
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FMCSA since September has told individual states to revoke thousands of CDLs. Where did the follow-through really happen? Overdrive uncovers details in several jurisdictions.
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