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Test-drive with a New Jersey turn in Mack's all-new Pioneer

Overdrive sister publication CCJ's Jason Cannon called Mack's new Pioneer "a lot more comfortable than what the Anthem was" during a recent test-drive, hailing the ride quality and a wider cab, among other details that contribute to the experience. Cannon's full-run video here.

February 25, 2026

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2.8M-mile 1989 Kenworth W900B still hauling strong

Trucker Robert Dunham is only the second owner and does all of his own maintenance on the unit. The original 444-hp Cummins engine has been in-framed twice and still runs strong.

February 24, 2026

Owner-op's 1998 Peterbilt 379 moves logging equipment

Tommy Jernigan has owned the unit for going on 12 years and has upgraded the transmission, rear axles and suspension.

February 20, 2026

Environmental, health groups challenge EPA's regs rollback in court

A coalition of more than a dozen health and environmental advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against the EPA for its decision to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, subsequent greenhouse-gas-emissions regs. Also: Pilot expands network with new, renovated locations; two new TA Express locations open along I-80.

February 19, 2026

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1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900L

David Foster's been trucking as an owner-operator for more than 40 years, with a total of six trucks throughout his career. This 2005 Kenworth W900L, which he purchased new in early 2004, is the farthest-running to date, approaching 2 million miles on the odometer.

February 19, 2026

Detroit readies rollout of new 2027 engines

The next generation Detroit Diesels deliver enhanced efficiency designed to help offset the impacts from emissions-related changes.

February 19, 2026

The Detroit Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines will be available beginning in January 2027, with Gen 6 DD16 production following in January 2028.

Aurora adds 1K-mile 'driverless' lane: Will solo HOS regs apply for the in-cab observer?

The autonomous truck tech developer is deploying trucks on the Fort Worth-to-Phoenix lane, longer than a solo professional driver could complete in a daily HOS duty cycle. CVSA explained the state of play for such trucks' necessary HOS compliance, or lack thereof.

February 19, 2026

Aurora is deploying a truck on the approximately 1,000-mile lane between Fort Worth and Phoenix and says it's improved operations in inclement weather with a new software update.

Could EPA delay 2027 NOx regs? | Chicago I-294 interchange: Nation's worst truck bottleneck

The interchange of Interstate 294 and I-290/I-88 in Chicago has taken the top spot as the worst freight bottleneck in the U.S. Also: ATA calls on EPA to reevaluate looming Heavy-Duty NOx regs; more truck parking in a "best state" for highway downtime.

February 18, 2026

In ATRI's newest report, 28 states were found to have at least one top 100 bottleneck. States with the most bottlenecks in the top 100 are Texas, Georgia, and California.

Tanker yanker's 2024 Peterbilt 389

Gordon Merry hauls propane, butane, asphalt, natural gas and condensate with the rig.

February 17, 2026

New bill targets 'chameleon carriers' | Western Star battery-issue recall over fire threat hits 27K trucks

The new bill would require an FMCSA study of chameleon carriers, along with an "automation tool" to help detect such carrier registrations. Also: 27K Western Stars in updated recall; 800 Volvo VNLs' potential parking brake issue; new Love's along I-12 in Louisiana.

February 17, 2026

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California vows legal fight after EPA rescinds GHG Endangerment Finding

California Gov. Gavin Newsom immediately challenged the Trump Administration's decision to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding that allowed greenhouse gas emissions regulations. Also: Estes makes Pacific Northwest acquisition; new Love's open with no truck parking.

February 13, 2026

California Clean Idle

2019 International LoneStar powers owner's step deck operation

Bennett-leased Kevin Bruns owns and operates the unit, powered by a 500-hp Cummins X15 with an 18-speed and 3.55 rears.

February 13, 2026

'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 build

What started out as a modest build for a nice working truck turned into an all-out custom transformation by Geis Peterbilt's Cody McCandless. Along the way, "a lot of days that you don’t succeed," McCandless said, "but the challenge has been accepted, and we’re having fun with it.”

February 12, 2026

Electronic Logging Devices

FMCSA sidelines nine more ELDs in ongoing device registry cleanup

FMCSA revoked the registrations of nine ELDs: GTS ELD, UTruckin, ELD365 Elog, Ironman ELD, Factor ELD, and four AirELD models. Carriers and drivers must stop using the devices and replace them with a registered device by April 14.

February 12, 2026

Grote Industries asks FMCSA for rear lighting waiver

Lighting manufacturer Grote has petitioned FMCSA for a waiver to allow sensor-activated flashing rear auxiliary lights. Also: Bulk tanker fleet wants to install brake-activated flashing lights.

February 11, 2026

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EPA set to roll back key cog in greenhouse gas emissions regs machine

The White House announced that the EPA on Thursday will rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding that has allowed the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

February 11, 2026

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Wisconsin-based Gambler Trucking's 2019 Western Star 4900SF dump

Owner-operator Gary Geib primarily hauls sand and gravel with his Western Star dump truck as one-truck Gambler Trucking.

February 10, 2026

How much does Tesla Semi weigh? Details emerge | Best truck stops in U.S. named

The electric Semi will be offered in two models -- Standard Range and Long Range -- each powered by three rear-axle motors. Also: Stratford, Texas, truck stop named nation's best; TRP opened 10 new aftermarket parts stores in 2025.

February 9, 2026

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CS Trucking's custom livestock-hauler 2024 Kenworth W900L

After 25 years in trucking, including 17 as an owner-operator, Iowa-based Joey Carola is now hauling livestock as a company driver for CS Trucking in this custom W900L.

The namesake of Dalilah's Law is pictured here with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs during her visit to U.S. DOT headquarters recently. 'Her strength is the heartbeat of our mission,' FMCSA wrote on social media. 'Today’s committee vote for Dalilah’s Law is a promise kept to her and to every American on the road.'

Dalilah's Law passes committee as Congress debates non-citizen drivers, ELP, CDL mills

The first of ATBS's twice yearly updates for 2026 on owner-operator biz trends is set for March 24 late-afternoon on the East Coast, mid-afternoon out West. Register to catch it live via this link.

Did owner-ops bank more money in '25? Cost, income trends live update March 24

Hacking Double Brokerage Fraud

Majority of owner-ops victims of freight fraud, broker tricks: Survey

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Kenworth C580 -- full spec, views on the 1M-lb. heavy hauler

Small fleet 'gun-shy' about trucking biz investment amid extreme fuel volatility

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