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Down to the wire: Cast your Pride & Polish votes
November 30 is the deadline to help Overdrive honor the best of the best in our Pride & Polish virtual truck show. Cast your vote through Nov. 30 for the best among readers' entered trucks in each of five categories: Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage, Working Bobtail, and Working Combo.
November 26, 2025
Equipment
The push to 12 mpg: How Joel Morrow's doing it with this VNL spec
For owner-operators, fuel mileage improvement once depended in large part on speed. In order to maximize fuel economy, "you were driving 55 miles an hour," notes Joel Morrow in this new video about the "Purple Haze 2" VNL860, "agressively downsped" to achieve high torque at lower rpms. Slowing down still works, but powertrain specs contribute mightily.
November 25, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Parking
Nevada asks for truckers' input on truck parking | Recalls over brakes issues: International, Peterbilt
Nevada DOT is asking for input from the trucking industry on parking challenges and opportunities in the state. Also: International LT, RH models recalled for brakes issue; new Peterbilts recalled.
November 24, 2025
Custom Rigs
Cline Everhart's 'sweet' 1997 Peterbilt 362E marks 'end of the cabover era'
Everhart, the owner of 70-truck ETI, has grown the fleet from just five trucks when he began 30 years ago, today hauling dry van and flatbed freight. His personal cabover featured here has been custom-built to show, with very low miles for its age.
November 20, 2025
Regulations
EPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'
The EPA says it will maintain its 2027 NOx timeline, citing a need to protect health and avoid market distortions.
November 17, 2025
Truck Stops
Major truck stop discontinues roadside repairs in total
A spokesperson for TravelCenters of America parent company BP said the roadside-service shutdown applied to all repairs conducted "on the shoulder of any active traffic lane." Also: Rebuilt Love's open in Stroud, Oklahoma; Eddie's Corner's sitdown restaurant will close for winter in Montana.
November 17, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA shouldn't redact ELP enforcement policy: CVSA | Bill targets cold-weather diesel derates
CVSA's letter to FMCSA suggested withholding the bar for ELP compliance from truckers was a big barrier to increasing compliance and safety. And: A Senate committee aims to prevent dangerous extreme-cold diesel derates with bill that directs EPA to change emissions rules.
November 13, 2025
Maintenance
What owner-ops are doing to extend oil drains: Limiting idle time is paramount
Limiting idle time is just one among several tactics owner-operators flagged as crucial to ensure engine oil is performing in peak condition while extending oil drain intervals. Others include bypass filtration, routine oil analysis, increasingly commonly used fuel additives to promote cleaner burns.
November 13, 2025
Custom Rigs
Owner-op's 2000 International Eagle the 'Talk of the Town'
One-truck independent Johnny Saunders rebuilt his 2000 International after he downsized his fleet to a solo operation. Since the rebuild, the truck has garnered the attention of fellow owner-ops around Franklin, Virginia, earning the nickname "Talk of the Town."
November 13, 2025
Maintenance
Owner-ops adapt conservative approach to ever-expanding diesel service intervals
With engine manufacturers recommending oil change intervals in newer equipment as long as 75,000 miles, owner-operators largely play it safe, with more than half still changing oil in less than 15,000-mile intervals. At once, there's maintenance savings in extended drains, and better fuel mileage can help you get there.
November 10, 2025
Parking
New rest area brings more truck parking to this state | 3K-plus VNLs recalled
Truck drivers hauling into Indiana from Illinois along I-70 now have more parking options with the opening of a new rest area. Also: Volvo issues recalls for VNL, VAH models; Mack recalls Granite units; new Love's opens.
November 10, 2025
Equipment
Tesla's updated Semi design breaks cover before 2026 production start
Tesla's long-awaited Semi just got a design refresh. Here's what's new as the electric hauler nears its 2026 production start.
November 7, 2025
Gear
Detroit shaves weight with DT12-VL automated vocational transmission
The lightweight transmission builds on the existing DT12-V automated manual transmission and is designed for vocational operations that require maximized payload.
November 7, 2025
Regulations
Brake Safety Week: 15% of trucks sidelined with OOS violations
The top brake-related OOS violation during Brake Safety Week was for trucks having more than 20% of total brakes on the unit with a violation. Also: Updated rest area brings more truck parking to this standout state; three new TA Express locations open.
November 6, 2025
Custom Rigs
The ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriage
Owner-operator Jackie Baggett sees his "Green Goblin" 1999 Western Star 4964EX as more than a work truck. The rig served a solemn duty as starting point of a relationship that led to his marriage. The truck today hauls oversize freight for Ace Doran.
November 6, 2025
Pride & Polish
Overdrive's Pride & Polish: Vote for your favorite rigs today
Cast your vote through Nov. 30 for the best truck in each of five categories: Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage, Working Bobtail, and Working Combo.
November 5, 2025
Equipment
Court halts CARB/OEMs' Clean Truck Partnership as dueling lawsuits play out
A judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking CARB from enforcing the agreement while litigation proceeds. Also: Cargo theft activity flat year-over-year in Q3; latest Highway Angel.
November 3, 2025
Equipment
The VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionality
CCJ Editor Jason Cannon recently spent the night in the bunk of a VNL 860 ahead of a test drive through the Carolinas.
November 3, 2025
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Down to the wire: Cast your Pride & Polish votes
November 30 is the deadline to help Overdrive honor the best of the best in our Pride & Polish virtual truck show. Cast your vote through Nov. 30 for the best among readers' entered trucks in each of five categories: Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage, Working Bobtail, and Working Combo.
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