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Winter hauling: Stayed prepped with latest Gear Guide
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The December/January Truckers' Gear Guide is loaded with gear and tips to help pro drivers get through the harsh winter months.
December 9, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA moves against non-compliant ELDs: Three more revoked
In the wake of FMCSA's stricter scrutiny of ELDs, three already registered landed on the "Revoked Devices" list. Carriers using the devices should stop using them, revert to paper logs, and replace them with a compliant ELD.
December 8, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Pride & Polish
Pride & Polish: Finalists set to compete for top honors
Three finalists in each of five categories -- Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage, Working Bobtail and Working Combo -- have been selected by Overdrive readers, and winners will be announced later this month.
December 8, 2025
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Overdrive's Custom Rigs Showdown: Round 1 kicks off
With the 12-team College Football Playoff around the corner,
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December 5, 2025
Custom Rigs
Small fleet owner's '88 Pete 379 Pretty Bitchin' with B-model Cat
Three-truck fleet owner-operator Buck Crombie used inspiration from his wife to come up with the theme for his classic 379 -- country singer Miranda Lambert's song "Pretty Bitchin'." Several of the truck's details come from the song's lyrics.
December 4, 2025
Regulations
Canada plans inspection blitz targeting misclassified operators | Three recalls hit International, Volvo, Mack
In the coming weeks, inspection blitzes will be held in Ontario focusing on truck drivers misclassified as independent contractors. Also: 11K International trucks recalled for transmission issues; Mack, Volvo issue recalls for lights, more.
December 1, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA overhauls ELD vetting after logs-tampering craze
FMCSA promised a "more rigorous" vetting process to keep faulty ELDs from the registered devices list, keep bad actors from abusing the system, and stop wasting carriers' time with regular revocations.
December 1, 2025
Equipment
Late-model used-truck sales, prices on downswing: Latest data
Used-truck prices fell nearly 4% in October from September, according to analysts. Fusable's Price Digests data showed a pricing decline for 2-year-old sleeper trucks, while 5- and 10-year-old units' values climbed just slightly, reflecting more demand for older units. Also: Latest Highway Angel kept crash victim warm awaiting responders.
November 27, 2025
Custom Rigs
1977 Peterbilt 352 was owner's 22nd birthday gift, with custom resto by Peasterbilt
And a message of thanks from all of us at Overdrive on this Thanksgiving Day. Here's hoping it's well spent, whether at home or over the road. Here's thanks to you for what you do, and a classic gem of a cabover featuring its original Big Cam, a stretch to a 275-inch wheelbase and a new interior, built for the son of longtime bull hauler Chuck Callahan.
November 27, 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
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
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