Overdrive StaffRegulationsWyoming stiffens ELP-violation penalties with $1K fine, jail for repeat offendersA new Wyoming law allows any law enforcement officer in the state to enforce English language proficiency for truck drivers and adds a fine for violations in a state already high on the list for toughest ELP enforcement. Also: Owner-operator fleet NHH Services acquired by Bennett subsidiary Ace Doran.March 6, 2026LifeMexican truck driver busted with 1K pounds of liquid meth in fuel tankU.S. Customs and Border Protections officers made the bust near San Diego. Also: New York State Thruway inspection blitz put 49 trucks out of service; EpicVue now offering Elon Musk's Starlink service for truckers.March 5, 2026RegulationsI-15 inspection blitz sidelines 18 drivers, 40 trucksMultiple California Highway Patrol jurisdictions along the I-15 corridor issued 352 citations as part of a one-day truck enforcement effort. Also: New hourly paid parking option coming to South Florida; FMCSA extends lighting exemption comment period; PacLease celebrating America's 250th birthday.March 4, 2026Reader RigsI&E Truckin's 'pristine' 2007 Peterbilt 379The Cummins-powered Pete "is pristine and gets the job done," I&E Truckin said of its flagship rig.March 3, 2026EquipmentMassive Ford recall over trailer brakes issue hits Super Duty pickupsFord is recalling more than 4 million vehicles, including Super Duty pickup trucks, over an issue that could result in loss of trailer brake function. Separately a "do not drive" order accompanies a Transit van recall.March 3, 2026BusinessSpot market's recent strength solidifies after tariff ruling | Used-trucks: Deals and steals, price indices offer mixed bagsRates and volumes didn't see a huge boost from the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, good news in spot markets continued last week. Also: Used-truck prices for January remained in line with recent performance despite an uptick; free cervical cancer screenings for OTR women.March 3, 2026Hours of ServiceFMCSA wants you: 18 truckers needed to 'fine-tune' sleeper, HOS-pause pilot programsThe drivers will help FMCSA test its pilot programs on split-sleeper time and split duty periods (pausing the 14-hour clock) before broader rollout. Also: Heating fuel emergency extended in 15 states; rest area reopens along I-80; Saia's NASCAR sponsorship renewed.March 2, 2026Reader RigsHarley-themed 2007 Kenworth W900LThe rig features a custom four-bag front suspension built by Tri-State Commodities in Greeley, Colorado.February 27, 2026RegulationsLabor Department seeks change to contractor classification regs, againThe Labor Department proposed to rescind the Biden-era classification analysis and reinstate the analysis from the first Trump administration. Also: Wilson Logistics gets pre-CDL operations waiver renewed; Pilot opens new stops in Massachusetts and Florida.February 27, 2026RegulationsMassachusetts bill would increase 'superload' permitting weight limitLegislation would increase the weight limit threshold for acquiring a superload permit to 199,000 pounds in gross vehicle weight from the current 130,000-pound limit. Also: Bot Auto autonomous truck set to haul for brokerage; new Sheetz offering truck diesel in N.C.February 26, 2026Page 1 of 1666Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive ExtraThe diesel price run-up hasn't obliterated owner-ops' recent profit gains -- yet ...But it's getting very close. Backstopping profits will be a matter of smart negotiating if you're dealing with brokers. 2025 Small Fleet Champ Wes Oberman keeps a close eye on fuel with a tool that gives him and leased owners reliable daily forecasts for the next day's prices.Custom RigsPurple power: Iowa-based livestock hauler's 2026 W900EquipmentNew dogs in Mack's house: Brand-new Keystone tractor, more truck news at ConExpoEquipmentKenworth unveils extreme-duty C580, successor to the C500Business'Fill up your tank as soon as possible': Diesel could hit $4.50/gal. average after Iran strikes
