Overdrive StaffHours of ServiceHours of service: More regs relief in the Northeast, new exemption requestWith another emergency declaration, six states in the Northeast have HOS waivers in place for heating fuel haulers. Also: 20-year Army veteran wins new Kenworth T680; railroad emergency-support fleet requests HOS exemption.December 16, 2025Reader RigsOwner-op's chemicals-hauling 2007 Peterbilt 379Owner Glenn Englert's Pete is powered by a Cat C-15 with an 18-speed and 3.36 rears.December 16, 2025BusinessOregon ending 'trusted carrier' program with lack of funds | New HOS waivers in several statesJan. 1 Oregon will discontinue its Trusted Carrier Partner Program, which gave qualified fleets weigh station pre-clearance privileges among other perks. Also: Emergency declarations waive HOS for heating fuel haulers in these five states.December 15, 2025RegulationsFormer medical examiner charged for allegedly falisying DOT physicalsA former examiner from Washington state allegedly did not conduct proper DOT physicals but passed applicants anyway. Also: CFI being integrated, rebranded into Heartland Express; electronic parking brake option added to Paccar trucks; more.December 11, 2025EquipmentKenworth, Peterbilt roll out new medium-duty battery-EV modelsThe companies are expanding their electric-truck lineup with new Peterbilt Models 536EV, 537EV and 548EV, and T280E, T380E, and T480E models for Kenworth. The trucks are available with multiple battery range and power options.December 10, 2025BusinessDiesel reverses course, falls 20 cents over 3 weeksAfter hitting a 2025 high point in mid-November, diesel prices fell on average across the nation. Also: Texas oil-field fleet to deploy 30 Aurora autonomous trucks in 2026; storm-relief fleet's HOS waiver request denied.December 10, 2025BusinessHogan Transports acquired by vehicle rental giant | HOS relief in two statesEnterprise Mobility, parent company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car among other businesses, is expanding into the Class 7-8 truck market with the acquisition. Also: Heating fuel haulers get HOS relief in two states; former USPS employee guilty of taking bribes from trucking companies; new TA in Colorado.December 9, 2025RegulationsCVSA asks for FMCSA guidance on paper medical card waiverWith nine states still yet to fully implement FMCSA's electronic medical certificate system, CVSA is asking for guidance on drivers' use of paper medical cards. Also: New bill would bring TSA into cargo theft fight; Internationals recalled for ECU issue.December 8, 2025BusinessCRST downsizing one-way OTR business | Truck stop prostitution sting nets arrestsThe company is reducing its one-way OTR Capacity Solutions unit, including approximately 200 power units from its fleet of more than 4,300. Also: Human trafficking, prostitution sting at I-5 truck stop; Highway Angel of the Year voting open.December 5, 2025LifeFleet owner gets prison time, to pay $1.9M in restitution for tax evasionThe owner's tax evasion scheme consisted of four different companies she operated and controlled, and involved unreported income and unpaid taxes. Also: Wisconsin DOT wants to hear from truck drivers about parking challenges; two Mexican truck drivers turned around at border for cabotage violations.December 4, 2025Page 1 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioTrucker David May's emotional highs, lows on mission with Wreaths Across AmericaTrucking plays a huge volunteer role in the annual Wreaths Across America effort to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and deliver the importance of that to the next generation. This year WAA reached nearly 5,600 sites, according to organizers, and David May's story of his own convoy participation delivers on the mission.HomeCustom Rigs Showdown: Round 1 closes out WednesdayBusinessState of freight 'sluggish,' even amid spot spikes, capacity hits with ELP/CDL focusCustom RigsKevin Hunter's high-powered 2024 Kenworth W900L hauls heavy with Cat 'C-17'Featured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
