Overdrive StaffLifeRegulators, industry celebrate appreciation week with HOS flexibility emphasis, events, dealsThank you, truckers! From the DOT announcing the launch of two hours-of-service-focused pilot programs, to events being held around the country, trucking is celebrating truck drivers during the annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, ongoing through Saturday.September 15, 2025EquipmentLegislation aims at 'lawsuit abuse' that targets truckers | 14K KWs caught up in digital-dash recallThe bill would give federal courts jurisdiction in cases about crashes with trucks involved in interstate commerce seeking more than $5 million. Also: 14K Kenworths recalled over digital dashboard glitch; Love's reopens Oklahoma location, opens new Texas stop; Orange EV terminal tractors recalled.September 15, 2025RegulationsNew bill looks to ensure compliance with 28-hour rule for livestock haulersBill sponsors say enforcement of the law for interstate livestock transport has been lax, and the legislation would require a new mechanism to monitor compliance. Also: Big I-40/U.S. 93 interchange project is halfway done; latest Highway Angel.September 12, 2025Electronic Logging DevicesJudge rules on patent infringement complaint between ELD/telematics providers Samsara, MotiveA U.S. International Trade Commission judge has issued a preliminary determination in a case in which Samsara alleged patent infringement by Motive. Also: Truck driver pleads guilty to smuggling Mexicans in U.S. illegally; ATRI opens new research into entry-level drivers.September 11, 2025RegulationsLegislation aims to require English proficiency enforcement for all truckers that cross a scaleThe bill would require weigh stations to check CDLs for "irregularities" and enforce ELP requirements "on each commercial motor vehicle that enters a weigh station." Also: Two more sentenced in CDLs-for-bribes scheme; Volvo launches Load Finder for customers; latest Highway Angel.September 10, 2025EquipmentMajor truck OEM begins autonomous customer fleet trialsInternational Motors has launched fleet trials in partnership with autonomous truck tech developer PlusAI to test its autonomous on-highway tractor along I-35 in Texas. Also: Spot rates show little recent change; FMCSA ending acceptance of paper payments; more.September 9, 2025Reader RigsThe flatbed-hauling 1987 Peterbilt 359 of Zebedee SteinmannPowered by a Cummins N14 with a 13-speed transmission, the classic truck primarily moves flatbed freight, with the occasional RGN or reefer run.September 9, 2025RegulationsRisk rear-end hit from a tailgating four-wheeler or destroy a railroad signal arm? Trucker John Doe's choiceDoe makes his choice, and the results are dramatic -- including a preventable-accident warning letter from his safety director. How'd the National Safety Council rule in this "Preventable or not?" series installment? Find out in the video.September 9, 2025LifeForeign national charged for using stolen ID to obtain CDLA Peruvian national allegedly traveled to the U.S. in 2000 on a non-immigrant visa and used a stolen identity to maintain a Connecticut CDL, among other charges. Also: Daimler Truck named in lawsuit over R&B singer's death; Relay Payments adds Circle K to network.September 8, 2025Reader RigsOwner-operator Bobby Earl's 2015 Peterbilt 389 glider, in serviceThe ELD-exempt rig is powered by a Series 60 Detroit with an 18-speed and 3.55 rears. 43-year veteran trucker Bobby Earl had been eyeing the unit for a couple of years before he convinced the previous owner to sell it.September 5, 2025Page 1 of 1651Next PageTop StoriesLifeRegulators, industry celebrate appreciation week with HOS flexibility emphasis, events, dealsThank you, truckers! From the DOT announcing the launch of two hours-of-service-focused pilot programs, to events being held around the country, trucking is celebrating truck drivers during the annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, ongoing through Saturday.Small Fleet ChampSmall Fleet Champ semi-finalists not afraid to get their hands dirtyCustom RigsOwner-op Lucas Zach's project 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2025 Timpte hopperHours of ServiceAre inspectors missing an easy way to catch HOS cheats and non-compliant ELDs?Featured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
