Overdrive StaffLifeCalifornia investigators bust $150 million cargo theft ringCHP’s operation led to multiple arrests, the recovery of more than $50 million in stolen merchandise and 20 stolen trailers, and more. Also: BP's acquisition of TA approved; man sentenced for PPP fraud for fake trucking company; 2290 filing discounts.May 11, 2023Hours of ServiceFMCSA to Congress: Safety impacts of 2020 HOS changes inconclusive so farWhile HOS violations are up, crashes and fatalities are mostly flat, FMCSA said -- drawing no conclusions due to COVID waivers and more. Also: Super Load tying up traffic in Arkansas; former owner-op on ATRI board; new leasing facility.May 10, 2023Partners in BusinessSharpen your trucking business performanceThere's help out there, ranging from one-on-one business coaching to Overdrive's Partners in Business manual, and much more.May 10, 2023RegulationsFMCSA's proposed CSA SMS changes -- one week left to commentThe proposed changes attempt to simplify violation severity weights and adjust intervention thresholds. Also: HOS regs waived for certain North Dakota ag haulers; recalls hit Freightliner, Western Star tractors and Mack electric garbage truck.May 9, 2023Reader RigsPink power: Ohio hauler's 2004 Peterbilt 379The truck features a Cat C15 ACERT, and owner Denise Mootz said it's "the only pink truck anywhere in the vicinity" of their home base.May 9, 2023Hours of ServiceHOS waiver in Nebraska | Prison time for smuggler busted with people in sleeperHOS regs waived for Nebraska fuel haulers amid ongoing fuel shortages. Also; Trucker sentenced for obstructing justice in human smuggling case; ATRI research priorities for 2023 include detention impacts, more.May 8, 2023VoicesPOLL: Taking the driver out of the autonomous truck -- should it be banned?With California's legislature having introduced a bill to ban autonomous-truck operation without a driver at the controls, this poll question asks how you view such a prohibition: the right call for safety/work protection, or short-sighted? Weigh in here.May 8, 2023Custom RigsRegistration open for SuperRigs working truck showThe annual event will be held in Gillette, Wyoming, June 6-8. A virtual People's Choice competition is also available for those who cannot attend in person. Also: Suicide-awareness convoy tomorrow in Wisconsin; latest Highway AngelMay 5, 2023Reader Rigs'Just my daily work mule': Operator's 2001 Freightliner Classic XLThe truck is powered by a 1999-model 12.7-liter Detroit "with a few extra goodies," said owner Leonard Harden, paired with a 13-speed and 3.55 rears.May 5, 2023RegulationsNew bill would block FMCSA from mandating speed limitersOOIDA, CDL Drives Unlimited have come out in support of the legislation, while ATA is opposed, calling it "misguided." Also: U.S. ending cross-border vaccine mandate for non-U.S. citizens; latest Highway Angel.May 4, 2023Previous PagePage 100 of 1664Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCalifornia and Pennsylvania haven't been shy about fighting DOT over the rights of non-domiciled CDL holders, but that hasn't been enough for activist groups that demand change now.Custom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900LRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsOverdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plansOverdrive Extra1999 Freightliner Classic a 'New Testament' to power of faith, family, hard work
