Overdrive StaffRegulationsBipartisan truck driver tax credit bill reintroducedThe bill, if passed, would create a $7,500 tax credit for certain truck drivers for two years, as well as a tax credit up to $10,000 for certain new truckers. Also: Another parts shop opens in Indiana.April 6, 2023RegulationsFMCSA cracking down on household goods moving scamsAmid a rise in all manner of freight-related scam activities, the FMCSA is keying in on household-moves scams. Also: Another day, another highway hero -- Menke Trucking's Don Cronic to the rescue; New TRP all-makes parts/service facility in Indiana.April 5, 2023Custom RigsBest of the best: Custom trucks take home the hardware from MATSThe annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship at the Mid-America Trucking Show did not disappoint, with dozens of trucks being recognized as top-tier. Five Best of Show winners were crowned, along with a People's Choice and many more.April 5, 2023VoicesPOLL: Leased owners, what's your preferred compensation structure: percentage, miles, hourly...?Percentage-of-the-load compensation models have grown in prominence over many years for leased owner-operators compared to miles, yet other options -- hourly rates, guaranteed revenue -- have also made some in-roads. What's your preference?April 5, 2023RegulationsEight more sentenced in staged-accident scheme targeting trucksThe sentencing of individuals associated with the widespread staged-accident fraud scheme in New Orleans presents new wrinkles. Also: C.H. Robinson debuts digital cash advances; Highway Angel honored after helping man run over by his own moving truck.April 4, 2023RegulationsHow are state marijuana laws impacting trucking? Driver input neededATRI has opened a confidential driver survey to assess the impact of states' marijuana legalization on trucking. Also: TA getting closer to BP acquisition; parking brake issue prompts Tesla Semi recall; 24K Cascadias recalled over hazard light issue.April 3, 2023LifeMATS: Sights and sounds from America’s biggest trucking showLet's run the highlight reel on MATS, from the PKY Truck Beauty Championship lot to the Richard Petty autograph signing, Overdrive's Partners in Business session, and so much more. Keep tuned through the coming weeks for more from the show.April 1, 2023Reader RigsA one of one: Owner's unique 1993 Peterbilt 379LBilly Loewen is the rig's third owner, having bought the truck in 2003. It worked in the oil field after he first bought it, but because of its rarity, he tries to mostly keep it on pavement today.March 31, 2023RegulationsFMCSA signals intent to move on OOIDA broker transparency petitionIn a letter dated earlier in March, the agency told the association it "determined that OOIDA's petition contains adequate justification to initiate rulemaking. Also: Used-truck volume slip -- indicators; Penske acquired Kris-Way Truck Leasing.March 31, 2023Regulations$755 million truck parking bill reintroduced in CongressBicameral, bipartisan legislation was recently introduced that would provide $755 million in funding for truck parking expansion across the U.S. Also: Trucker Path launches fuel discount program.March 30, 2023Previous PagePage 104 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
