Overdrive StaffRegulationsNew 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, 2025Electronic Logging DevicesFMCSA revokes registration of three more ELDsThe ELDs were removed from FMCSA's "registered devices" list. Truck drivers and fleets using the TT ELD PT30, ELOG42, and Renaissance ELD devices must discontinue their use and revert to paper logs or logging software.September 4, 2025LifeCustom Kenworth W900, $50K sweeten the pot in annual Pilot Road Warrior contestPilot is enhancing its annual Road Warrior contest by giving away a custom Kenworth W900 that will be designed by the Diesel Brothers. The Road Warrior contest recognizes truck drivers with excellent safety records and service to the community.September 3, 2025Previous PagePage 14 of 1664Next PageTop StoriesCustom Rigs'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 buildWhat started out as a modest build for a nice working truck turned into an all-out custom transformation by Geis Peterbilt's Cody McCandless. Along the way, "a lot of days that you don’t succeed," McCandless said, "but the challenge has been accepted, and we’re having fun with it.”RegulationsELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitzRegulationsCalifornia capitulation: CHP finally enforcing English language proficiency roadsideBusinessFMCSA issues Final Rule banning non-domiciled CDLs almost entirelyRegulationsELD-tampering out-of-service orders: New for CVSA's 2026 OOS criteria
