Overdrive StaffBusinessHow much of the freight surge has come courtesy of expected tariffs?The Port of Laredo saw a 48.5% surge year-over-year during Q1, and imports from Canada were also up. How long will it last? Also: Great Dane dry vans recalled; Highway Angel recognized for helping fellow trucker.April 7, 2025Reader RigsCalifornia-based owner-op's '22 Kenworth W900LThe Cummins X15-equipped unit features a PDI tuner, twin turbos, intake and exhaust manifold.April 4, 2025RegulationsTornado outbreak prompts emergency declarations, HOS waivers in four statesThe declarations -- issued in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky -- automatically trigger HOS waivers for drivers providing direct assistance to the emergencies. Also: NHTSA denies petition to investigate side-underride guards; more.April 3, 2025LifeTrooper guilty in CDL test scheme | $755M truck parking bill in HouseThe former trooper allegedly gave passing scores to at least 17 CDL applicants regardless of whether they passed or not. Also: $755M truck parking legislation has bipartisan support; spot freight indicators up across segments; Pilot details Q1 expansions.April 2, 2025Trucker of the YearAccumulated wisdom of 34 years, 4.1 million miles: Trucker of the Year honored at MATSIn this video, track through owner-op Alan Kitzhaber's career and catch the moment he was presented with the 1/42nd-scale model of his 1995 Kenworth T600, "trophy" for the big win. Here, the full interview with Overnight Drive radio host Steve Sommers.April 2, 2025Reader RigsFamily keeps '98 379 running, hauling liquefied petroleum gasThird-generation trucker Dave Pittman bought the truck, "Stella," in 2023 and runs primarily in the Midwest. The truck and business are "a family affair" with his wife, three sons and daughter-in-law.April 1, 2025LifeTrucker bathroom-access bill back in CongressA bill that would require shippers and receivers to grant truckers access to bathrooms at their facilities, if available, has been reintroduced. Also: Driver gets six years for smuggling immigrants in tank; Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year; more.April 1, 2025Regulations‘No-brainer’ bill would create $7,500 trucker tax credit | OEMs issue recalls of 2K trucks, various modelsClass A CDL holders who drive at least 1,900 hours in the year would be eligible for the temporary tax credit. Also: March IRP registration period extended in Illinois; recalls from Daimler, Paccar, Mack, International -- see which trucks are affected.March 31, 2025RegulationsBill to repeal 12% tax on trucks revived in CongressMembers of Congress are once again attempting to repeal the 12% Federal Excise Tax on new truck and trailer purchases. Also: Wyndham Hotels offering rewards program, partnership with Hotels4Truckers; Engine travel platform accepting Wex OTR cards.March 28, 2025EquipmentKenworth sending off W900 with special Legacy EditionKenworth will produce 1,000 of the limited-edition W900 units, serialized from No. 1,000 down to 0001. Also: Wabash's $462M "nuclear" verdict was reduced to $108M; group seeks extension of waiver from Clearinghouse regs.March 27, 2025Previous PagePage 14 of 1649Next PageTop StoriesTruck StopsNew mega truck stop aims for unforgettable experienceThe Truckers Paradise is located in an old outlet mall in Gainesville, Texas, and offers a food court, high-quality showers and bathrooms, lounges, plenty free parking, a mobile truck wash and fueling. So much more, too.RegulationsNew Mexico releases video of Harjinder Singh passing an inspection in EnglishTrucker of the YearCarving a niche in fresh meat, multistop delivery: Trucker of the MonthRegulationsDOT threatens funding for California, Washington, New Mexico over lax ELP enforcementFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
