Overdrive StaffBusinessFreight activity flat, used Class 8 sales down December to JanuaryThe amount of freight hauled by trucks in January was unchanged from December, while used Class 8 sales fell over the same period: market sources. Also: Conditions for carriers remained positive relative to shippers to end 2024; latest Highway Angel.February 18, 2025LifeTruck driver guilty of smuggling 36 people in trailer | Shop owner gets 9-year sentence in emissions, load fraud caseA truck driver pleaded guilty after being caught attempting to smuggle 36 people across the border to Texas in December. Also: The owner of Missouri-based Whiskey Dix Big Truck Repair was sentenced for PPP loan fraud, more; bankruptcy auction Wednesday.February 17, 2025RegulationsFMCSA's broker transparency comment period reopened | HOS waivers for fuels emergency extendedThe agency granted a request to reopen the comment period for 30 days beginning Feb. 18 for its proposal to amend its regulations related to brokered freight transparency. Also: Regional fuel-hauler declaration extended; more.February 14, 2025RegulationsCongress floats bill to make EV cars pay road upkeep fair shareWhile heavy-duty electric trucks already contribute to the Highway Trust Fund, electric cars do not. A new bill would ensure they do. Also: Trucking company owner charged in bribery scheme; cocaine found in truck at border.February 13, 2025LifeWorst bottlenecks: G.W. Bridge intersection keeps top spot, Chicago/Houston locations not far behindFor the 7th straight year, the intersection of I-95 and SR 4 in Fort Lee, New Jersey, at the George Washington Bridge into NYC is the worst freight bottleneck in the U.S. Also: I-17 SB closure ahead; Truckworx is Kenworth's top dealer.February 12, 2025RegulationsOhio police cracking down on unsafe driving on TurnpikeThrough the rest of 2025, troopers will be focusing on distracted driving, speeding and seat belt usage in passenger and commercial vehicles. Also: Trump suspends EV charger grant program; ATRI seeks carrier input on hiring practices.February 11, 2025EquipmentThieves target in-transit cargo while the truck moves | Paccar, Daimler, Volvo: Latest truck recallsOverhaul is warning of an increase in theft activity in which thieves pilfer electronics from trucks at and between brief stops like traffic lights. Also: Hazard-light issue prompts Paccar recall; electric Freightliners, Volvos recalled.February 10, 2025LifeTrucking company owner charged in alleged $4.6M overbilling schemeThe owner of a New Jersey-based trucking company was charged for allegedly overbilling for deliveries and services his company didn't provide. Also: Nearly $20M in meth, heroin seized from cucumber, jalapeno haul; more.February 7, 2025LifeTruck driver charged 'careless' after flipping DOT snowplow in North DakotaA driver pulling two dumpsters tried to pass a snow plow and ended up taking himself and the plow off-road. The plow driver sustained serious injuries. Also: Bear in the air -- Louisiana used helicopter, new tech in enforcement blitz.February 6, 2025LifeOpen to all MATS attendees, reception with free food, drinks, live music kicks things offMATS will kick off in March with its Opening Reception on Thursday night of the show, offering plenty for show attendees. Also: $1.6M in cocaine found in soft-drink load; Volvo's latest autonomous partnership; Highway Angel helped snow-stranded motorist.February 5, 2025Previous PagePage 18 of 1649Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsNew Mexico releases video of Harjinder Singh passing an inspection in EnglishHarjinder Singh, the driver in the triple-fatal Florida turnpike crash, successfully passed an inspection in English in New Mexico, body cam footage reveals.Trucker of the YearCarving a niche in fresh meat, multistop delivery: Trucker of the MonthRegulationsDOT threatens funding for California, Washington, New Mexico over lax ELP enforcementRegulationsCalifornia’s ‘smog check’ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapproveFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
