Overdrive StaffRegulationsDriverless truck ban again heads to Calif. guv's deskFor the second year in a row, the California legislature has passed a bill to ban autonomous trucks without human operators. The governor vetoed last year's attempt. Also: Used truck prices climbing; Michigan sending safety alerts to ELDs.August 30, 2024RegulationsNTSB wants stronger ELD regs after fatal crash investigationThe crash occurred in December 2022 when a truck traveling at highway speed rear-ended a bus going just 20-25 mph. Also: I-80 in Iowa back open after truck crash; Trucking Cares Foundation donates $40K to help trucker training organization.August 29, 2024EquipmentCalifornia operators frustrated with lack of EV truck incentivesOverdrive's sister publication Clean Trucking reports that CARB is not doing enough to incentivize small fleets and owner-operators to transition to "zero-emission" trucks. Also: Labor Day cargo theft warning issued; Relay names Haul of Fame inductees.August 28, 2024LifeTwo Atlanta bottlenecks getting makeoverGeorgia DOT is beginning work on the I-285/I-20 interchanges -- both on the east and west side -- which consistently rank among the worst freight bottlenecks. Also: FMCSA awards funds to trucking schools; Market conditions declined for shippers in June.August 27, 2024RegulationsCalifornia lawmakers ask Newsom to delay Advanced Clean Fleets ruleFollowing recent lithium-ion battery fires in California, state lawmakers are asking the governor to delay a rule that would require a transition to "zero-emission" trucks. Also: ATRI launches industry issues survey; Continental recalls truck tires; more.August 26, 2024BusinessLouisiana tanker fleet acquired by Kenan Advantage GroupKAG acquired TransVac, a 45-truck fleet, which specializes in bulk chemicals, water treatment products and plastic additives. Also: Iowa 80 giving away $60,000 cash in anniversary sweepstakes; Nikola secures government contract.August 23, 2024Regulations'Washington is not California': State's truckers on 'zero-emission' rulesWashington State Trucking Associations is urging state leaders to reconsider aligning with California's "zero-emission" truck mandate. Also: Groendyke expands with acquisition; Love's adds 111 truck parking spaces in Bakersfield, California.August 22, 2024LifeDrugs found in flatbed frame, loads of celery, watermelon, more crossing borderU.S. Customs and Border Protection announced four separate drug busts involving trucks crossing the Southern border. Also: Traffic light priority system for trucks goes live; Waste Management seeks drug-testing waiver for intra-company driver transfers.August 21, 2024LifeTesla Semi battery fire shuts down I-80 for 16 hoursI-80 finally reopened after a Tesla Semi fire burned so hot even aircraft couldn't approach for hours. Also: ATRI calls on carriers, brokers to weigh in on cargo theft; Penske debuts new used truck auction site.August 20, 2024MaintenanceBrake-inspection blitz next week -- ways to bone up on maintenanceBrake Safety Week kicks off August 25. Bendix offers tech tips for maintenance. Also: NACFE to focus on long-haul in next Run on Less event, with a variety of alternative fuel powertrains; Trucking Cares Foundation donates $25K to fight human trafficking.August 19, 2024Previous PagePage 2 of 1618Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearInvestment diligence: Owner-op's profitable path to retirementNearing the end of a nearly 35-year run of consistently putting aside 15%-20% of his income, owner-operator Alan Kitzhaber's gotten close to where he truly wants to go -- that’s retirement, following 4 million miles in his long-running 1995 T600.Channel 19Ice Pick Bandit: Case timeline and friendly warningPride & PolishPride & Polish: Cast your votes for your favoritesSmall Fleet ChampMeet Overdrive's 2024 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalistsFeatured SponsorBlueParrott B450-XT Headset, Cummins Edition
