Overdrive StaffTruck StopsOhio Turnpike service plaza named best truck stop in U.S.Based on ratings and reviews in the Trucker Path app over the last year, the top 100 truck stops of 2025 have been revealed. The Tiffin River Service Plaza in West Unity, Ohio, along the Ohio Turnpike was rated the top overall stop.January 27, 2025EquipmentRecall for sticking throttle hits medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt trucksMore than 1,100 trucks may have an oversized magnet carrier in the throttle pedal assembly, possibly causing the pedals to stick. Also: 10-4 by WEX now accepted at RaceTrac, RaceWay; Mack Pinnacles recalled; new Love's along I-81.January 27, 2025Reader RigsOwner-op Josh Sauls keeping '85 Peterbilt 359 in the familyOwner-operator Josh Sauls has owned the truck for 15-plus years, since his father left it to him when he passed. He plans to keep it working and in the family.January 24, 2025LifeCargoNet's new system scores cargo theft risk based on routeUsing an algorithm, CargoNet generates a route score that provides a measure of risk that crime and loss will occur along a route. Also: Bill would make permanent COVID CDL-testing waiver; ATRI seeks carrier input on advanced safety systems.January 24, 2025Parking1K more parking spots coming to network | Lawsuit against DOL over Biden contractor rule dismissedColt & Joe Trucking sued DOL last April over the rollback of a Trump-era contractor classification rule. Also: Love's planning 20 new locations, 1,000 new truck parking spaces this year; profit analysis, consulting now part of accounting firm's service.January 23, 2025BusinessFuel prices surging to begin 2025 | Cargo theft at record highDuring the first three weeks of the year, diesel prices are up an average of 21 cents nationwide, while rates dipped during the most recent week. Also: Cargo theft activity hit record high in 2024.January 22, 2025RegulationsRegulatory freeze among Trump's first actionsThe freeze, typical for a new administration, stops agencies from proposing or finalizing rules and requires them to withdraw rules not yet published. Also: Truck tonnage down in December; two Missouri rest areas closing, with truck parking staying open.January 21, 2025LifeAlleged diesel theft ring in New Jersey hit with racketeering chargesInvestigators arrested and charged 25 individuals and four companies for their roles in an alleged $3.4 million scheme to steal and resell diesel. Also: Indiana to close I-70 rest area for two years for improvements -- truck parking expanding.January 20, 2025RegulationsEvasive maneuver in snow mangles trucker's bumper: Preventable?With two feet of snow having laid a thick coat of icy rutting along Rambler Road, trucker John Doe took action to avoid an oncoming dump truck sliding his way, partially in his lane, only to ram the snowbank to his right and damage the tractor.January 20, 2025Regulations'Bad for road safety': Coalition wants Trump to abandon speed-limiter effortA group of associations in trucking and other industries penned a letter to Trump asking him to abandon FMCSA's effort to mandate speed limiters. Also: Truck driver involved in fatal human smuggling attempt pleads guilty; more.January 17, 2025Previous PagePage 20 of 1649Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearCarving a niche in fresh meat, multistop delivery: Trucker of the MonthJason Shelly's living his own maxim to work at what you love. Multistop hand-unload deliveries aren't for every reefer hauler, he knows, but there's security in the difficulty.RegulationsDOT threatens funding for California, Washington, New Mexico over lax ELP enforcementRegulationsCalifornia’s ‘smog check’ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapproveCSA's Data TrailToughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks offFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
