Overdrive StaffReader RigsKenworth C500 works the oil fieldsThat's not a sleeper on the back of the cab of this KW C500, but a massive triplex pump used in off-road oil-field applications.March 10, 2025RegulationsFMCSA provisionally renews HOS relief for railroad-support companiesThe companies have been allowed to operate under an hours of service waiver when responding to "unplanned events" that occur outside of or beyond normal work hours. Also: Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year finalists.March 10, 2025BusinessK&J Trucking repeats as top overall 'Best Fleet'CarriersEdge named mostly owner-operator K&J Trucking a top overall Best Fleet to Drive For in the small fleet category for the second year in a row. Decker Truck Line was the top large fleet. Also: Alabama-based dry bulk carrier acquired by KAG.March 7, 2025RegulationsTrucker overtime pay legislation revived | Missouri bills take on predatory towingMissouri lawmakers are considering a crackdown on predatory towing through a bill that would allow truckers to file complaints over egregious bills. Also: Bill to eliminate carriers' overtime pay exemption reintroduced; CVSA IDEA noms sought.March 6, 2025RegulationsEmissions deletes net small fleet $101K worth in fines, probation | I-40 closures out WestAn Oregon-based fleet and its owner were sentenced to probation and a fine for deleting emissions on 13 trucks. Also: I-40 overnight closures planned out West; Drivewyze slowdown, congestion alerts now available in Tennessee.March 5, 2025EquipmentLonger hood for set-forward Kenworth T880S configuration good for 605-hp X15 powerThe new hood option for the T880's set-forward front axle configuration (T880S) is longer than the standard T880S hood, offering enhanced compatibility with higher-horsepower engines and a larger cooling package for more demanding applications.March 5, 2025RegulationsTrump's tariffs on Canadian, Mexican imports mostly suspended after briefly being in effectA 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% increase on Chinese goods took effect, many then paused again. Also: House passes bill requiring USPS to monitor trucking contractor crashes; Highway Angel helps extinguish truck fire.March 4, 2025LifeFrost laws warming up: Spring weight restrictions get under way in MichiganThe state's annual "frost law" weight restrictions begin at 6 p.m. Monday, March 3, in much of the southern half of the state. Also: Volvo recalls new VN models over brakes issue; Morgan Truck Body launches online parts store.March 3, 2025Life'No wide loads': I-40 partially reopening Saturday in NC to most trafficNorth Carolina DOT said the interstate will reopen with one lane in each direction with "unusual conditions." Also: Truck parking funding bill reintroduced in Congress; Highway Angel recognized for stopping for crash, administering CPR.February 28, 2025LifeCargo theft incidents slowed in January but expected to ramp upOverhaul reported a slowdown in cargo theft in January following the holiday season, but activity started to tick up toward the end of the month. Also: Truck parking temporarily closing at Oklahoma Turnpike service plaza; new fuel card launching.February 27, 2025Previous PagePage 22 of 1655Next PageTop StoriesBusinessELD-data engagement: Your insurance premiums could depend on itMore and more, insurers work with small fleets and owner-ops' ELD systems to capture telematics data as a window on driving behavior, with potential to save on insurance costs. Engaging with the data yourself could be revealing about your own or your drivers' habits, noted one small fleet consultant, presenting opportunity to actively improve.Regulations‘No evidence’ non-domiciled CDLs bad for safety: Lawsuit to block DOT's new ruleBusinessBrokers, parking, emissions regs: Owner-ops' top trucking concernsSmall Fleet ChampTFX, Oberman come out on top: Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet ChampsFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear