Overdrive StaffSafety and Compliance6 pre- and post-trip inspection myths, and realityOwner-operators know how important inspections are, but much of the conventional wisdom around inspections is more fiction than fact, which in some cases can lead to OOS violations.January 1, 2025Safety and ComplianceSignificant hours of service change: FMCSA's 2020 split-sleeper provision changes, explainedMost owner-operators feel professional truckers should be able to "split as they see fit," yet current rules at least allow for ways to get hours of rest during the workday without penalizing yourself on time available to drive.January 1, 2025Business ManagementControlling fuel costs, improving efficiency critical to any owner-operator's survivalReducing your speed, limiting idle time and using technology to your advantage are among myriad ways to help improve the bottom line by increasing fuel efficiency.January 1, 2025Business ManagementTime management can make or break an owner-operator's businessMaximizing your time and increasing the efficiency of your business are keys to success as an owner-operator. Know your split-sleeper options in the hours of service, and don't be afraid to deadhead if it makes sense. Fixed costs never stop.January 1, 2025Equipment and MaintenanceTraditional loan, TRAC lease, full-service lease: Making the comparisonThis comparison table offers quick-glance terms for three routes truckers can take to acquire powered assets. Likewise: A few tips for anyone going the lease route.January 1, 2025Equipment and MaintenanceSave money, and stay out of inspectors' crosshairs, with smart maintenanceWhen asked why they’ve done a poor job of preventive maintenance, too many owner-operators say they were trying to save money. But there are many ways to save money on maintenance without skimping and courting disaster.January 1, 2025Equipment and MaintenanceAftertreatment demons: Keep your diesel emissions system clean to prolong lifeIf your truck is equipped with a diesel particulate filter and/or selective catalystic reduction aftertreatment system, it's important to understand what they do, and why. Routine attention through PM can prevent downtime.January 1, 2025Regulations37 migrants found in trailer at borderU.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Las Cruces Station in New Mexico found 37 undocumented migrants concealed inside a partially loaded trailer during a routine inspection at the I-25 checkpoint. Also: Hawaii seeking CDL-testing exemption.December 31, 2024Custom RigsTop trucks of 2024, Part 2: The 5 biggest custom-rigs hits of the yearHere, find the top five Custom Rigs stories featured in Overdrive last year, featuring trucks as old as a 1955 Kenworth needlenose and as new as a 2025 W900L. Also: A chance name your favorite among the total top 10.December 30, 2024RegulationsFMCSA denies exemption request for autonomous trucksFMCSA shoots down a request from big tech companies looking to field autonomous trucks to get out of needing a driver to place warning devices at a stop. Also, OOIDA offers help on new Financial Crimes Enforcement reg.December 27, 2024Previous PagePage 23 of 1649Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsDOT threatens funding for California, Washington, New Mexico over lax ELP enforcementDOT on Tuesday called out three states saying they not only don't enforce English language proficiency for truck drivers, but they let drivers placed out-of-service in other states roam free.RegulationsCalifornia’s ‘smog check’ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapproveCSA's Data TrailToughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks offRegulationsState Department pauses truck driving visas: Who is and isn't impactedFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
