Overdrive StaffRegulationsFMCSA's speed-limiter mandate: Ban reintroduced in Congress | Diesel thieves arrestedA bill reintroduced in Congress would block FMCSA from issuing a rule requiring speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Three arrested in Kentucky for allegedly stealing $18K in diesel to support a trucking business.April 11, 2025Reader Rigs'25 Kenworth W990 hauls cabins, shedsOwner-operator Japheth Gingerich mostly pulls a cabin trailer hauling oversized cabins and sheds with the Cummins X15-powered W990. Add your own truck to Overdrive's Reader Rigs gallery here.April 11, 2025RegulationsFMCSA med card transfer to states going electronic | Prison time for former fleet ownerThe former owner of multiple New York-based trucking companies will serve prison time and pay a $150K fine for defrauding FMCSA and falsifying records. Also: Wisconsin among first states to streamline med cert process.April 10, 2025LifeTruck-involved crash injuries, fatalities falling | Team split-sleeper exemption renewedNHTSA reported that there were 497 fewer fatalities in crashes involving large trucks in 2023 than in 2022. Also: McKee Foods' split-sleeper exemption for team drivers renewed for five more years.April 9, 2025LifeTruck theft ring charged after arrests | I-95 bridge collapse: NTSB's final report on '23 tanker crashNTSB said speeding and an unsecured manhole cover on the tanker trailer, and possibly driver fatigue, contributed to the rollver that collapsed an I-95 bridge, killing the driver. Also: Truck theft ring busted; staged-accident fraud bill intro'd.April 8, 2025EquipmentPOLL: Should Congress take FMCSA Truck Leasing Task Force's central recommendation?What do you think? If you missed this poll question at the end of Overdrive's two-part feature on the history behind carrier lease-purchase programs and truckers' experiences, weigh in here on the task force's recommendation to abolish such programs.April 8, 2025Reader Rigs'99 Kenworth W900 built for heavy haulThe day cab W900 operates in Alberta, Canada, hauling heavy equipment on a lowboy trailer.April 8, 2025BusinessHow much of the freight surge has come courtesy of expected tariffs?The Port of Laredo saw a 48.5% surge year-over-year during Q1, and imports from Canada were also up. How long will it last? Also: Great Dane dry vans recalled; Highway Angel recognized for helping fellow trucker.April 7, 2025Reader RigsCalifornia-based owner-op's '22 Kenworth W900LThe Cummins X15-equipped unit features a PDI tuner, twin turbos, intake and exhaust manifold.April 4, 2025RegulationsTornado outbreak prompts emergency declarations, HOS waivers in four statesThe declarations -- issued in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky -- automatically trigger HOS waivers for drivers providing direct assistance to the emergencies. Also: NHTSA denies petition to investigate side-underride guards; more.April 3, 2025Previous PagePage 23 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesBusiness10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?Are 10,000 drivers really sidelined after ELP violations? Or are some states letting them drive on? Overdrive finds the real story.RegulationsTrump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to knowCustom RigsLike-new 2000 Freightliner cabover another horse in Everhart's stableCustom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown: Round 2 rollsFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
