Overdrive StaffRegulationsTrump's 'big, beautiful bill': OOIDA voices concern | Aurora puts operator back behind driverless wheelOOIDA says the House's budget reconciliation package includes a new tax on truckers, enshrines policies that increase truckers' tax burden and more. Also: Aurora says it's putting an operator back behind the wheel in its autonomous operations; FMCSA renews drug/alcohol clearinghouse regs waiver.May 20, 2025LifeBeware cargo thieves over Memorial Day weekendCargo theft recording firm Overhaul is warning of increased cargo theft activity -- both physical theft and theft by fraud -- over Memorial Day weekend. Also: Truck Parking Club partnership aims to combat theft; tracking device maker partners with telematics firm to increase load visibility/security.May 20, 2025EquipmentUsed-truck sales, prices rose in April | 6 states launch seat belt enforcement blitzACT Research reported retail Class 8 used truck sales were up nearly 9% from March to April, and prices were up 7%. Also: Troopers in six states follow Roadcheck with seat-belt blitz; DAT acquires factoring firm Outgo.May 19, 2025LifeTruck driver guilty of human smuggling gets max prison sentenceAfter pleading guilty for attempting to smuggle 36 people into the U.S. in a trailer, a Texas-based truck driver was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 5 years in prison. Also: Melton driver Deshown Moye's big assist at horrific accident scene.May 16, 2025RegulationsPOLL: Roadcheck 2025's a wrap -- did you get inspected?With Roadcheck 2025 coming to a close May 15, how'd the three-day blitz go for you? Were you and/or your truck inspected May 13-15? Weigh in here.May 15, 2025RegulationsMembers of Congress call for task force on staged accident fraudSeven U.S. Reps penned a letter to the U.S. Attorney General urging action to fight staged accident fraud targeting trucking and insurance companies. Also: I-80 rest area truck parking closed; latest Highway Angel.May 15, 2025LifeWho is the best trailer dealer in North America?Overdrive sister publication Trucks, Parts, Service is seeking nominations for its Trailblazer Award, which recognizes North America's best trailer dealer operations for customer service, business success and more. Nominate your dealer here.May 14, 2025BusinessOwner-ops optimistic about freight markets despite uncertainties: SurveyA recent Bloomberg | Truckstop survey showed optimism among owner-ops and small fleets for improvements in the spot market and other areas despite economic uncertainty around tariffs and other factors. Also: While spot rates tumbled last week, fuel prices are also down; Colorado nears allowing roadside chain-assist companies.May 13, 2025Regulations8 Gorilla Fleet Safety ELDs revokedEight ELDs from Gorilla Fleet Safety have been placed on FMCSA's Revoked Devices list, and motor carriers are encouraged to discontinue their use and revert to paper logs meantime. The Gorilla company noted it self-revoked the devices as part of product portfolio updates back in December.May 12, 2025LifeFleet owner indicted in $3M fraud scheme against Amazon | HOS relief in IowaThe Connecticut-based owner allegedly registered 23 trucking companies with Amazon Logistics, many of which were fraudulent, and submitted fraudulent invoices to get paid for work he didn't do. Also: Iowa fuel haulers get HOS relief; Freightliners, Western Stars recalled; latest Highway Angel.May 12, 2025Previous PagePage 24 of 1664Next PageTop StoriesCustom Rigs'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 buildWhat started out as a modest build for a nice working truck turned into an all-out custom transformation by Geis Peterbilt's Cody McCandless. Along the way, "a lot of days that you don’t succeed," McCandless said, "but the challenge has been accepted, and we’re having fun with it.”RegulationsELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitzRegulationsCalifornia capitulation: CHP finally enforcing English language proficiency roadsideBusinessFMCSA issues Final Rule banning non-domiciled CDLs almost entirelyRegulationsELD-tampering out-of-service orders: New for CVSA's 2026 OOS criteria
