Overdrive StaffReader RigsNew Jersey produce hauler's flattop 2017 Peterbilt 389 company rigR.J. Ferrari driver Vito Mangiaracina hauls produce with the truck and reefer trailer from Florida to Boston.January 31, 2025LifeNew Orleans staged accidents: Guilty plea for murder charge, moreThe individual pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud and causing death through the use of a firearm. Also: Tony Justice set to headline MATS concert; wireless electric truck charging coming to Port of Long Beach.January 30, 2025LifeUnconscious pickup driver trapped, on fire himself: This trucker's role in his rescuePenske driver William Mitchell named Highway Angel after helping the driver, trapped under his burning vehicle following a crash. Also: Big meth seizure at border; Texas Trucking Association partners to launch new anti-trafficking campaign.January 29, 2025LifeTruck drivers, carrier owners charged as part of $200M counterfeit goods-smuggling ringNine individuals were charged with conspiracy, smuggling and breaking customs seals for their roles in smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of counterfeit and other illegal goods from China into the U.S.January 29, 2025BusinessTax changes to consider before April 15 | FMCSA hours waivers extended regionallyATBS has compiled a list of tax updates for owner-operators to consider when filing their 2024 taxes. Also: FMCSA extends regional fuel emergency; Arizona implements truck parking availability signs near I-10 rest areas.January 28, 2025EquipmentPOLL: How common are carrier lease-purchase programs?With a federal task force recommending an end to the practice of motor carriers and/or affiliates inking lease-purchase agreements with prospective truck owners, what if any has been your experience with a carrier's lease-purchase? Weigh in here.January 28, 2025Truck 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, 2025Previous PagePage 25 of 1655Next PageTop StoriesBusinessGet your 2025 Highway Report Card: Worst roads, state DOTs, parking desertsOverdrive readers graded the 48 continental United States for highway maintenance and expansion, congestion pressure and parking infrastructure, reporting broken suspensions, blown-out tires, high fees and aggressive ticketing from the worst of the worst.BusinessELD-data engagement: Your insurance premiums could depend on itRegulations‘No evidence’ non-domiciled CDLs bad for safety: Lawsuit to block DOT's new ruleBusinessBrokers, parking, emissions regs: Owner-ops' top trucking concernsFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
