Overdrive StaffRegulationsFMCSA's broker transparency comment period reopened | HOS waivers for fuels emergency extendedThe agency granted a request to reopen the comment period for 30 days beginning Feb. 18 for its proposal to amend its regulations related to brokered freight transparency. Also: Regional fuel-hauler declaration extended; more.February 14, 2025RegulationsCongress floats bill to make EV cars pay road upkeep fair shareWhile heavy-duty electric trucks already contribute to the Highway Trust Fund, electric cars do not. A new bill would ensure they do. Also: Trucking company owner charged in bribery scheme; cocaine found in truck at border.February 13, 2025LifeWorst bottlenecks: G.W. Bridge intersection keeps top spot, Chicago/Houston locations not far behindFor the 7th straight year, the intersection of I-95 and SR 4 in Fort Lee, New Jersey, at the George Washington Bridge into NYC is the worst freight bottleneck in the U.S. Also: I-17 SB closure ahead; Truckworx is Kenworth's top dealer.February 12, 2025RegulationsOhio police cracking down on unsafe driving on TurnpikeThrough the rest of 2025, troopers will be focusing on distracted driving, speeding and seat belt usage in passenger and commercial vehicles. Also: Trump suspends EV charger grant program; ATRI seeks carrier input on hiring practices.February 11, 2025EquipmentThieves target in-transit cargo while the truck moves | Paccar, Daimler, Volvo: Latest truck recallsOverhaul is warning of an increase in theft activity in which thieves pilfer electronics from trucks at and between brief stops like traffic lights. Also: Hazard-light issue prompts Paccar recall; electric Freightliners, Volvos recalled.February 10, 2025LifeTrucking company owner charged in alleged $4.6M overbilling schemeThe owner of a New Jersey-based trucking company was charged for allegedly overbilling for deliveries and services his company didn't provide. Also: Nearly $20M in meth, heroin seized from cucumber, jalapeno haul; more.February 7, 2025LifeTruck driver charged 'careless' after flipping DOT snowplow in North DakotaA driver pulling two dumpsters tried to pass a snow plow and ended up taking himself and the plow off-road. The plow driver sustained serious injuries. Also: Bear in the air -- Louisiana used helicopter, new tech in enforcement blitz.February 6, 2025LifeOpen to all MATS attendees, reception with free food, drinks, live music kicks things offMATS will kick off in March with its Opening Reception on Thursday night of the show, offering plenty for show attendees. Also: $1.6M in cocaine found in soft-drink load; Volvo's latest autonomous partnership; Highway Angel helped snow-stranded motorist.February 5, 2025BusinessDiesel prices level out to end January | I-17 closure in the offingAfter a surge in prices to begin 2025, diesel's national average settled during the last two weeks of January at $3.66 a gallon. Also: Rates following typical late-January pattern; I-17 closure upcoming in Phoenix this weekend.February 4, 2025RegulationsOregon adoption of CARB clean trucks rule under fireA bill making its way through the state legislature would delay the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, adopted from California, until 2027. Also: Severe-duty Macks recalled; Pilot raising money for American Heart Association in February.February 3, 2025Previous PagePage 28 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 SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
