Overdrive StaffRegulationsHouse approves funding bill with $200M for truck parking, codification of ELP as OOS orderThe appropriations package would fund DOT, among other areas of the government, through Sept. 30. Also: I-205 bridge closure Monday night; free miles accounting/routing software expands into Canada.January 23, 2026LifeCargo thieves shifted to high-value theft in 2025: CargoNetThe number of cargo thefts in 2025 was essentially flat compared to 2024, yet the total loss value of thefts increased 60%, marking a shift toward maximizing revenue by thieves. Also: FMCSA seeking nominations for safety advisory committee; Mac LTT rebrands under Mac Trailer name.January 22, 2026ParkingTruckers asked to participate in truck parking survey for third Jason's Law reportThe Federal Highway Administration is conducting surveys for its third Congressionally-required Jason's Law assessment of truck parking inventories/needs nationwide. Also: Heating fuel emergency declarations/HOS waiver extended; Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour kicks off.January 21, 2026LifeSix from multi-state cargo theft ring get fines, prison time for $5M haulSix members of a cargo theft ring accused of stealing tractor-trailers containing more than $5 million in goods have been sentenced to prison time, fines. Also: 80 trucks out-of-service during three-day blitz in Maine; I-70 truck parking improvements planned.January 20, 2026EquipmentWill Caterpillar ever return to production of new on-highway engines?At the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show, Overdrive's 2024 Trucker of the Year, Alan Kitzhaber, took advantage of his time at the show to do what a big event like MATS affords any inquisitive truck owner, finding a few answers spelled out in this video.January 19, 2026BusinessNew heavy-haul-specific load board | Revoked ELD reinstatedTruckstop.com has launched its new Heavy Haul Load Board Pro specifically for heavy and over-dimensional carriers. Also: FMCSA reinstates revoked ELD; Saia rebrands LinkEx brokerage.January 19, 2026Custom RigsUp to 175 trucks set to compete in MATS PKY Truck Beauty ChampionshipThe 34th PKY Truck Beauty Championship will take place at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show in March.January 19, 2026RegulationsFMCSA 'Immediate Suspension' rule for brokers takes effect | $1M fine for carriers who hire illegal drivers: State billAfter being delayed last year, the rule that allows FMCSA to suspend brokers for not maintaining $75,000 in financial security is now in effect. Also: Tennessee bill would fine carriers $1 million for knowingly employing illegal immigrants; Vermont suspends HOS for road salt haulers.January 16, 2026LifeTruck driver arrested for DUI 'forgot to deliver' load: Arizona policeThe driver reportedly drove from Las Vegas to Phoenix, forgot to deliver his load and headed back to Nevada. When he turned back toward Phoenix, police stopped him. Also: MATS registration giveaway ongoing; Peterbilt's diesel tech program hits milestone.January 15, 2026EquipmentUsed-truck sales surged, prices mixed, to end 2025 | Dart Transit sold to private equity groupACT Research reported a 12% increase in sales and an 8% increase in prices in December over November, yet Price Digests data showed a price decline for Class 8 sleepers. Also: Dart Transit, USA Truck under new ownership; Roadmaster Drivers School announces $2.6 million in investments to expand training.January 14, 2026Previous PagePage 3 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
