Overdrive StaffReader 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, 2025Parking1K more parking spots coming to network | Lawsuit against DOL over Biden contractor rule dismissedColt & Joe Trucking sued DOL last April over the rollback of a Trump-era contractor classification rule. Also: Love's planning 20 new locations, 1,000 new truck parking spaces this year; profit analysis, consulting now part of accounting firm's service.January 23, 2025BusinessFuel prices surging to begin 2025 | Cargo theft at record highDuring the first three weeks of the year, diesel prices are up an average of 21 cents nationwide, while rates dipped during the most recent week. Also: Cargo theft activity hit record high in 2024.January 22, 2025RegulationsRegulatory freeze among Trump's first actionsThe freeze, typical for a new administration, stops agencies from proposing or finalizing rules and requires them to withdraw rules not yet published. Also: Truck tonnage down in December; two Missouri rest areas closing, with truck parking staying open.January 21, 2025LifeAlleged diesel theft ring in New Jersey hit with racketeering chargesInvestigators arrested and charged 25 individuals and four companies for their roles in an alleged $3.4 million scheme to steal and resell diesel. Also: Indiana to close I-70 rest area for two years for improvements -- truck parking expanding.January 20, 2025RegulationsEvasive maneuver in snow mangles trucker's bumper: Preventable?With two feet of snow having laid a thick coat of icy rutting along Rambler Road, trucker John Doe took action to avoid an oncoming dump truck sliding his way, partially in his lane, only to ram the snowbank to his right and damage the tractor.January 20, 2025Regulations'Bad for road safety': Coalition wants Trump to abandon speed-limiter effortA group of associations in trucking and other industries penned a letter to Trump asking him to abandon FMCSA's effort to mandate speed limiters. Also: Truck driver involved in fatal human smuggling attempt pleads guilty; more.January 17, 2025Custom RigsShell Rotella SuperRigs heading to Atlanta Motor SpeedwayFor the second year in a row, a NASCAR track will play host to the SuperRigs truck beauty contest. This year, the 43rd annual event will head to the Atlanta speedway.January 17, 2025LifePlanned I-17 closure postponed | Nearly $29M in meth stopped at borderArizona officials are delaying the I-17 SB closure that was planned for this weekend in north Phoenix. Also: $29 million worth of meth seized in two shipments at border; MATS VIP contest ongoing.January 16, 2025Previous PagePage 30 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 SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
