Overdrive StaffRegulationsTrucking company, WSTA among petitioners to overturn EPA waiverPennsylvania-based H.R. Ewell and the Western States Trucking Association are among petitioners seeking to overturn the EPA's waiver for CARB's Omnibus Low-NOx rule. Also: NYC looks to expand weigh-in-motion use; Orange EV expands warranty.March 11, 2025Reader RigsKenworth C500 works the oil fieldsThat's not a sleeper on the back of the cab of this KW C500, but a massive triplex pump used in off-road oil-field applications.March 10, 2025RegulationsFMCSA provisionally renews HOS relief for railroad-support companiesThe companies have been allowed to operate under an hours of service waiver when responding to "unplanned events" that occur outside of or beyond normal work hours. Also: Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year finalists.March 10, 2025BusinessK&J Trucking repeats as top overall 'Best Fleet'CarriersEdge named mostly owner-operator K&J Trucking a top overall Best Fleet to Drive For in the small fleet category for the second year in a row. Decker Truck Line was the top large fleet. Also: Alabama-based dry bulk carrier acquired by KAG.March 7, 2025RegulationsTrucker overtime pay legislation revived | Missouri bills take on predatory towingMissouri lawmakers are considering a crackdown on predatory towing through a bill that would allow truckers to file complaints over egregious bills. Also: Bill to eliminate carriers' overtime pay exemption reintroduced; CVSA IDEA noms sought.March 6, 2025RegulationsEmissions deletes net small fleet $101K worth in fines, probation | I-40 closures out WestAn Oregon-based fleet and its owner were sentenced to probation and a fine for deleting emissions on 13 trucks. Also: I-40 overnight closures planned out West; Drivewyze slowdown, congestion alerts now available in Tennessee.March 5, 2025EquipmentLonger hood for set-forward Kenworth T880S configuration good for 605-hp X15 powerThe new hood option for the T880's set-forward front axle configuration (T880S) is longer than the standard T880S hood, offering enhanced compatibility with higher-horsepower engines and a larger cooling package for more demanding applications.March 5, 2025RegulationsTrump's tariffs on Canadian, Mexican imports mostly suspended after briefly being in effectA 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% increase on Chinese goods took effect, many then paused again. Also: House passes bill requiring USPS to monitor trucking contractor crashes; Highway Angel helps extinguish truck fire.March 4, 2025LifeFrost laws warming up: Spring weight restrictions get under way in MichiganThe state's annual "frost law" weight restrictions begin at 6 p.m. Monday, March 3, in much of the southern half of the state. Also: Volvo recalls new VN models over brakes issue; Morgan Truck Body launches online parts store.March 3, 2025Life'No wide loads': I-40 partially reopening Saturday in NC to most trafficNorth Carolina DOT said the interstate will reopen with one lane in each direction with "unusual conditions." Also: Truck parking funding bill reintroduced in Congress; Highway Angel recognized for stopping for crash, administering CPR.February 28, 2025Previous PagePage 31 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
