Overdrive StaffRegulationsCongress 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, 2025BusinessTrump's tariffs aimed at Chinese, Mexican, Canadian importsHow might a bona fide "trade war" impact domestic freight? This and other questions swirled after news of tariffs going into effect Tuesday, February 4. "No leader wants to be seen as weak," noted one analyst, predicting likely further escalation.February 2, 2025Previous PagePage 33 of 1664Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive Radio'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough timesThe January Trucker of the Month credits here tells a story of perseverance through accidents and injuries, and building a team around him to excel despite the barriers fate’s thrown at him. His rock-solid biz foundation? Ashlyn White, his wife, who nominated him for the honor.Custom Rigs'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 buildRegulationsELD 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 entirely
