Overdrive StaffRegulationsTrucker John Doe v. Porsche's Grand Prix-style pass on city road: Preventable or not?John Doe's haul through city traffic is violently interrupted by an impatient driver of a yellow Porsche in the midst of what can only be described as a Grand Prix-style maneuver. Could the crash be anything other than nonpreventable?July 18, 2025EquipmentCargo theft soared 13% in Q2, Class 7-8 used-truck prices up a hair to flatVerisk CargoNet recorded 884 cargo thefts during the second quarter with a total loss value of more than $61.5 million. Also: Used-truck pricing up a hair to flat over same period; driver named Highway Angel for helping rescue captured young woman; Hawaii CDL testing exemption; Truck Parking Club lands Cat Scale investment.July 17, 2025ParkingDedicated funding for parking, prohibition of speed-limiter mandate, more among DOT appropriations provisionsThe House Appropriations Committee will meet Thursday on the fiscal year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bill. Also: House bill looks to allow hair drug test results to be reported to FMCSA Clearinghouse; latest Highway Angel.July 16, 2025RegulationsAnother state takes aim at 'predatory' towingA new law effective this month in Indiana puts more regulations on towing companies in an attempt to cut down on "predatory" tows. Also: North Carolina's truck booting/towing legislation signed into law; one-day Texas enforcement blitz results; new BEV terminal tractor.July 15, 2025Equipment56K Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for lighting issueIn the affected trucks, the lights may not illuminate as intended, and the lift axles may raise or lower when turn signals are activated. Also: New Mexico flooding prompts HOS waiver; latest Highway Angel.July 14, 2025LifeNHTSA: Highway fatalities fall for 12th straight quarterThe agency estimated a 6.3% decrease in traffic fatalities across the U.S. in the first quarter of 2025. Also: $23M meth bust in load of papayas; 1K CDLs canceled as part of human- and drug-smuggling crackdown by Laredo Sector Border Patrol.July 11, 2025LifeLandstar owner-op wins new truck in company's 51st truck giveawayLandstar owner-operator George Eason won a 2026 Freightliner Cascadia during Landstar's BCO All-Star Celebration earlier this month. The company also recognized 129 new Million Mile Safe Drivers and Roadstar honorees and honored one owner-operator with a special BCO Lifetime Achievement Award.July 11, 2025LifeTruck driver faces prison time for fraudulent tax-prep side businessThe Georgia-based truck driver pleaded guilty to mail fraud charges related to falsifying tax forms as part of his "ghost" tax-prep side business. Also: Truck-friendly RaceTrac, RaceWay now accepting Relay Payments; Virginia DMV exemption for Skill Performance Evaluation Certificate provisionally renewed.July 10, 2025RegulationsDriverless trucking ban vetoed in Colorado | Driver busted watching YouTube at 75 mphA bill passed by the state's legislature that would have required a CDL holder in autonomous trucks was vetoed by the governor. Also: Driver sidelined in Arizona for watching YouTube while speeding -- and being OOS; Pennsylvania hosting aggressive driving enforcement blitz.July 9, 2025RegulationsTexas floods prompt regs relief for disaster respondersTruck drivers providing direct assistance to the devastating floods in Texas have been granted relief from certain federal regs through Aug. 4. Also: Propane haulers ask for wintertime hours-of-service regs waiver; Oregon ups enforcement on unauthorized household goods movers.July 8, 2025Previous PagePage 4 of 1649Next PageTop StoriesCSA's Data TrailToughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks offAnalysis of nationwide violation data shows the states where truckers might expect next week's brakes inspection event, CVSA's Brake Safety Week, to feature the most intense scrutiny on the truck and trailer's stopping power.BusinessHigh-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize haulingCustom RigsHarlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more modsRegulationsDOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crashFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
