Overdrive StaffRegulationsLegislation aims to require English proficiency enforcement for all truckers that cross a scaleThe bill would require weigh stations to check CDLs for "irregularities" and enforce ELP requirements "on each commercial motor vehicle that enters a weigh station." Also: Two more sentenced in CDLs-for-bribes scheme; Volvo launches Load Finder for customers; latest Highway Angel.September 10, 2025EquipmentMajor truck OEM begins autonomous customer fleet trialsInternational Motors has launched fleet trials in partnership with autonomous truck tech developer PlusAI to test its autonomous on-highway tractor along I-35 in Texas. Also: Spot rates show little recent change; FMCSA ending acceptance of paper payments; more.September 9, 2025Reader RigsThe flatbed-hauling 1987 Peterbilt 359 of Zebedee SteinmannPowered by a Cummins N14 with a 13-speed transmission, the classic truck primarily moves flatbed freight, with the occasional RGN or reefer run.September 9, 2025RegulationsRisk rear-end hit from a tailgating four-wheeler or destroy a railroad signal arm? Trucker John Doe's choiceDoe makes his choice, and the results are dramatic -- including a preventable-accident warning letter from his safety director. How'd the National Safety Council rule in this "Preventable or not?" series installment? Find out in the video.September 9, 2025LifeForeign national charged for using stolen ID to obtain CDLA Peruvian national allegedly traveled to the U.S. in 2000 on a non-immigrant visa and used a stolen identity to maintain a Connecticut CDL, among other charges. Also: Daimler Truck named in lawsuit over R&B singer's death; Relay Payments adds Circle K to network.September 8, 2025Reader RigsOwner-operator Bobby Earl's 2015 Peterbilt 389 glider, in serviceThe ELD-exempt rig is powered by a Series 60 Detroit with an 18-speed and 3.55 rears. 43-year veteran trucker Bobby Earl had been eyeing the unit for a couple of years before he convinced the previous owner to sell it.September 5, 2025Electronic Logging DevicesFMCSA revokes registration of three more ELDsThe ELDs were removed from FMCSA's "registered devices" list. Truck drivers and fleets using the TT ELD PT30, ELOG42, and Renaissance ELD devices must discontinue their use and revert to paper logs or logging software.September 4, 2025LifeCustom Kenworth W900, $50K sweeten the pot in annual Pilot Road Warrior contestPilot is enhancing its annual Road Warrior contest by giving away a custom Kenworth W900 that will be designed by the Diesel Brothers. The Road Warrior contest recognizes truck drivers with excellent safety records and service to the community.September 3, 2025LifeSix charged in CDLs-for-bribes scheme | Huge I-65 bridge project in the offingA New Orleans restaurant owner is accused of taking payments from CDL applicants and bribing officials to pass the applicants by falsifying test results. Also: More truck parking available in Indiana; I-65 bridge construction project planned in Louisville.September 3, 2025RegulationsWill this deadly drug be added to truckers' drug-testing panel?Under the proposal, DOT-regulated workers would be tested for fentanyl and norfentanyl in keeping with Department of Health and Human Services guidelines. Also: ATRI seeks input on top industry concerns; International MVs recalled; new Love's in Texas.September 2, 2025Previous PagePage 4 of 1654Next PageTop StoriesCustom Rigs'Dressed to the Nines': 2023 Peterbilt 389 spec'd for excavation heavy haulHammett Excavation's custom 2023 Peterbilt 389 day cab is built for heavy-haul to pull an 85-ton trailer used to haul the company's excavators from job site to job site with a nine-axle setup.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers say DOT’s new rule violates their civil rightsPartners in BusinessCargo theft proliferation ups the ante on truckers' preventionOverdrive RadioIce Road Truckers' Lisa Kelly, back in action -- new show season, new bizFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
