Overdrive StaffBusinessDiesel prices down 37 cents since hitting 2025 high mark, reefer rates on holiday tearWith the ongoing six-week downswing, fuel prices are slightly lower than they were to end 2024. Also: Spot rates for vans, reefers, end the year strong; CDL skills test waiver granted to Massachusetts for Martha's Vineyard drivers; Maine police looking for 4-wheeler violations around trucks.December 31, 2025Pride & PolishPride & Polish: Meet the 2025 champsFour truck owners have been crowned champions in five categories in the 2025 Pride & Polish competition. View a replay of the awards ceremony and photos of the winners here.December 30, 2025Hours of ServiceBill would apply ag short-haul HOS regs year-roundThe bill would extend the time period for application of the ag hours exemption within 150 air-miles of origin or destination. Also: Previously-recalled Mack Granites hit with another; Idaho enforcement initiative focuses on weight, securement.December 30, 2025Hours of ServiceHOS waivers in 20 states as FMCSA responds to regional emergenciesFMCSA last week either extended or launched new regional emergency declarations that, in total, cover nearly half the country.December 29, 2025VoicesPOLL: Owner-ops, what's your biz outlook headed into 2026?Get ready to turn the page on a new year -- weigh in here with your trucking business outlook for 2026.December 25, 2025BusinessHOS regs relief in a new state | Cargo theft: Resist complacency over holidaysCargo theft during the winter holiday period increased by approximately 82% from 2020 to 2024. Also: Nebraska heating fuel haulers join growing list of states offering HOS relief.December 24, 2025Regulations87 truck drivers arrested in Cali immigration initiatives | Rates on strong spot runBorder Patrol and ICE officers conducted two separate operations that led to the arrests of 87 alleged "illegal aliens" with CDLs. Also: Rates trending up, but long-term trend uncertain; FMCSA planning next step of warning-device study.December 23, 2025Hours of ServiceMore HOS relief in three states | Love's factoring expanding with TBS, othersChristmas week saw fuel haulers in New York, Maine and Kansas gifted ability to operate under temporary HOS waivers. Also: Proposed merger of rail giants Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern hit with pushback; Love's Financial expands with TBS Factoring and other acquisitions; driver-focused dealership opens in Georgia.December 22, 2025RegulationsDefense bill signed by Trump includes military-freight, trucker-friendly provisionsOwner-operators, carriers and drivers hauling military freight and HHG moves get some support in the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act. Also: Spot rates: Seasonal decline, and some strength, in latest full week; FMCSA grants temporary HOS exemption renewal for railroad associations.December 19, 2025BusinessFleets, truckers talk pay, respect: What Drivers WantThe annual "What Drivers Want" survey asked truckers why fleets have a hard time finding and keeping drivers, and 81% of survey respondents chose "Pay," more than any other single factor. But close behind was bedrock "Respect" for those on the front lines of any trucking business, large or small.December 19, 2025Previous PagePage 5 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
