Overdrive StaffBusinessCRST downsizing one-way OTR business | Truck stop prostitution sting nets arrestsThe company is reducing its one-way OTR Capacity Solutions unit, including approximately 200 power units from its fleet of more than 4,300. Also: Human trafficking, prostitution sting at I-5 truck stop; Highway Angel of the Year voting open.December 5, 2025LifeFleet owner gets prison time, to pay $1.9M in restitution for tax evasionThe owner's tax evasion scheme consisted of four different companies she operated and controlled, and involved unreported income and unpaid taxes. Also: Wisconsin DOT wants to hear from truck drivers about parking challenges; two Mexican truck drivers turned around at border for cabotage violations.December 4, 2025RegulationsTexas driver caught smuggling 23 people in sleeper | Oversize haulers' HOS exemption renewedThe driver of the bobtail truck didn't have a CDL and faces possible prison time for human smuggling. Also: FMCSA extends HOS exemption for oversize/overweight haulers; Goodyear opens call for Highway Hero award.December 3, 2025RegulationsNo winter-long HOS waiver for propane haulers: FMCSAFMCSA denied a request that would have allowed propane haulers to drive up to 12 hours a day with a 15-hour on-duty clock through the winter. Also: Relay Payments now accepted at TA, Petro locations; LED lighting company petitions for warning device waiver; more.December 3, 2025RegulationsCanada plans inspection blitz targeting misclassified operators | Three recalls hit International, Volvo, MackIn the coming weeks, inspection blitzes will be held in Ontario focusing on truck drivers misclassified as independent contractors. Also: 11K International trucks recalled for transmission issues; Mack, Volvo issue recalls for lights, more.December 1, 2025RegulationsPrepare to yield? Camaro's kamikaze pass in downtown Chicago nets crash reviewOne-way westbound multi-lane road, downtown Chicago, 10 a.m. Truck driver John Doe tangles with a Camaro attempting to squeak by on his right to miss construction barriers. Preventable? Or not.November 28, 2025ParkingTruck parking: FMCSA plans survey of 'several thousand truck drivers'FMCSA announces plans to survey truck drivers about truck parking to estimate the monetary benefits of creating new truck parking spaces. Also: 5 Michigan rest areas closing for winter; new "United for Autonomy" coalition aims to advance federal autonomous vehicle framework.November 28, 2025EquipmentLate-model used-truck sales, prices on downswing: Latest dataUsed-truck prices fell nearly 4% in October from September, according to analysts. Fusable's Price Digests data showed a pricing decline for 2-year-old sleeper trucks, while 5- and 10-year-old units' values climbed just slightly, reflecting more demand for older units. Also: Latest Highway Angel kept crash victim warm awaiting responders.November 27, 2025LifeStay watchful for cargo thieves over Thanksgiving: CargoNet | Big long-term lane closures along I-10 in No. 3 worst state for roadsVerisk CargoNet urges supply chain stakeholders, including owner-operators, to take enhanced security measures during the Thanksgiving holiday period and throughout the remainder of the year. Also: I-10 lane restrictions planned through Spring.November 26, 2025RegulationsWeek-long targeted inspection blitz nets 45 OOS violationsWyoming Highway Patrol troopers conducted 132 traffic stops and 98 inspections earlier this month during a week-long event. Also: More than 50K sign petitions urging OEMs to drop lawsuits against CARB; former Massachusetts trooper sentenced in CDL bribery scheme.November 25, 2025Previous PagePage 7 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
