Overdrive StaffBusinessDiesel prices back on the rise, spot rates flat to mixedSince hitting a nearly 4-year low earlier this month, diesel's up 12 cents nationwide, with spot rates flat to mixed. Also: Ohio couple who owned trucking companies pleaded guilty to pandemic loan fraud charges.June 17, 2025LifeHouse committee clears bill to help veterans transition to transportation jobsThe bill would require the identification of barriers to hiring military veterans for jobs in various transportation industries, including trucking. Also: Outpost acquires four new locations for trucking terminals, parking; Love's expands along I-70.June 16, 2025RegulationsCalifornia fires back at Trump, doubles down on emissions regsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling for further advancements of the state's clean vehicle transition and development of the next generation of emissions-related policy. Also: Overhaul warns of driving through protest-affected areas; CAT Scale app now supports spread-axle weighs.June 13, 2025LifeMajor cross-border cocaine bust | Two more autonomous trucks moving frac sand in TexasPolice arrested nine individuals and seized nearly $50 million of cocaine in busting a truck-involved drug trafficking ring. Also: Mack intros digital builder to help prospective buyers of new Mack Pioneer; Atlas Energy expands autonomous oilfield operations.June 12, 2025RegulationsLawmaker's third attempt to ban driverless trucks in state | Cargo theft recovered: Thief had no-name Cali CDLSince an outright driverless truck ban has been vetoed twice, the new bill instead would allow driverless trucks to operate in a limited capacity in the state. Also: Drivers wanted for semi-autonomous trucking simulator study -- weigh in on safety, competition; $1.6M cargo theft recovered.June 11, 2025BusinessNew carrier-focused features added to major load boardTruckstop has added four new features to its load board, with three more on the way, to provide carriers with more visibility into loads and make it easier to work with trusted brokers.June 10, 2025RegulationsOregon DOT moves on scale dodgers, issues more than 100 ticketsOregon police recently stopped some 490-plus truck drivers for illegally bypassing scales, bringing them back for inspection and ultimately ticketing 122 of them. Also: Interstate Health expands; Love's continues growth, adding parking spaces at two new locations.June 10, 2025Regulations$90M available to states, schools for training efforts: FMCSA | Latest recallsThe agency will no longer consider Biden-era racial equity and climate change provisions when determining funding recipients for its CDL Program Implementation grants. Also: Peterbilt issues recall for potential brakes issue; small recall hits Mack Granites.June 9, 2025Equipment'Big Beautiful Bill' AI provisions could halt state driverless bans | Senator pushes investigation of Chinese automated trucking companyBudget legislation's provision to halt state regulation of AI modified in Senate committee. Also: Reports indicated TuSimple violated an agreement with the U.S. government by sending sensitive information about driving tech to Chinese state-linked entities; Truck Parking Club hits another milestone; Truckstop's founder returns as interim CEO.June 6, 2025LifeAnother Louisiana staged-crash scheme busted | Brake Safety Week dates announcedA truck driver allegedly conspired with others to stage a crash to defraud his employer out of approximately $10 million in damages. Also: CVSA's Brake Safety Week set for late August; California fleet owner charged for $2 million credit card fraud scheme.June 5, 2025Previous PagePage 7 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.RegulationsState Department pauses truck driving visas: Who is and isn't impactedBusinessHigh-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize haulingCustom RigsHarlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more modsFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
