Overdrive StaffRegulationsHours regs waived for wildfire relief haulers in western Canada | I-15, I-95 closures upcomingDrivers hauling relief supplies into Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories are exempt from HOS regs through September. Also: I-15, I-95 lane closures upcoming; Love's launches annual Children's Miracle Network fundraising campaign.August 24, 2023RegulationsFMCSA taking another look at truckers' detention time with operational, safety impacts under the microscopeThe study would collect data from carriers to determine the safety impacts of detention on trucking operations. Also: More than a third of U.S. bridges need major repairs or replacement; latest Highway Angel.August 23, 2023BusinessFuel prices level off after recent hikes | High drama at two crash scenesDiesel prices are up 62 cents from 2023's low, but remain 52 cents lower than a year ago on average. Also: Trucker recognized for helping at SUV rollover accident scene; driver uninjured after truck rolls off I-84 onto surface street.August 22, 2023Reader RigsJerry Graham's ISO tank-hauling 389The rig sports a 565-hp Cummins ISX tuned to 600 horsepower and 2,050 lb.-ft. of torque with a 13-speed and 3.55 rears.August 22, 2023EquipmentIt's official: Nikola truck fires prompt battery-electric recallsNikola announced last week it was beginning the process to recall the trucks, and the recall was made official Aug. 18. Also: Severe-duty Autocars recalled; new Love's in Nevada; Arizona TA gets new restaurant.August 21, 2023EquipmentFirst 'autonomous truckport' opens in GeorgiaAutonomous tech firm Kodiak Robotics opened its first "autonomous truckport" in Villa Rica, Georgia, which will serve as the company's eastern hub for autonomous operations. It allows for fueling, inspections and more of autonomous trucks.August 21, 2023Reader RigsOwner's 2016 Western Star pulls conestoga nationwideDavid Bowers' 4900EX is powered by a 505-hp Detroit DD15 with a 13-speed.August 18, 2023LifeTrucker honored for thwarting child-trafficking attemptThe driver witnessed children in a cage in the back of a pickup at a rest stop in a border state along I-10, reported it to police and followed the truck until help arrived.August 18, 2023EquipmentFontaine's new modular lowbed heavy-specialized trailer | Brake inspection, maintenance tipsNew Fontaine lowbed trailer series debuts in multiple configurations. Also: Bendix offers brake-inspection refresher and resources ahead of the Brake Safety Week blitz kicking off Sunday; Werner to haul Capitol Christmas Tree this year.August 17, 2023BusinessDiesel prices add 57 cents in one month | Three-state surveillance net yields narcotics distribution charge for driverFuel's national average shot up another 14 cents last week to $4.38 per gallon. Also: Canadian truck driver busted with 850 pounds of suspected cocaine in New York; FleetPride acquires Washington state-based repair shop.August 16, 2023Previous PagePage 83 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearKelsey, Penn, Shelly: Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year finalistsDown to the wire in 2025, it's due time to celebrate what's been a year full of inspiring stories of triumph over adversity for Overdrive's Trucker of the Year contenders. Big congrats to all 10 competitors in the field, and especially this year's finalists, three independents at the top of their owner-operator business game.Custom RigsNorth Carolina lumber hauler's 1,000-hp 2000 Pete 379Overdrive RadioRed Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three yearsRegulationsFMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?Featured SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
