Overdrive StaffRegulationsGroup of senators ask EPA to withdraw Phase 3 greenhouse gas regsA group of 27 U.S. senators last week penned a letter to the EPA voicing concerns over the agency's Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Lighting recalls for International, Western Star trucks; latest Highway AngelMay 30, 2023Reader RigsClassic Peterbilt 359A runs daily hauling grain, produceThe rig, owned by Gib Gray, sports a 3406B Cat with a 13-speed and sits on a 270-inch wheelbase.May 30, 2023EquipmentNearly 800 trucks sidelined during unannounced inspection blitzCVSA's annual unannounced Brake Safety Day, this year held April 19, saw 773 trucks placed out of service. Also: ACT reports that, while rates are still in favor of shippers, a rebalancing is underway; latest Highway Angel.May 26, 2023ParkingSt. Paul, Minnesota, officially bans truck parkingBeginning next year, St. Paul will join its Twin Cities neighbor in banning truck parking on city streets. Also: Washington state to require bathroom access for truckers; HHG mover pleads guilty to scheme; new Sheetz location offers diesel, parking.May 25, 2023ParkingAnother Minnesota city eyes truck parking banSt. Paul's city council is considering new ordinance that would extend its truck parking ban from only residential areas to any street in the city. Also: Progressive Insurance offering roadside assistance coverage; Broker joins Volvo autonomous program.May 24, 2023Partners in BusinessHow to prep for the downturn as an owner -- it's always right around the corner"When you shut that key off" as a truck operator, "learn to use that time as an asset" to focus on your business acumen as the owner -- and stay ahead of the worst of trucking times that will inevitably arrive.May 24, 2023GearCobra's 75 All Road: Advanced signal processing, compact design aims to change CB radio gameThe 75 All Road CB sits outside what over-the-road truckers are used to for CB technology through the years. In this video, the company walks us through the various features built into the dual-mode AM/FM unit with bluetooth headset pairing.May 24, 2023BusinessCatch the replay: Work-life balance for owner-operators, even in a down marketTuesday, May 23, Innovative Logistics Group founder Adam Wingfield and Silver Creek Transportation owner Jason Cowan presented this wide-ranging talk around issues of business balance for owner-operators. Register to watch the replay here.May 23, 2023BusinessRoadcheck's rates bump, and a precipitous rise in cargo theftCargo theft activity is up 41% this year compared to 2022, CargoNet reports, and activity is expected to increase during the long holiday weekend. Also: Rates jumped during Roadcheck; Mack names winners of 2024 calendar contest; latest Highway Angel.May 23, 2023BusinessFTR lookback: Trucking conditions index on steady March downwardPoor spot market rates and financing costs drove FTR's Trucking Conditions Index deeper into negative territory for its March measure. Also: Radio Nemo honoring fallen heroes with four days of Memorial Day programming; latest Highway Angel.May 22, 2023Previous PagePage 93 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
