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Small Fleet Champ
Right-sizing for management: MRL Transport owner Mark Ledford hits five trucks
Ledford got his start trucking after working a dock where his manager said Ledford would never drive truck. Not only would he drive, he'd grow a fleet well beyond 30 trucks before selling out. MRL Transport is his second turn in the barrel, and Ledford's hit a profitability sweet spot.
September 9, 2025
Equipment
Major truck OEM begins autonomous customer fleet trials
International Motors has launched fleet trials in partnership with autonomous truck tech developer PlusAI to test its autonomous on-highway tractor along I-35 in Texas. Also: Spot rates show little recent change; FMCSA ending acceptance of paper payments; more.
September 9, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Overdrive Radio
Small-biz trucking success, with family assist: The woman behind owner-operator Jason Shelly
The owner-op's journey in business has benefited from all manner of family support, none more so than his wife's. Shelly strives to pay it forward in all sorts of ways, and does so in this Overdrive Radio with emphasis on family's importance to all manner of owner-operators' biz success.
September 8, 2025
Life
Foreign national charged for using stolen ID to obtain CDL
A Peruvian national allegedly traveled to the U.S. in 2000 on a non-immigrant visa and used a stolen identity to maintain a Connecticut CDL, among other charges. Also: Daimler Truck named in lawsuit over R&B singer's death; Relay Payments adds Circle K to network.
September 8, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA, other agencies update timelines for bevy of in-progress regs
The Spring 2025 Unified Agenda from the federal government provides timing updates for regulations such as EPA's rollback of GHG Phase 3, FMCSA's look at sexual harassment of truckers and trainees, new entrant carrier knowledge tests and many more.
September 8, 2025
Small Fleet Champ
Meet Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists
Spanning seven states and hauling niches from milk and other food grade tankers to dry vans, step decks and flatbeds, RGNs and reefers, these fine fleets are semi-finalists in Overdrive's Small Fleet Championship, with title belts on the line among other perks from award sponsor NASTC.
September 5, 2025
Regulations
Trump regs agenda updates timelines for broker transparency, emergency braking, other rules
The Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions was released Thursday and offers an update on timing for a number of rulemakings in the works at DOT and other federal departments.
September 4, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA revokes registration of three more ELDs
The ELDs were removed from FMCSA's "registered devices" list. Truck drivers and fleets using the TT ELD PT30, ELOG42, and Renaissance ELD devices must discontinue their use and revert to paper logs or logging software.
September 4, 2025
Overdrive Radio
Lending a hand up the ladder: Legacy of mentorship for Trucker of the Month Jason Shelly
Shelly's legacy is no doubt a work in progress with plenty working years ahead, yet he's building it by prioritizing mentorship to young truckers with an eye on getting in business as owner-operators.
September 2, 2025
Regulations
Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz puts 600 out of service
CVSA inspectors discovered more than 1,100 violations in 4,629 inspections of trucks transporting hazardous materials during an unannounced inspection blitz. Also: Cargo theft expected to soar around Labor Day; wildfire HOS waiver extended.
August 29, 2025
Partners in Business
Why your trucking insurance premums keep rising (and ways to stop the bleeding)
Owner-operators who get their own authority often are surprised by how costly, complex and time-consuming liability coverage can be, especially as a startup. Here's some ways to control costs, even with average premiums as high as they've ever been.
August 27, 2025
Business
Fuel prices down a dime over last month, spot rates mixed
Diesel prices have fallen for five straight weeks after hitting a 2025 high in July; spot rates have been mixed, depending on segment. Also: Former state troopers sentenced CDL test fraud roles; latest Highway Angel's harrowing story of helping truck driver involved in crash.
August 26, 2025
Trucker of the Year
Carving a niche in fresh meat, multistop delivery: Trucker of the Month
Jason Shelly's living his own maxim to work at what you love. Multistop hand-unload deliveries aren't for every reefer hauler, the Trucker of the Month knows, but there's security in the difficulty.
August 26, 2025
Business
High-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize hauling
There is a lot of nuance to the heavy-haul/oversize trucking niche. Equipment is more expensive, insurance requirements are higher, permitting and pilot cars add operational costs and much more. Are the rates worth the hassle?
August 21, 2025
Partners in Business
Controlling tire costs: Spec for performance, value long-term
Beyond price, what truly matters in a truck tire? In this guide, part of Overdrive's Partners in Business playbook, insights on how to spec for both performance and value to keep costs in line over the long term, and get the most out of every mile.
August 20, 2025
Regulations
DOT gives owner-ops, fleets more time to weigh in on next highway bill
Transportation stakeholders now have through Sept. 8 to voice their wants and needs for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Also: Truckstop.com expands factoring offering with acquisition; driver honored for quick response to late-night crash.
August 19, 2025
Overdrive Radio
Rise of the 'non-domiciled CDL' for non-citizen truck drivers: Safety, rates, security
In Overdrive Radio this week, Executive Editor Alex Lockie and NAPTA's Raman Dhillon both offer perspective on the "non-domiciled CDL" and issues of truck driver training, vetting, and more. Get the inside story on Lockie's July report and the reasons why this little-known license has gained federal attention.
August 18, 2025
Business
Trucking insurance prices at all-time high | Lawsuits against OEMs dropped
Medical costs, vehicle and parts replacement costs and more are driving insurance premiums to all-time highs. Also: FTC, Nebraska attorney general drop lawsuits against OEMs over CARB partnerships; parts distributor donates $115K to charities.
August 13, 2025
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Small Fleet Champ
Right-sizing for management: MRL Transport owner Mark Ledford hits five trucks
Ledford got his start trucking after working a dock where his manager said Ledford would never drive truck. Not only would he drive, he'd grow a fleet well beyond 30 trucks before selling out. MRL Transport is his second turn in the barrel, and Ledford's hit a profitability sweet spot.
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