Equipment

Cargo theft soared 13% in Q2, Class 7-8 used-truck prices up a hair to flat

Verisk CargoNet recorded 884 cargo thefts during the second quarter with a total loss value of more than $61.5 million. Also: Used-truck pricing up a hair to flat over same period; driver named Highway Angel for helping rescue captured young woman; Hawaii CDL testing exemption; Truck Parking Club lands Cat Scale investment.

July 17, 2025

Verisk CargoNet recorded 884 cargo theft incidents during the second quarter of 2025 with a total loss value of more than $61.5 million.

Built for the hammer lane: Retired boat hauler's one-of-a-kind Frankenstein 'One Piece at a Time'

From a 1953 Ford C-500 base, Wayne Trent built his boat-haul truck out of parts from other trucks, cars, vans -- even boats. See the video here for a detailed look at the various parts and pieces that brought the whole rig together.

July 17, 2025

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March 24, 2025

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56K Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for lighting issue

In the affected trucks, the lights may not illuminate as intended, and the lift axles may raise or lower when turn signals are activated. Also: New Mexico flooding prompts HOS waiver; latest Highway Angel.

July 14, 2025

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Rare 1981 'Midnight Eagle Brougham' International cabover fully restored

According to Dusty Veldkamp, who helped rebuild the rig from the frame up, the truck as spec'd from the factory was one of only five just like it.

July 10, 2025

Driverless trucking ban vetoed in Colorado | Driver busted watching YouTube at 75 mph

A bill passed by the state's legislature that would have required a CDL holder in autonomous trucks was vetoed by the governor. Also: Driver sidelined in Arizona for watching YouTube while speeding -- and being OOS; Pennsylvania hosting aggressive driving enforcement blitz.

July 9, 2025

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FTC's 'junk fees' rule could protect trucking from predatory towing

The FTC's "junk fees" regulation is in effect, and it could help truckers make a strong case against some instances of predatory towing and inflated invoices otherwise, two legal experts advise.

July 4, 2025

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Oversize-haul owner-op's 'clean and simple' 2020 Peterbilt 389

Texas-based Thomas Milstead, leased to SPB Trucking, hauls mostly high and wide platform freight with his custom 2020 Peterbilt 389. He bought the truck new in 2019.

July 3, 2025

New Yokohama drive tire offers improved fuel efficiency

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The new tire offers a seven-year unlimited retread casing warranty and is available in four sizes: 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5.

July 3, 2025

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Owner-op Kevin Bruns: A Millennial's journey through car haul and tanker to dump and now step deck

Owner-op Kevin Bruns raced his 2019 LoneStar in this past weekend's Semi Stampede at Kuhnle Motorsports Park in Ohio. With his authority today, Bruns pulls a step deck after several years of local dump truck ownership and work around quarries and construction sites in the Nashville, Tennessee, region.

July 1, 2025

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Used-truck market rife with uncertainty

Unknowns around tariffs, emissions regulations and other factors have created uncertainty in the used-truck market, according to analysts. The good news? Retail used-truck sales prices have returned to near pre-COVID levels.

June 30, 2025

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Small Fleet Champ

Sharp new glider additions to Rissler small fleet underscore driver, family value

Walk through two new glider additions to Small Fleet Champ Paul Rissler Transportation, a 2016 flattop Pete and a 2019 studio-sleeper outfitted KW picked up for Wes Martin's wife, Bev, to accompany the longtime Rissler driver OTR.

June 26, 2025

'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck

Next-generation Mack Anthem has better maneuverability and is 10% more fuel efficient for regional fleets.

June 25, 2025

Mack Trucks reintroduced its Anthem model Tuesday as 'the new standard of regional haul.'

Trucking org challenges California's authority to enforce OEM partnership

The Western States Trucking Association believes CARB didn't follow proper state procedures with its Clean Truck Partnership with trucking OEMs and cannot continue to require manufacturers to meet now-revoked regulations. Also: Senate intros axle-weight variance bill for dry-bulk haulers; new electric truck charging depot coming to Port of Oakland.

June 24, 2025

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Dywana Miller's 2013 Kenworth T660 hauls doors, machinery

The trucking veteran says the truck is "one of the best-running trucks" she's driven in her 43 years on the road.

June 24, 2025

Fleet owner charged for allegedly operating illegal chameleon carriers | Former Yellow-owned pup trailers recalled

The Houston-based owner allegedly conspired with friends and family to manage and control multiple trucking companies after being ordered not to do so by a federal court and the FMCSA. Also: Vanguard pup trailers recalled; hazmat enforcement blitz in Arizona nets 660 violations.

June 23, 2025

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2001 Peterbilt 379 is 'pride' of Top Notch Transport small fleet

Owner Patrick White noted that while the truck wasn't the matriarch of his small, West Virginia-based fleet, it has become the pride of the fleet.

June 20, 2025

Rare 190-inch Double Eagle sleeper rides on custom '96 International

Pennsylvania-based Jesse Shirey found the truck three years ago sitting by a barn surrounded by weeds. With his wife and father, Shirey rebuilt the rig from the ground up, inside and out.

June 19, 2025

Unannounced brake inspection blitz sidelines 400 trucks | Renewed HOS waiver for heavy-specialized haulers

Inspectors across North America conducted more than 4,500 inspections on April 22 and put 398 trucks out-of-service for brakes-related violations. Also: FMCSA renews HOS waiver for oversize/overweight haulers; $1.4 million in video game consoles stolen from truck; Texas police find 25 being smuggled in box truck.

June 18, 2025

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Less than two weeks left to enter Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Championship

Time is running out! Test your trucking mettle for a chance to take home the 2025 title belt in Overdrive's Small Fleet Championship, with entries open through July 31. Four finalist fleets will ultimately square off in Nashville in late October at event sponsor NASTC's annual conference. Fleets of 3 to 30 trucks are eligible to compete.

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Built for the hammer lane: Retired boat hauler's one-of-a-kind Frankenstein 'One Piece at a Time'

FMCSA Administrator nominee Derek Barrs fielded questions from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Wednesday in the first step toward his potential confirmation.

FMCSA Administrator nominee Derek Barrs makes first Congressional appearance

Dozens of trucks competed in the Super Truck Beauty Contest at the 2025 Walcott Truckers Jamboree at the Iowa 80 Truckstop.

Custom-rigs winners crowned at annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Full results

The ALL NEW JBL FLIP 7 - Featuring AI sound boost, deeper base, longer battery life, and Auracast... it's MADE to be HEARD.

The ALL NEW JBL FLIP 7 - Featuring AI sound boost, deeper base, longer battery life, and Auracast... it's MADE to be HEARD.

One owner-op's secret weapons for trucking biz bookkeeping, analysis

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Pride & Polish

Overdrive’s annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show attracts entries from across the nation showcasing show-quality design, mechanical ingenuity and plenty of trucking-business pride. Find recent-history awards shows, in-depth features about the winners, and more.

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