Watch: Bobtailing Tesla sails down a California highway

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'Alfalfa Cruiser': Pickett Custom Trucks' first show truck in two decades

The 2019 Peterbilt 389 glider is owned by Jason Flores, owner of New Mexico-based Dan Dee Dairy. Rod Pickett and team have been building high-end working trucking trucks for decades, but Pickett said this is the first full-on show truck he's built in 25 years.

Three-truck Black Sheep Express owner-operator Sam Kelly is Overdrive's Trucker of the Month for April, putting him in the running for the 2026 annual honor. Enter your own business via the initial entry form at this link.

The problem-solver: Trucker of the Month Sam Kelly's big biz comeback

Are you ready for Roadcheck? Friendly reminder: the annual inspection event's upcoming May 12-14. Keep tuned next week for a little more advance reporting.

FMCSA's state DataQs reform sparks call for 'frivolous'-challenge penalties

Flatbed freight's remarkable rise -- total rates up, fuel dips again

Super Ego's 'chameleon' network includes some of the most dangerous fleets in trucking

20% MPG boost: GDL Enterprise's right-place, right-time new-truck investment

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