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Life
Alleged 'trucking automation' scam shut down after FTC lawsuit
The company claimed that with a $75,000 investment from a consumer, it would buy a truck in the consumer's name and operate it on their behalf. Also: Mack launches new online Truck Builder tool; TA raises $300K for St. Christopher, TAT.
September 5, 2024
Life
Big cocaine haul found in load of charcoal
Border agents in Texas discovered $3 million worth of cocaine in a truck crossing from Mexico into the U.S. Also: Best Fleets to Drive For nomination period opens; Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors recalled.
September 3, 2024
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March 24, 2025
Trucker of the Year
Trucker of the Month Alan Kitzhaber: 4 million miles, ever greater efficiency for his '95 T600
With all those safe miles in the rear view in just a single truck, the owner joins a pretty exclusive club. How'd he do it? This week's Overdrive Radio talk reveals a keen focus on preventive maintenance, and increasing efficiency.
July 15, 2024
Regulations
Driverless truck ban again heads to Calif. guv's desk
For the second year in a row, the California legislature has passed a bill to ban autonomous trucks without human operators. The governor vetoed last year's attempt. Also: Used truck prices climbing; Michigan sending safety alerts to ELDs.
August 30, 2024
Regulations
POLL: Brake Safety Week blitz ended August 31 -- did you get inspected?
Weigh in with your experience of last week's in-the-books brakes-inspection initiative. What jurisdictions were out in force that you saw?
August 30, 2024
Custom Rigs
Part-time owner-op's '97 Peterbilt 379 honors family legacy
Brendan Conlon isn't a full-time trucker, but growing up around the business left a life-long desire to stay close to it. Conlon and his grandfather, Larry Beier, built this '97 Pete together, which Conlon now drives part-time and shows to honor Beier.
August 29, 2024
Equipment
California operators frustrated with lack of EV truck incentives
Overdrive's sister publication Clean Trucking reports that CARB is not doing enough to incentivize small fleets and owner-operators to transition to "zero-emission" trucks. Also: Labor Day cargo theft warning issued; Relay names Haul of Fame inductees.
August 28, 2024
Equipment
'High, wide and ugly': The most specialized hauls of the year
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association honored some of the biggest, most complicated moves all year at its annual awards ceremony. Check out the superloads in transit here.
August 28, 2024
Channel 19
2024's most outrageous inspection fail? Mountain Dew box as a hub cover over leaky wheel seal
When it comes to inspection fails, this one might qualify for as an all-timer. This operator's attempt to use a box of soda as a hub cover over a leaky seal has interesting historical implications, but as for the immediate future, he's out of service.
August 28, 2024
Overdrive Radio
Brake blitz week re-air: Inspections should be 'preventive,' not 'punitive'
Owner-operator Warren McCurdy made clear his bone to pick with the federal CSA scoring program and all its ripple effects throughout trucking and roadside inspection systems. This Overdrive Radio originally aired in February. Listen back here.
August 26, 2024
Regulations
California lawmakers ask Newsom to delay Advanced Clean Fleets rule
Following recent lithium-ion battery fires in California, state lawmakers are asking the governor to delay a rule that would require a transition to "zero-emission" trucks. Also: ATRI launches industry issues survey; Continental recalls truck tires; more.
August 26, 2024
Regulations
'Washington is not California': State's truckers on 'zero-emission' rules
Washington State Trucking Associations is urging state leaders to reconsider aligning with California's "zero-emission" truck mandate. Also: Groendyke expands with acquisition; Love's adds 111 truck parking spaces in Bakersfield, California.
August 22, 2024
Custom Rigs
Alabama-based grain hauler's Legendary 2025 Peterbilt 589
Featuring the Legendary trim package, small fleet owner Russell Cummings' 589 features a number of exclusive treatments only available on the special-edition units. See more of the No. 64 of 589 Legendary Package Peterbilt 589 in this video.
August 22, 2024
Regulations
Tips to avoid brake violations as Brake Safety Week looms
Experts share tips for Brake Safety Week, which is scheduled for Aug. 25-31.
August 21, 2024
Gear
Garmin updates truck navigators with crowd-sourced insight integration
Garmin
Drivers using Garmin's new dēzl OTR trucking navigators can integrate the dēzl community, which offers insights and ratings from other truck drivers on parking, customer locations and more.
August 20, 2024
Life
Tesla Semi battery fire shuts down I-80 for 16 hours
I-80 finally reopened after a Tesla Semi fire burned so hot even aircraft couldn't approach for hours. Also: ATRI calls on carriers, brokers to weigh in on cargo theft; Penske debuts new used truck auction site.
August 20, 2024
Maintenance
Brake-inspection blitz next week -- ways to bone up on maintenance
Brake Safety Week kicks off August 25. Bendix offers tech tips for maintenance. Also: NACFE to focus on long-haul in next Run on Less event, with a variety of alternative fuel powertrains; Trucking Cares Foundation donates $25K to fight human trafficking.
August 19, 2024
Equipment
Mack refreshes MD Series with larger cab, more interior features
The MD Series is available with diesel or electric drivetrain options in the MD6, a Class 6 model with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 25,995 pounds, and the MD7, a Class 7 model with a GVWR of 33,000 pounds.
August 19, 2024
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