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Major cross-border cocaine bust | Two more autonomous trucks moving frac sand in Texas

Police arrested nine individuals and seized nearly $50 million of cocaine in busting a truck-involved drug trafficking ring. Also: Mack intros digital builder to help prospective buyers of new Mack Pioneer; Atlas Energy expands autonomous oilfield operations.

June 12, 2025

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Faith, fate, and one big bunk: A pair of custom KWs, one with a 120-inch ARI sleeper

Owner John Rissler tells the tale of two Sovereign Blue KW W900s, a 2000 studio sleeper and a 2003 with a custom big bunk, the latter with a wild history as a bank repo bought straight from the government. They've been integral to his family's last quarter century trucking.

June 12, 2025

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Lawmaker's third attempt to ban driverless trucks in state | Cargo theft recovered: Thief had no-name Cali CDL

Since an outright driverless truck ban has been vetoed twice, the new bill instead would allow driverless trucks to operate in a limited capacity in the state. Also: Drivers wanted for semi-autonomous trucking simulator study -- weigh in on safety, competition; $1.6M cargo theft recovered.

June 11, 2025

Aurora Autonomous Truck

Bridgestone adds new size for popular steer tire

Bridgestone is now offering its FS509 steer tire in 11R22.5 with G and H load ranges, adding to its existing 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 options.

June 11, 2025

Bridgestone FS509 steer tire

Up close with ReVolt Motors' diesel-electric hybrid Peterbilt 379 retrofit

ReVolt says its system -- a 9-liter Scania diesel engine powering a generator, which charges a 210 kWh battery pack -- can achieve at least 12 miles per gallon in targeted applications and generate about 40% in fuel savings.

June 10, 2025

ReVolt Motors' diesel-electric hybrid retrofit Peterbilt 379 looks mostly like a traditional diesel truck from the outside with the hood down.

Roadcheck fails crossing the scales in 2025

From securement nightmares to air lines that breathe in all the wrong places and tires that once were but are no more, here's some of the worst inspection fails from Roadcheck 2025.

June 10, 2025

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$90M available to states, schools for training efforts: FMCSA | Latest recalls

The agency will no longer consider Biden-era racial equity and climate change provisions when determining funding recipients for its CDL Program Implementation grants. Also: Peterbilt issues recall for potential brakes issue; small recall hits Mack Granites.

June 9, 2025

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Electronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance

Many new heavy trucks ditch traditional airbrake knobs for electronic switches for better safety and simplified maintenance.

June 7, 2025

What if your trailer could take the load off your diesel?

The Range Energy company's goal is in part to answer the question. Its electric-drive, retrofit-capable eTrailer System to power trailers (and reefer units) could be one to keep an eye on as it comes into production, expected next year.

June 6, 2025

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'Big Beautiful Bill' AI provisions could halt state driverless bans | Senator pushes investigation of Chinese automated trucking company

Budget legislation's provision to halt state regulation of AI modified in Senate committee. Also: Reports indicated TuSimple violated an agreement with the U.S. government by sending sensitive information about driving tech to Chinese state-linked entities; Truck Parking Club hits another milestone; Truckstop's founder returns as interim CEO.

June 6, 2025

Owner-operator John Treadway's 'Teal Appeal' 1998 Peterbilt 379

Treadway's rig is painted in Harley Davidson's Frosted Teal color to match his 2017 Harley Ultra Classic. He showed the truck at MATS this past March in Louisville, Kentucky.

June 5, 2025

New tire for hotshots, cargo van owner-operators

Michelin North America

Michelin's new Agilis CrossClimate 2 tire is set to be available in 18 sizes, covering 90% and more of the commercial light truck market, with more sizes planned to be made available in October 2025.

June 4, 2025

Michelin Agilis Crossclimate 2 Lt225 Slash 75 R16

Will CARB's emissions deal with truck makers survive Congress' waiver revocation?

CARB and the Clean Freight Coalition are at odds over whether California's deal with truck and engine manufacturers will persist despite Congress voting to disapprove of EPA waivers granted to CARB. Also: Diesel hits lowest average since 2021; virtual 5K to benefit St. Christopher Fund.

June 4, 2025

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Battery issue, fire potential prompt recall of 21K Western Stars

In the affected trucks, a stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit. Also: Different battery issue leads to Volvo VNL recall; Macks recalled for seat belt issue; 13 Love's locations upgraded.

June 2, 2025

Western Star 49x

Owner-operator Troy Bolin's V8 Cat 3408-powered 1979 Peterbilt 359

Bull-hauling owner-operator Bolin grew up fascinated with the 359, knowing its prior owner. When it came up for sale in 1991, he bought it and has held onto it since. Here, he offers a detailed history of the Cat V8-powered 302-inch wheelbase rig, a real rarity.

May 29, 2025

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Honoring a father's legacy with Tim Eacret of EZ Pete Interiors

There are some dads who, in not giving their children everything they’d like materially, wind up giving them something of far greater value. That describes the father of Tim Eacret, proprietor of truck-upholstery specialist EZ Pete Interiors, who honors his dad's legacy in this week's Overdrive Radio.

May 26, 2025

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Peterbilt's second-gen 579EV: Walkaround, overview

A close look at Peterbilt's second generation battery-electric tractor model, the 579EV, shows progress since the first-gen debuted in 2020. Updates deliver more range, a new powertrain and faster charging for short-haul/dray owners.

May 23, 2025

Rollback of CARB emissions regs closer to reality

The Senate on Thursday joined the House in passing joint resolutions formally disapproving of California's Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnibus Low-NOx rules. White House signature is likely, as is court action from California.

May 22, 2025

Senate Carb Revocation Passage

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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.

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

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DataQs reform: FMCSA pivots to new state requirements for funding

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Clock is ticking: One month left to enter Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Championship

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

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