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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.
April 30, 2026
Equipment
Stop if you must, but coast if you can: Fuel savings add up
Anticipating traffic lights by approaching slowly, avoiding coming to a complete stop unless and until you have to, will save fuel and reduce equipment wear. It's one among a whopping 80 ways owners can save fuel detailed in the special report you can download here.
April 29, 2026
Equipment
Nomination period open for industry dealer award programs
Nominations of your trusted truck dealer are being accepted by
Overdrive’s
sister publication
Trucks, Parts, Service
for its annual award programs recognizing new and used medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer dealers.
April 27, 2026
Equipment
80 ways to maximize your truck's fuel efficiency
Nearly every aspect of your trucking operation will impact fuel costs, not just your right foot. In this special report, find 80 different tactics owner-operators, small fleet owners, company drivers and all manner of equipment purchasers and maintenance managers can use to reduce fuel costs.
April 24, 2026
Gear
Cummins' power inverters range from 120 to as high as 5K watts
Cummins, Inc.
While most truckers thinks about horsepower when they think of Cummins, the manufacturer offers power in watts with a line of inverters to fit most owner-operators’ needs.
April 24, 2026
Custom Rigs
Close look: How Trucker of the Year hits 10.5 mpg with '19 Freightliner mods, operations
In addition to his Cascadia and Utility dry van's specs, owner-op John Penn made big aero improvements, particularly on the trailer. Run through aero and other significant upgrades, in addition to operational mods for fuel efficiency, with Penn in this video.
April 23, 2026
Equipment
Used-truck purchasing heating up: Pricing offers mixed signals in latest data
An increase in Class 8 used-truck sales volume, coupled with relatively steady pricing, suggests more confidence in the freight market from buyers, according to one analyst.
April 22, 2026
Overdrive Radio
Just how high has owner-ops' truck-trailer maintenance cost moved?
According to ATBS, in 2025 owner-operators spent upward of $14,000 on average. That's 15 cents of maintenance for every single mile run. What's your set-aside for truck and trailer upkeep? If you haven’t boosted the number in a while, there's no time like the present.
April 20, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Meeting a namesake: Dills Transportation's hand-throttle '07 Pete cleaned up in first show
Owner-operator Jeff Dills makes good on trucking determination despite a 1990s motorcycle accident robbing use of his legs. His 379 cleaned up in its first MATS, and caught Overdrive editor Todd Dills' eye for obvious reasons. Are the two related? Some likelihood, no doubt...
April 17, 2026
Custom Rigs
Like-original '76 Peterbilt COE stands proud, bingo plate and all
Apart from the frame, which came from a 2025 Kenworth T680, Luke Rethwisch's 1976 Peterbilt 352H cabover was built to be as close to factory original as possible.
April 16, 2026
Parking
Truck parking replacing old coops | Trailer thefts surface in fraudulent VINs case
Among projects this construction season, Ohio's adding 144 truck parking spaces at decommissioned weigh stations. Also: New Hampshire police sideline 35 trucks, 14 drivers in one-day blitz; $287K falsified VIN trailer scheme; latest Highway Angel.
April 16, 2026
Equipment
Autonomous trucking firms want warning-device waiver extension
Aurora has been operating under a limited exemption since October that expires this summer. It now requests a full, five-year exemption. Also: Truckstop.com loads integrated in Trucker Path load board app; Kenworth adds new front-end option for vocational tractor.
April 15, 2026
Equipment
Former Montgomery Transport assets, more up for auction | Mack, Volvo recalls
Late-model sleepers and day cabs, dry vans, flatbeds available in online auction through April 21. Also: Volvo, Mack trucks recalled; FMCSA reinstates state's non-domiciled CDL program.
April 14, 2026
Reader Rigs
Flatbedder's '03 Pete running strong
Gerry O'Grady has been behind the wheel of this 2003 379 since the rig was just two years old.
April 14, 2026
Equipment
Quick spin in Volvo's VNR regional truck
The VNR lineup is highly customizable, offering various cab sizes from the VNR 300 day cab to the 660 sleeper.
April 14, 2026
Maintenance
New truck parts-sourcing platform with AI voice, chat, visual-recognition assist
An "interview" with the brand-new PartsNow.ai's voice-assist parts engine didn't get us all the way to a DEF filter, but the generated voice knew enough to fill in some unknowns. In this story, how a Tennessee trailer-shop owner and a developer well across the ponds built on two decades of friendship.
April 13, 2026
Parking
Baltimore officials eye severe truck parking restrictions in residential areas
A bill before the Baltimore City Council would restrict truck parking in residential areas and institute fines of up to $500 for violations. Also: Electric-truck charging hub can service 200-plus trucks a day; Mack launches new digital owner's manuals.
April 10, 2026
Equipment
Kenworth celebrates America's 250th with reimagined 'TourAmerica' paint scheme
The new design pays tribute to the iconic mid‑1990s TourAmerica T600 paint scheme, reimagined and refined for modern production while preserving a recognizable heritage.
April 10, 2026
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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.
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