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President Trump updates timeline for heavy-duty truck tariffs, adds medium-duty trucks
Trump now plans to impose a 25% tariff on both heavy- and medium-duty truck imports on Nov. 1, but questions remain.
October 7, 2025
Equipment
Test driving Volvo's all new VNL
CCJ recently got some on-highway time with Volvo's flagship tractor.
October 6, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Gear
Ex-Guard enhances front-end protection with new grille guard line
The company's new Ex-Guard MAX guards feature a new reinforced steel low bar, a Front Underrun Mitigation System, and enhanced steer tire protection over its previous grille guard line.
October 3, 2025
Equipment
Used-truck market volumes outperformed expectations in August
According to ACT Research, used Class 8 retail truck sales increased 11% in August over July's numbers, while prices fell. Also: DAT adds new carrier-friendly features to DAT One load board; one-day CMV enforcement operation leads to arrests, OOS orders.
October 2, 2025
Custom Rigs
'Light it up': Restored '90s W9, million-mile Pete 389 keep milk-haul fleet rolling
Keith and Zach Bauer, owners of Pennsylvania-based Z&K Bauer Transport, haul milk and other food-grade products in their custom trucks featured here. Keith's is a rebuilt 1996 Kenworth W900L, while Zach's is a 2008 Peterbilt 389 glider.
October 2, 2025
Pride & Polish
Last chance to enter! Show your truck with Overdrive's Pride & Polish
Today is the last day to help us put a cap on the 2025 show season with our annual virtual truck show, where Overdrive readers ultimately decide the favorites in five categories -- Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior. Enter to show your rig with photos today as deadline arrives.
October 1, 2025
Equipment
WATCH: TLG wins 2025 Successful Dealer Award
The Larson Group (TLG) has won the 2025
Successful Dealer
Award. The award was presented Tuesday during an awards banquet in Nashville.
September 30, 2025
Regulations
ICE / state officers target Cali CDLs in three-day inspection blitz | Door recall to prevent truckers being trapped in-cab
A recent enforcement blitz at an Oklahoma port of entry with ICE officers targeted drivers and trucks from California. Also: Volvo, Mack trucks recalled for trailer lighting issue; another 4K Volvos recalled for door handle problem; latest Highway Angel.
September 29, 2025
Equipment
New truck tariff will spark 'major increase in equipment costs'
The average cost of a Class 8 tractor could approach $240,000 thanks to a new 25% tariff and the existing 12% FET.
September 26, 2025
Equipment
Trump imposing 25% tariff on trucks | Driver in TX crash indicted for felony manslaughter
President Trump announced Thursday that, effective Oct. 1, the U.S. will levy a 25% tariff on imported heavy-duty trucks. Also: Felony manslaughter charges for driver in fatal I-35 crash.
September 26, 2025
Custom Rigs
Custom 2005 Peterbilt 379 a trucker's surprise, with intricate hand-pinstriping
Kimball Transportation driver Zach Held may not be an owner-operator, but he drives an owner-operator-spec'd truck that delivered on a promise made by the small fleet owner Held pulls flatbed freight for. The custom '05 379 features a bevy of custom touches throughout, including immaculate pinstriping all around.
September 25, 2025
Equipment
Used truck prices hold steady, with spot markets signaling a measure of trucking demand improvement
Minus an anticipated pre-buy of new trucks ahead of the next round of emissions regulations this year, used-truck prices leveled off, with the exception of some evidence of increased demand for late-model sleepers. Also: Rates see signs of life post-Labor Day; Texas repair shop owner arrested for "deceptive business practices."
September 24, 2025
Equipment
Fatal crash numbers falling fast in 2025 | 700 Freightliners, Western Stars caught up in recalls over steering, brakes
Through the first half of 2025, NHTSA is estimating roadway deaths are down 8.2% from the same period a year ago. Also: More than 700 trucks caught up in two recalls from Daimler Trucks; Utah officials ban trucks from "Narrows" canyon highway; Orange EV terminal tractors recalled.
September 23, 2025
Regulations
CARB rips EPA's 'sloppy and amateurish' effort to repeal GHG regs
CARB charges that the EPA is ignoring decades of its own science to repeal greenhouse gas regulations, putting public health and the economy at risk.
September 23, 2025
Regulations
Legislation would ban carrier-managed 'predatory' lease-purchase programs
The House bill would require the U.S. DOT to create regulations to prohibit predatory commercial motor vehicle lease-purchase programs by motor carriers. Also: Senate confirms trio of DOT agency administrators, yet FMCSA awaits boss vote; DOT launches audit of FMCSA's oversight of states' CDL testing programs.
September 22, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD revoked, pulled from FMCSA's 'registered devices' list | CARB's 'emergency' emissions regs after EPA waivers killed
Truck drivers and motor carriers using the ELD should revert to paper logs or logging software while looking to replace the device. Also: CARB proposes return to previous emissions regs; weight limits increased for certain ag haulers; big lane restrictions planned for I-5 bridge project.
September 19, 2025
Custom Rigs
'Dollar Bill': Impressive 1982 Peterbilt 359 powered by Cat C18 marine engine
Owner-operator Todd Scruggs has owned the truck since 2012, but it was inoperable from the time he bought until he started its rebuild in 2023. After working on the truck during his downtime over two years, the rebuild is complete and the truck is going back to work.
September 18, 2025
Equipment
Autonomous truck maker completes 'humanless' run in Houston
The Bot Auto autonomous truck tech company has announced its first hub-to-hub "humanless" run, with no driver or operator in or around the truck. Also: Truck driver sentenced to prison for cocaine possession charge; DAT adds load board options for cargo van, box truck, power only operations.
September 17, 2025
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Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran
RGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.
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