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Fontaine intros car-haul conversion kits for Western Star, Kenworth models

The conversions lower the cab heights of the Western Star 49X and Kenworth T880 and W990 models to accommodate car-haul trailers of the customer's choice.

September 6, 2024

Fontaine Western Star car-haul convesion

'Less is more' with James Churchill & Sons' custom 2023 Kenworth W9

Derek Bates operates the truck for Wisconsin-based James Churchill & Sons Trucking. He hauls chrome steel out to Arizona and California twice a month with the truck, which he's added a handful of custom mods to.

September 5, 2024

Derek Bates' 2023 Kenworth W900

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Pride & Polish: Cast your votes for your favorites

The voting period for Overdrive's Pride & Polish virtual truck show is now open. Readers can select their favorite truck in each of five categories -- Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Antique, Interior and Limited Mileage/Show -- to determine finalists.

September 5, 2024

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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

RivX marketing slide from FTC complaint

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

Cocaine found in load of charcoal

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

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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

Driverless-ready Kodiak Robotics truck

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

Inspection Barn

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

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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

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'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

'From September 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023, Bragg Companies moved two colossal solid rocket boosters, weighing over 100,000 pounds each, from the Mojave Space Port to their new home at the California Science Center in Los Angeles,' SC&RA wrote.

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

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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

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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

Tesla Semi truck fire

'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

Volvo electric truck charging

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

Russell Cummings' 2025 Peterbilt 589 Legendary Package

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

Commercial vehicle inspection

Garmin updates truck navigators with crowd-sourced insight integration

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

Garmin dēzl OTR navigator

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The ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriage

Owner-operator Jackie Baggett sees his "Green Goblin" 1999 Western Star 4964EX as more than a work truck. The rig served a solemn duty as starting point of a relationship that led to his marriage. The truck today hauls oversize freight for Ace Doran.

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Overdrive's Pride & Polish: Vote for your favorite rigs today

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DOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers

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