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Pride & Polish
Celebrating America's 250th: Patriotism, plenty pride for July 4
Join Overdrive in celebrating America's 250th birthday this July 4 weekend with some of the most patriotic rigs featured here in recent years.
July 3, 2026
The truck itself doesn't feature patriotic graphics, but owner Clifton Parsley's 'Heavy Hook' 2024 Peterbilt 389 tow truck can be seen at various truck shows throughout the year hoisting Old Glory high above the parking lot.
Gear
OTR downtime mobility, fitness: Pack an ebike in the truck
This maker of standard and compact folding ebikes for fairly simple storage on the truck announced steep discounts around America's 250th birthday this week.
July 2, 2026
Pictured here is the Mars 3.0 model, with a full suspension and cargo rack. The bike's max load is rated at 440 lbs., with electric range up to 65 miles. Listed at $1,800, the July 4 sales puts it at $1,200 as of this writing.
Hours of Service
Latest HOS relief petitions | Stay vigilant for cargo thieves through July 4 holiday
Freight theft activity is expected to increase between today and early next week as reduced staffing, facility closures and staged freight are more common during the holiday period. Also: Hazmat cleanup company petitions FMCSA for hours-of-service waiver; railroad emergency response company seeks HOS relief.
July 1, 2026
CargoNet analyzed 256 thefts, occurring between July 1 and July 7 from 2021 through 2025. It found July 3 -- this year falling on Friday, a federal holiday -- had the most theft activity during that period before dipping the subsequent two days.
Regulations
New truck crash stats show safety improved, even with more non-domiciled CDL drivers
2024 large truck crash statistics are out, and despite an urgent safety case from DOT about non-domiciled CDL drivers, fatality numbers are down. What's really going on?
June 30, 2026
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Regulations
See why Vermont's Smuggler's Notch carries a $10K fine for trucks
See firsthand why Vermont has done everything in its power to keep trucks off the infamous Smuggler's Notch road, and why it'll cost you $10,000 if you try it anyway.
June 29, 2026
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Life
I-65 closures progressing in Louisville | Driver arrested, accused of cargo theft
Kentucky reopened a two-mile section of I-65 SB in Louisville, but through traffic should still use the official detour. Also: Suspected cargo thief truck driver arrested; Colorado planning new I-25 rest area; truck involved in single-vehicle crash was violating fleet's OOS order.
June 29, 2026
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Life
Cuban driver who killed 5 in Texas sentenced to 20 years, deportation
Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni had logged 47 hours of drive time on an ELD that would later be revoked for a fleet run out of Uzbekistan, an NTSB investigation showed.
June 26, 2026
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Life
Fleet guilty in 'Five Families' gambling probe | 'Wildest catch' in MT roadside blitz
New Jersey-based Frasso Trucking pleaded guilty for its role in the operation of illegal poker games and an online sportsbook in association with the Lucchese crime family. Also: I-65 rest area to close for up to 2 years; 200 violations, 32 OOS orders in Montana blitz.
June 26, 2026
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Regulations
Trash collector attacks logic behind FMCSA's non-domiciled ban
Waste Pro USA, a waste collection company, pokes holes in the government's argument for banning non-domiciled CDLs.
June 25, 2026
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Truck Stops
Dolly Parton's Tennessean rebrand officially kicks off
The rebranded, refreshed version of the Tennessean truck stop's grand-opening festivities kicked off on June 24, 2026, in Cornersville at its I-65, exit 22, location, as Dolly's Tennessean. Dolly Parton cut the ribbon, making it official.
June 24, 2026
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Life
Trucker Path adds cargo theft info to navigation
A partnership with Verisk CargoNet allows truck drivers to see if a route takes them to or through a higher-risk cargo theft area and to plan accordingly. Also: FMCSA extends temporary HOS relief for certain railroad operators under certain conditions; latest Highway Angel.
June 24, 2026
The new navigation feature helps truckers ID high-risk cargo theft areas.
Regulations
Traffic enforcement blitz starts July 12: Here's the toughest states for moving violations
Law enforcement officers will be watching for unsafe driver behaviors in both trucks and cars with a particular focus on reckless, careless or otherwise dangerous driving during CVSA's annual Operation Safe Driver Week, upcoming in July. Here, the states with the most intense moving-violations focus.
June 23, 2026
CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week will be held July 12-18.
Electronic Logging Devices
Truckstaff ELD the latest on FMCSA's revocation list
FMCSA has now revoked 80 ELDs over the last 18 months. Also: Border officers seize $10 million of suspected meth from truck at Laredo border crossing; large fleet raising pay for drivers, leased operators.
June 23, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
New legislation takes a crack at ELD tampering
The bill would ban foreign-based entities from editing ELD records. Also: New Buc-ee's expected to bring backups to I-10; Wabash trailers recalled; latest Highway Angel.
June 22, 2026
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Overdrive Radio
21M miles on the road to true trucking elite status
Today, an Overdrive salute to Candy "Glitter Granny" Bass, Eddie "Tennessee Trash" Parrish, and Mike "Cow Chip" Brown, all 7M-safe-milers and honored together for the achievement at the Large Cars & Guitars truck show in Bristol, Tennessee, last month.
June 22, 2026
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$10,000 fines for attempting Vermont's infamous Smuggler's Notch
A new law in Vermont places a $10,000 penalty on drivers/carriers caught attempting the state's infamous Smuggler's Notch, maybe the most difficult route for truckers nationwide.
June 19, 2026
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Parking
Florida breaks ground on new truck parking | HOS waived in Oregon
Federal and state officials broke ground on five new truck parking projects along I-4 that will be constructed over the next couple of years. Also: Oregon emergency declaration waives HOS; nomination period closing soon on "Transition Trucking" military vet rookie trucker award.
June 19, 2026
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Regulations
World Cup cargo theft: Team drivers charged | State HOS waiver extended
The two drivers allegedly took more than $18K worth of gear and merchandise from the England National Team en route from Florida to Kansas City. Also: Nebraska wildfire relief haulers' HOS waiver extended; Virginia asks FMCSA for CDL waiver during state-declared emergencies.
June 17, 2026
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The truck itself doesn't feature patriotic graphics, but owner Clifton Parsley's 'Heavy Hook' 2024 Peterbilt 389 tow truck can be seen at various truck shows throughout the year hoisting Old Glory high above the parking lot.
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Join Overdrive in celebrating America's 250th birthday this July 4 weekend with some of the most patriotic rigs featured here in recent years.
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Volumes boom, diesel fizzles: Fireworks hit the spot market before July 4
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