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Shell Starship 3.0 collaborates with IndyCar series to examine impact of advanced tech
The partnership aims to showcase real-world performance, lower emissions with natural gas power, and advanced technologies in logistics.
May 19, 2025
Thomas Mueller, general manager of Commercial Road Transport at Shell, Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, Kunal Koul, managing director, advisory and digital consulting for NTT, J. Douglas Boles, president of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden.
Life
Truck driver guilty of human smuggling gets max prison sentence
After pleading guilty for attempting to smuggle 36 people into the U.S. in a trailer, a Texas-based truck driver was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 5 years in prison. Also: Melton driver Deshown Moye's big assist at horrific accident scene.
May 16, 2025
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Last call: Complete your Highway Report Card here
Weigh in by May 19 to name the worst of the worst, and best, states and routes in the nation for road conditions, parking, and more. With a big infrastructure funding reauthorization slated for next year, we want to hear your recommendations for states, metro areas and particular routes where improvements are needed.
May 15, 2025
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Members of Congress call for task force on staged accident fraud
Seven U.S. Reps penned a letter to the U.S. Attorney General urging action to fight staged accident fraud targeting trucking and insurance companies. Also: I-80 rest area truck parking closed; latest Highway Angel.
May 15, 2025
Seven Republican members of Congress penned a letter to the attorney general urging a task force devoted to rooting out groups responsible for staged accidents targeting truckers' insurance.
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English language proficiency crackdown? Here's what states are saying
Overdrive investigated several tales of new ELP enforcement by roadside inspectors, but have states really moved yet? If so, they're keeping quiet about it. Here's what several states did have to say.
May 14, 2025
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Who is the best trailer dealer in North America?
Overdrive sister publication Trucks, Parts, Service is seeking nominations for its Trailblazer Award, which recognizes North America's best trailer dealer operations for customer service, business success and more. Nominate your dealer here.
May 14, 2025
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Fleet owner indicted in $3M fraud scheme against Amazon | HOS relief in Iowa
The Connecticut-based owner allegedly registered 23 trucking companies with Amazon Logistics, many of which were fraudulent, and submitted fraudulent invoices to get paid for work he didn't do. Also: Iowa fuel haulers get HOS relief; Freightliners, Western Stars recalled; latest Highway Angel.
May 12, 2025
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Life
Annual Mother's Day Truck Convoy rolls out Saturday
The 36th annual Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy has moved to Saturday this year to promote more attendance and support. Also: Truckers for Troops campaign kicks off next week; new executive director at St. Christopher Fund; Kenworth dealer expands in Pacific NW; Pilot opens new West Texas location.
May 8, 2025
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English proficiency enforcement, non-domiciled CDLs for foreign citizens: Take the survey
English proficiency enforcement, non-domiciled CDLs for foreign citizens | Take this survey to inform Overdrive's coverage of President Donald Trump's executive order mandating English proficiency enforcement and a review of CDLs for foreign drivers working in the U.S.
May 8, 2025
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'Promise to a friend': The Wheel Jam Truck Show, staying alive
The Wheel Jam Truck Show in Huron, South Dakota, began in 2002 over beers among friends. It grew from nine trucks the first year to hundreds today. Before its founder passed in 2024, he charged two women with keeping it going.
May 7, 2025
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Life
Police officer convicted of extortion over fake CDL testing
A former Sergeant with the Massachussets State Police faces decades in jail and more than $1 million in fines after passing "brain dead" CDL applicants in a years-long bribery scheme.
May 6, 2025
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Faith, family, friends: Crossroads Truck Meet show building community
A Cat 3408 V8-powered 1979 359, 120-inch ARI big bunk on a 2003 W900L, a show organizer on a mission to create -- more importantly, to thank -- a close-knit community in and around California, Missouri and beyond... This year's Truck Meet featured plenty to write home about.
May 6, 2025
Overhead at the end of Saturday, after the lights came on for the truck owners still parked. Find more shots from the show at the shop's Facebook page.
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California cargo theft horror stories
California's "catch and release" practice with cargo thieves sees criminals getting a "free education" on what not to do in court, then getting released to try again.
May 2, 2025
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Trump admin reviewing non-domiciled CDLs for foreign drivers: How many are there?
President Trump's recent executive order demanded FMCSA search for "unusual patterns" in issuance of non-domiciled CDLs. Data from six states may indeed show something unusual.
April 30, 2025
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Small step after step, hundreds of truckers improving life with Mother Trucker Yoga
The Howes Hall of Fame added its 12th member when it honored Mother Trucker Yoga proprietor and fitness and wellness coach Hope Zvara -- on Overdrive Radio, she details the small steps you can take toward better fitness, mental health.
April 28, 2025
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Convictions handed down for members of drug trafficking org who hid meth in diesel tanks | Highway Angel pulls fellow trucker to safety
Five members of a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization were found guilty for their roles in transporting liquid meth from Mexico into the U.S. using tractor-trailers, as well as money laundering. Also: Wyoming police looking for info on hit-and-run suspect; Volvo, Mack trucks recalled; latest Highway Angel.
April 28, 2025
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Trump executive order: Truck drivers must speak English
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to return English language proficiency to the out-of-service criteria on Monday.
April 28, 2025
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Cargo thieves busted in L.A., $4M in goods recovered
Two prominent members of the South American Theft Group were arrested. Also: Truck show in MO one week hence; rising insurance costs, in-cab monitoring tech among ATRI's 2025 research priorities; Progressive's new cargo insurance.
April 24, 2025
The Los Angeles Police Department recovered $1.2 million in stolen tequila, speakers, coffee, clothing, shoes, body wash, and pet food, in addition to $2.7 million in bitcoin mining computers.
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Used-truck market rife with uncertainty
Unknowns around tariffs, emissions regulations and other factors have created uncertainty in the used-truck market, according to analysts. The good news? Retail used-truck sales prices have returned to near pre-COVID levels.
Owner-operator Scott Smith with one of his 2017 Peterbilt 579s at home in Searcy, Arkansas. His current hopper-bottom/flatbed trucking business builds on early oilfield experience and benefits from a close attention to detail when it comes to revenue and costs.
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DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place
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