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Temporary I-40 fix could be open by Jan. 1 | Diesel truck availability prompts CARB ZEV change
The North Carolina DOT said a project to open one lane in each direction could be complete by Jan. 1. Also: CARB amends "zero-emission" sales regulation amid new-diesel-truck availability concerns; Love's co-founder passes; new TA opens in West Virginia.
November 6, 2024
Regulations
Trump wins, trucking congratulates him and pushes pro-trucking legislation
After Donald Trump's big win on Election Day, trucking groups generally struck a congratulatory tone and immediately pushed for a repeal of the Federal Excise Tax and to block speed limiters. Some were hopeful of positive economic results.
November 6, 2024
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February 19, 2025
Regulations
Trump's headed back to the White House: Here's a recap of his first term
Trump's first term was eventful for trucking's owner-operators, from implementation of the ELD mandate finalized under Obama to new HOS flexibilities and the COVID-19 pandemic garnering attention to brokered-freight transparency, and much more.
October 9, 2024
Life
I-26 reopens in Tennessee after Helene flooding
A temporary I-26 span over the Nolichucky River is open, and despite early reports to the contrary, most commercial traffic (excepting overdimensional loads) is allowed. Also: TCA driver-of-the-year nominations open.
November 1, 2024
Life
Winter begins in Wyoming: Traffic update on I-80, I-90 and I-25
Wyoming DOT warns that major interstates I-80, I-90 and even I-25 could freeze over on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
October 29, 2024
Life
Two big drug busts in trucks at border | Hurricanes' spot rates impact losing force?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered $4 million in cocaine in a shipment in Texas, and $775K in meth in California. Also: Spot volumes, rates show sag, outside flatbed; Drivewyze's weigh station bypass integrated into EZ LYNK ELD app.
October 29, 2024
Overdrive Extra
Academia to OTR: Leased operator Wes Harman and 'The Bee' 2024 Cascadia
Prime-leased Wes Harman has almost paid the rig off in full. When Long Haul Paul met Harman, he notes, "I could have as easily believed the former English professor turned reefer hauler to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 trucking concern."
October 29, 2024
Life
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour kicks off this week
Alaska-based Lynden Companies will transport the tree from the forests of Alaska to Washington, D.C., with two veteran truckers behind the wheel of a Kenworth T680 throughout the journey.
October 28, 2024
Business
I-95 closures next weekend | Trucking conditions improved through late Summer
Despite recent improvement, FTR's Trucking Conditions Index remained negative and is forecast to remain negative to neutral into 2025. Also: I-95 lane closures planned in Rhode Island for the next two weekends; fleet seeks brake lighting waiver.
October 25, 2024
Regulations
Roll-back wrecker, tractor-trailer tangle on exit ramp: Preventable?
The roll-back wrecker's operator had other things in mind than the trucker's smooth passage down the ramp. Could the crash have been anything other than "non-preventable?" Find out here.
October 25, 2024
Life
Bribery scheme costs fleet owner more than $8 million
The owner was part of a group of companies in a "pay-to-play" bribery scheme involving FedEx Ground in Salt Lake City. Also: Schneider announces changes to FreightPower load board platform; new Pilot open in Texas.
October 24, 2024
Parking
Truck parking projects in three states get millions in funding
Truck parking is the primary focus of projects receiving DOT grant money in Ohio and Wisconsin, and is part of a larger infrastructure project in Nevada. Also: FMCSA renews HOS, alternative securement, warning-flag requirement exemptions.
October 23, 2024
Custom Rigs
Pride and Class: 7th-annual Pete parade event in the books
Peterbilt hosted more than 50 owners and operators of Peterbilt trucks for its 7th-annual Peterbilt Pride & Class Parade Oct. 18. Report here with plenty scenes from the event by Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole.
October 22, 2024
Overdrive Radio
The $2 million Peterbilt 389 with a special mission
In this week's Overdrive Radio, the expert singing voice of Marine vet and singer-songwriter Sal Gonzalez warms up and brings to fruition Rush Truck Centers' special celebration benefiting Wounded Warrior Project, others with last 389 sweepstakes.
October 21, 2024
Life
I-40 reopening could take 'months or years': DOT Secretary Buttigieg
Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gave a press conference in North Carolina laying out the timeline and uncertainties surrounding the rebuilding of I-40 after Helene's path of destruction.
October 18, 2024
Life
Vets-support group now in Howes Hall of Fame | Deadline approaching for small biz reporting to FinCEN: Alert
Howes Products inducted the Farmer Veteran Coalition into its Hall of Fame. Also: Treasury's finance crimes network reporting requirement still on track; Trucker Path adds trafficking reports.
October 15, 2024
Regulations
Kamala Harris' trucking record: 'Dirty diesel' regs and how you might get taxed
Harris hasn't directly touched a ton of trucking-specific laws or regulation, but her work as California Attorney General, then help executinf DOT, EPA, and other key agency policy for the Biden-Harris White House, speaks volumes.
October 14, 2024
Life
'God had me there for a reason': Highway Angel saves six in Hurricane Helene floodwaters
TCA named Mercer Transportation truck driver Michael Dorsey, from Porter, Texas, a Highway Angel for using his trailer to attempt to keep flood victims afloat and alive in East Tennessee.
October 14, 2024
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