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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
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March 24, 2025
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
Equipment
Volvo tractors recalled for unintended acceleration | Meth bust in trailer floor frame at border
The 2,000-plus affected trucks are equipped with Cummins engines and a specific version of the electronic control unit. Also: Millions' worth of meth found under trailer floor in frame; New distributor for Bulldog HD shocks.
October 14, 2024
Life
I-40 closure: Temporary repair in the works
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said plans are in motion to reopen I-40 in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene with a temporary repair to turn the "interstate at least into a two-way traffic road temporarily until permanent fixes are made.”
October 9, 2024
Regulations
Another major hurricane heading for Florida
Hurricane Milton is a Category 4 hurricane as of Wednesday morning. It is forecast to make landfall along Florida's west coast overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning.
October 7, 2024
Regulations
Election 2024: Trump v. Harris -- where you stand, candidates' records on trucking issues
Here find close looks at Trump and Harris' respective records while serving in public office, which show the trucking stakes in the 2024 choice with the election fast approaching. Also here, where Overdrive readers stand.
October 4, 2024
Life
Another 3 'super loads' moving across Ohio | Big border meth bust
The three loads are moving from Manchester, Ohio, to New Albany today through Sunday. Also: $17M worth of meth found in load of coconuts in Texas; Wyoming permitting process going electronic; latest Highway Angel.
October 3, 2024
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