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FMCSA takes action on household-goods carriers in complaint database

The agency conducted investigations in February into household goods carriers reported to its National Consumer Complaint Database. Also: New York's skills test waiver helps military vets obtain CDLs; latest Highway Angels.

April 4, 2022

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Legendary Bill Fries, creator of C.W. McCall and 'Convoy' classic, dies at 93

Overdrive looks back on the life and times of Bill Fries, the legendary advertising man who played a big role in the pop trucking craze of the 1970s on the back of his classic hit song, "Convoy."

April 4, 2022

Fries musical output as McCall has been collected in a variety of hits records like this one, originally released in the 1990s.

Michigan rest area closing for renovations in April

A westbound I-94 rest area near Detroit will be closed for most of April. Also: FMCSA grants pre-CDL waiver to Werner; new Kenworth dealership opens in Wisconsin; latest Highway Angel recognized for stopping to help couple in icy conditions.

March 31, 2022

Rest Area Closed

Large Cars & Guitars truck show kicking off in Tennessee in May

Spearheaded by trucker-songwriter Tony Justice and Evan's Detailing and Polishing's Evan Steger, Best of Show will be selected at the event solely by the kids in attendance -- with a special trophy. Proceeds in part will benefit breast-cancer research.

March 30, 2022

Find more information about the event via its website, where truck-show participants and vendors can register. Event attendance is free and requires no registration.

Comment period extended for oral fluid drug testing proposal

DOT is extending the comment period for its proposal to allow oral fluid drug testing by 30 days. Also: New video platform for road/cab views from Rand McNally; Howes inducts longtime truck driver into Hall of Fame.

March 22, 2022

Challenger Motor Freight, Garner Trucking take top honors in Best Fleets program

Challenger Motor Freight and Garner Trucking stand out as Best Fleets to Drive For.

March 22, 2022

Jim Peeples, Challenger Motor Freight

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'Cancelation,' and the First Amendment's rope-a-dope with U.S. culture

Overdrive Extra contributor Clifford Petersen on the "cancel culture" phenomenon -- in his view a possible slippery slope down a dangerous road when it comes to the need for frank debate and discussion.

March 21, 2022

Kevin Rutherford with tweet from Ruben Gallego

I-57 NB and SB reopen after massive pile up with fatalities

Interstate 57 in Mississippi County, Missouri, has reopened after a massive pile up occurred on Thursday morning. Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain John Hotz told Overdrive the pile up has resulted in four fatalities.

March 17, 2022

The pile up on I-57.

FMCSA wants female owner-ops on new advisory board

The agency is accepting applications for its new Women of Trucking Advisory Board. Also: Comdata launches new digital lumper payment system; Howes intros VR to Hall of Fame; latest Highway Angel a story of the importance of awareness away from the road.

March 18, 2022

Truck Trailer Highway

Truck driver arrested for allegedly killing co-driver

Police said a body found on the side of I-65 earlier this month is believed to be the former co-driver of a truck driver who was arrested March 15. Also: ATBS hosting owner-op benchmarks webinar next week; trucking charity donates to Ukraine.

March 17, 2022

police crime tape

On the darker side of trucking social media, and making a difference, with Trucker Desiree

Desiree Wood might well represent one of the first truckers to rise to prominence via social media -- and the story of how she got there initially is a dark one that few recruiters might point you to.

March 8, 2022

Sen. Ted Cruz joins 'People's Convoy'

Cruz rode along with the convoy Thursday to show support for its cause. Also: Michigan expanding spring weight restrictions; CVSA opens nominations for safe driver award; music lineup, schedule set for MATS; latest Highway Angel.

March 11, 2022

Ted Cruz in a truck

Social media and trucking's 'image problem'

When an ordinary driver sets out to do some rehab on the trucking community's bad rep, he finds a wide-open space for honest brokers to tell trucking's story. Now, this driver has become something of a go-to source for top newsrooms.

March 8, 2022

Matthew Marchand

'People's Convoy' meets Republican Sens., Reps.; Owner-ops, small fleets recognized by broker

Report from 'People's Convoy' talk over COVID-related mandates with Senators. Also: Coyote Logistics' Carrier of the Year award winners, which includes fleets of all sizes. Driver named Highway Angel for helping stranded motorist get to destination.

March 9, 2022

Small fleet owner Ron Coleman, out of Reno, Nevada, noted his daughter, also involved in the business, urged him not to take part in the cross-country convoy given the expense, yet he said, 'I can’t afford not to do this.' He read from a note at the press conference, one of many that came his way from children and other supporters over the course of the convoy. This one was 'wrapped around a cookie,' he said, then reading: 'Dear trucker, I admire your courage and your determination in doing this. I will support you in prayer, for a victory over the sad oppression that is going on. Thank you for fighting for all of us.” It was signed 'a mother of three, God Bless you,' he said. 'I have a box full of these things.' He likens himself in conversations with those bearing the greetings to the Pony Express of days gone by, saying, 'I will collect your tears, I will collect your messages, I will collect your heart, and I will take it here to Washington D.C., and I will deliver.' For him, that mission 'is partially complete,' he said.

Big Rig Barbie on TikTok, social media stardom in trucking

TikTok sensation Big Rig Barbie says she understands the resentment from other drivers calling her a "fake," but her hustle is as real as anyone's as she remakes trucking's image for a new generation.

March 8, 2022

stills from big rig barbie's tiktok

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Faces of the Road: Log hauler and writer Gord Magill, student of the ice roads

The latest in Long Haul Paul's series of oral histories and profiles features Canadian-born hauler Gord Magill, who's run the ice roads, hauled logs in New Zealand and road trains in Australia, written on Canadian politics for Newsweek, and more.

March 8, 2022

Gord Magill next to truck on ice

Goodyear names 37th Highway Hero award winner

Truck driver Gerald “Andy” Wright was recognized after stopping to help pull people out of a burning car to safety. The award goes out to drivers who demonstrate extraordinary acts of courage to help fellow citizens.

March 8, 2022

Gerald “Andy” Wright shaking hands with Gary Schroeder

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What I saw in Indianapolis of the 'People's Convoy'

Long Haul Paul visited the Indiana daylong stop of the "People's Convoy" as it made its way toward the D.C. area. Organizers noted the convoy will terminate in the D.C. area, not D.C. proper.

March 4, 2022

Banners featured on the back of owner-operator Ruben Carrion's well-known custom 2000 Peterbilt 379. The picture was taken at Ted Everett Farm Equipment, where the People's Convoy gathered for a day off from movement on Wednesday.

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Three of Frank Bowman's trucks

Truckers mostly filling up on profits in ‘feast or famine’ oilfield trucking niche

The oilfield segment of trucking is as diverse as the trucking industry itself. With flatbeds hauling equipment, liquid bulk tankers hauling water and crude, pneumatic tanks hauling frac sand and more, opportunities in oilfield abound.

Electric trucks with charger

Will battery-electric trucks end up a ‘black eye’ on environmental benefits?

1984 and 1987 Peterbilt 359s

Darrell Estes' pair of custom Peterbilt 359s -- a 1984 and '87, both with rich histories

Fuel-market insanity: A tale of two loads, bedrock cost control, rates-management tactics

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Garmin Dezl Truck Navigators

How politics and PR cloud 'zero emissions' reality -- digging into recent ATRI analysis

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