Equipment
Business
Regulations
Life
Custom Rigs
Gear
Life: Page 22
Life
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree delivered to D.C.
Two longtime Lynden Transport drivers recently completed a three-week tour, hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to the nation's capital.
December 12, 2024
Regulations
'AB5 sucks': Trump DOJ pick on California contractor law | MATS registration open
Harmeet K. Dhillon was nominated as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Justice Department. As an attorney in California, she was critical of AB 5. Also: Registration open for MATS; two Paccar recalls affect about 100 Kenworths, Peterbilts.
December 10, 2024
Parking
Connecticut spending $31M to add truck parking spaces
The state said the multiyear project, underway now, will expand public parking in the state by about 44%. Also: DOT proposal would correct inadvertent drug-testing compliance challenges; fleet owner to pay $261K in restitution for fraud; more.
December 9, 2024
Regulations
Late-for-work waitress slams into trucker's fuel tank -- preventable?
Trucker John Doe's backing maneuvers toward a dock are violently interrupted when a late-for-work waitress speeds into the dock area. Doe appealed his company's "preventable" determination. Where did the accident review committee come down? Find out here.
December 6, 2024
Life
Maine-to-D.C. Wreaths Across America convoy set to roll
The tour will make 21 stops on its way to Washington, D.C., for Wreaths Across America Day. Also: FMCSA eyes hazmat endorsement waivers for certain jet fuel haulers; new TA Express in Wisconsin.
December 6, 2024
Life
State activates truck restrictions for winter storm | 'False logs' deliver jail time
A major winter storm has prompted Pennsylvania to restrict truck traffic on certain interstates. Also: Illinois fleet owners charged with COVID loan fraud; former company owner gets jail time for falsifying logs before fatal crash; more.
December 5, 2024
Life
Canadian truck drivers busted in Illinois with $40M in cocaine
An Illinois State Police trooper discovered more than 1,100 pounds of cocaine in a truck during an inspection. Also: Former Calif. fleet exec sentenced for embezzling from company; FMCSA's MCSAC to meet this month; Pilot donates $50K to Folds of Honor.
December 4, 2024
Life
Drug trafficker claims she worked with truck drivers in operation
In an interview with DEA agents, a drug trafficker said she used truck operators for illegal loads moving from Mexico to the U.S.. Also: New Pilot opens in east Alabama; truck driver honored for helping move disabled car from travel lanes.
November 29, 2024
Life
NHTSA: Truck-involved fatalities down in first half of 2024
Total truck-involved fatalities are estimated to be down 1% from the first half of 2023, with passenger vehicle occupant fatalities in truck-involved crashes down 6%. Also: Love's expands Speedco, truck wash network.
November 28, 2024
Channel 19
Trucker cited for being too festive: Police
A Volvo festooned in multi-colored Christmas lights got ticketed by Kansas Highway Patrol, and the post announcing the incident blew up into a heated conversation on just how festive drivers can be.
November 27, 2024
Life
Drug smuggling attempts worth millions busted at border
Border officials recently discovered $3.7 million in meth in a load of crushed marble stone, and $880K in cocaine in a load of broccoli. Also: Drug testing firm to get ahead of eventual oral fluid testing option with specimen collection training.
November 27, 2024
Overdrive Extra
Time to put an owner-operator behind the wheel of FMCSA?
"I like a challenge," said owner-operator Lee Schmitt of his campaign to head FMCSA. Schmitt has been working the incoming Trump administration, and promises to bring experience, hard work to the agency.
November 26, 2024
Overdrive Radio
Owner-op Garrett Steenblik's 200-lb. weight loss journey
Steenblik found not only greater physical health but, ultimately, bedrock mental well-being. With his new Trucker's Body Shop business, he hopes to help deliver that to any fellow OTR hauler who needs it, who truly wants it for themselves.
November 25, 2024
Life
Thanksgiving cargo theft trends: CargoNet reveals nearly $8M lost
The firm has tracked 174 cargo thefts over the last five Thanksgiving holidays. Also: CARB approves more funding for small-business ZEV transition; crude oil fleet asks FMCSA to allow pulsating brake light module on trucks.
November 22, 2024
Regulations
Trucker rips off a loading bay door -- preventable?
Trucker John Doe was backing into a loading bay when, suddenly, the motorized bay door closed on his trailer. Could the accident, ultimately damaging the door extensively, be anything other than nonpreventable?
November 22, 2024
Gear
Latest Gear Guide offers winter prep tips, truckers' Christmas list, more
RoadPro
From tips on holiday shopping, to essential items to keep in your truck during the coldest time of year and much more, the latest Truckers' Gear Guide from the RoadPro Family of Brands has you covered.
November 21, 2024
Life
Fleet owner guilty of orchestrating Ponzi scheme
Sanjay Singh, owner of Royal Bengal Logistics Inc., was found guilty by a Florida court this month and will be sentenced in February. Also: Trucking conditions were on definite decline through late Summer; Groendyke gets brake-light exemption renewal.
November 20, 2024
Regulations
4,000 tickets, warnings issued to truckers during Operation Safe Driver Week
The annual unsafe-driving enforcement initiative targeting cars and trucks resulted in nearly 6,000 total tickets/citations and warnings being issued. Also: Fleet owner hit for loan fraud; new Landstar facility includes parking; latest Highway Angel.
November 19, 2024
Previous Page
Page 22 of 313
Next Page
Top Stories
Business
Indiana wants to toll I-70, truckers' worst road in the nation
The state's application for a federal waiver to toll the existing interstate posits a possible 54-cents/mile toll for large trucks along the 156-mile entirety of I-70. In 2025, Overdrive readers named the Indiana route the worst haul road in the nation.
Custom Rigs
Arkansas-based Jerry Whittmore's 2005 Peterbilt 379X a 'labor of love'
Business
Diesel nears $5 per gallon national average as spot van, reefer rates retract
Overdrive Radio
Diesel deja vu, and documenting an independent Trucker of the Month's road ahead
Trucker of the Year
Overdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your business
Overdrive Radio
Latest Episode
Diesel deja vu, and documenting an independent Trucker of the Month's road ahead
More episodes »
