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Trooper guilty in CDL test scheme | $755M truck parking bill in House
The former trooper allegedly gave passing scores to at least 17 CDL applicants regardless of whether they passed or not. Also: $755M truck parking legislation has bipartisan support; spot freight indicators up across segments; Pilot details Q1 expansions.
April 2, 2025
judge's gavel
Pride & Polish
Working show trucks, antiques, live music: Walcott Truckers Jamboree set to kick off
The annual event at the Iowa 80 Truckstop will take place beginning this Thursday, July 12, and will feature the Super Truck Beauty Contest, Trucker Olympics and much more. Live music will be headlined by award-winning country music band Little Texas.
April 2, 2025
Sunset at Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Life
Trucker bathroom-access bill back in Congress
A bill that would require shippers and receivers to grant truckers access to bathrooms at their facilities, if available, has been reintroduced. Also: Driver gets six years for smuggling immigrants in tank; Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year; more.
April 1, 2025
bathroom sign
Life
TA names three new Citizen Drivers, Overdrive's 2023 Trucker of the Year among them
Jay Hosty (Overdrive's 2023 Trucker of the Year), Darryl Tolle and Craig Daniels will have TA locations dedicated in their name for being named 2025 TA Citizen Drivers.
March 31, 2025
TA Citizen Driver group
Life
Trump pardons Nikola founder, convicted felon Trevor Milton
Milton was previously sentenced to four years in prison and a $1 million fine back in 2023 after a New York jury found him guilty of securities and wire fraud.
March 28, 2025
Nikola founder Trevor Milton
Life
Mother Trucker Yoga proprietor Hope Zvara latest Howes Hall of Fame honoree
As the Mid-America Trucking Show got under way in Kentucky, Howes Products announced Zvara, whose Mother Trucker Yoga has impacted health/wellness for countless truck drivers, as the latest inductee to the Howes Hall of Fame.
March 27, 2025
Hope Zvara Mother Trucker Yoga Collection
Regulations
Bill to repeal 12% tax on trucks revived in Congress
Members of Congress are once again attempting to repeal the 12% Federal Excise Tax on new truck and trailer purchases. Also: Wyndham Hotels offering rewards program, partnership with Hotels4Truckers; Engine travel platform accepting Wex OTR cards.
March 28, 2025
Dealer Trucks
Regulations
DOT investigating truck driver who caused I-35 pileup
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Thursday the agency would investigate Solomun Weldekeal Araya, the driver who recently caused a pile up on I-35 that killed five. The investigation will extend to Araya's employing fleet.
March 27, 2025
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Regulations
OOIDA urges Congress to act on non-domiciled CDLs, English proficiency
OOIDA told Congress that large carriers' "insatiable appetite for cheap labor" has led to an apparent rise in non-domiciled CDLs, and plenty operators who can't communicate in English. The panel agreed English proficiency was safety-critical.
March 26, 2025
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Life
NTSB details harrowing timeline of deadly Wyoming I-80 tunnel crash
A pickup truck that spun out was the first incident that led to a fiery crash in Wyoming in February that claimed three lives. Also: RaceTrac gearing up to open 100th high-flow diesel location for truckers, exhibiting at MATS.
March 25, 2025
I-80 tunnel crash NTSB
Regulations
Trump nominates former Florida Highway Patrol Chief Derek Barrs to lead FMCSA
Just days after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Acting Administrator suddenly left the role, the White House has nominated Derek Barrs to lead the agency.
March 25, 2025
derek barrs
Regulations
Showdown over non-citizen drivers brewing in Arkansas state house
After one bill proposed to criminalize drivers for lacking English or having a non-domiciled CDL, the Arkansas Trucking Association backed a new bill that's getting protested at the state house.
March 24, 2025
american truckers arkansas protest
Life
What to expect at MATS this week: Custom rigs, deals, networking ...
In addition to the wide range of events put on by MATS organizers -- from educational sessions to the PKY Truck Beauty Championship and more -- MATS also promises plenty from exhibitors on the show floor. Here, a few highlights. ...
March 21, 2025
MATS lobby
Parking
NYC testing out paid truck parking, gets more time to end tolls
The city is adding 45 paid truck parking spaces across three boroughs as part of a pilot program. Also: DOT gives New York officials 30-day extension to end biz-district tolls; Bridgestone trailer tires recalled.
March 21, 2025
Semi truck in front of Brooklyn Diner NYC
Regulations
FMCSA Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire steps down after 2 weeks
Adrienne Camire, who on March 7 was elevated by President Donald Trump to be Acting Administrator of FMCSA, has left the role.
March 21, 2025
adrienne camire
Regulations
Arkansas takes aim at cargo thieves
A new law in the state allows for enhanced prison sentences of up to 10 additional years for cargo theft convictions. Also: LockerMap adds features to help truckers get online orders; TCA names five Professional Drivers of the Year.
March 20, 2025
broken trailer seal cargo theft
Pride & Polish
Venue change expands capacity for fourth Large Cars & Guitars show
The annual event organized by Tony Justice is moving to the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway for its 2025 iteration, which will be held May 23-24. The show will feature plenty custom trucks, live music and more.
March 20, 2025
Large Cars & Guitars truck show
Trucker of the Year
Get ready: Join us at MATS to honor Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber
Owner-operator Kitzhaber will be at the Mid-America Trucking Show next week March 27-29, where Overdrive will present him with the scale-model replica of his 4-million-mile-plus 1995 Kenworth T600 on Friday the 28th, your chance to meet him.
March 19, 2025
Trucker Of The Year Model Build In Progress
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Pride & Polish
Near-original 1963 Kenworth 921 hauled same loads for 49 years
Originally spec'd out by owner-operator Dean Hobbensiefken, creator of the rare, efficiency-oriented Paymaster trucks from the '70s, this '63 KW has just its second owner today in Craig Vogel.
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