Equipment
Business
Regulations
Life
Custom Rigs
Gear
Life: Page 30
Overdrive Extra
Truck shows' 2023 haul for charity: $2M-plus
Long Haul Paul tells the tale of charitable truck shows that took place in 2023. Those we have information for raised more than $2.2 million, and were often started by individual truckers turning tragedy into hope.
December 25, 2023
Overdrive Extra
A trucker's night before Christmas
Certified medical examiner (and here, poet) Don Cui offered up this take on a Christmas classic especially for the men and women trucking the nation's holidays to their destination. Merry Christmas!
December 22, 2023
Sponsor Content
Let our deep industry knowledge become your data-driven insights
Fusable
Success begins with a solid digital strategy. Our team of experts works closely with you to understand your business objectives, target audience, and industry landscape. Leveraging our deep industry knowledge and data-driven insights, we develop customized digital strategies that deliver tangible results.
February 19, 2025
Life
Slow-roll I-81/I-64 closures upcoming | Driver wins new truck in Rotella contest
Virginia DOT will institute slow-roll closures along sections of I-81 and I-64 as part of a bridge replacement project Thursday night. Also: Oklahoma-based driver wins new Mack Pinnacle; market conditions for carriers improved in October.
December 20, 2023
Life
$10M in meth/cocaine hidden in trailer full of jalapeno paste seized at border: CBP
A 28-year-old male driving a tractor-trailer, a valid border crossing card holder, had thousands of pounds of meth and cocaine hidden in his shipment, CBP said.
December 19, 2023
Life
NTSB releases details around fatal I-70 crash between truck, bus
The crash involved multiple trucks and cars and a motorcoach with high school band students on board. Also: Discounted DOT physicals at two Interstate Health locations; new automated manual transmission option; 4 new Love's stops add 377 parking spots.
December 18, 2023
Regulations
'Truck Driver Summit' upcoming with presidential candidate at Iowa 80 Truckstop
Republican primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will take questions December 21 from CDL holders at the event, put together in collaboration with the CDL Drivers Unlimited group.
December 15, 2023
Parking
New York wants truckers' input on parking challenges, opportunities
The New York State DOT is asking for truckers to weigh in on truck parking in the state. Also: Coops back open -- S.D. I-90 weigh station in action; Peterbilt makes Bendix Fusion Stop & Auto-Go collision mitigation standard on Model 579.
December 14, 2023
Life
Iowa weigh station’s search that led to drug conviction deemed illegal
Almost two hours for a Level 3? The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the driver was detained longer than necessary for an inspection to allow time for a K-9 unit to arrive, therefore ruling that the evidence (marijuana found in the sleeper) must be thrown out.
December 14, 2023
Channel 19
Truck narrowly avoids head-on crash, still leads to egg-splosion
A stunning dashcam video shows the moment when a tractor-trailer crossed the centerline and struck another truck. Following videos document the cleanup, as the trailer was full of eggs.
December 14, 2023
Life
More details: Timeline of missing Iowa trucker | I-83 bridge closed this weekend
David Schultz has been missing since Nov. 21. Law enforcement has provided more details about his disappearance discovered during their investigation. Also: I-83 bridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, closed this weekend.
December 13, 2023
Custom Rigs
2024 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar features 12 standout rigs
The calendar tells the stories of hardworking owner-operators and truck drivers who traveled to participate in the annual SuperRigs truck show, held earlier this year in Gillette, Wyoming.
December 12, 2023
Truck Stops
Pilot celebrating more than 100 store remodels
Through Pilot's $1 billion New Horizons initiative, it has remodeled more than 100 locations across its network with updated features, including renovated restrooms, showers, drivers' lounges and more.
December 8, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA's Hutcheson updates enforcement policy on sexual assault
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson made it clear on Thursday that if a CDL holder uses a commercial truck in the act of sexual assault, they'll lose their CDL for a period of time.
December 7, 2023
Life
No sign of missing Iowa trucker after two weeks, 100K-acre search
The driver's truck was found stopped on Highway 71 near Sac City, Iowa, with a load of pigs and his personal belongings in and around the rig. Also: Bill intro'd to ease TSA credentialing process; MATS registration open; MHC Kenworth opens new dealership.
December 7, 2023
Parking
Arizona reveals truck parking expansion plan
The state's statewide truck parking implementation plan would add 846 truck parking spaces across Arizona. Also: Florida seeks CDL testing waiver; Landstar names next president, CEO.
December 5, 2023
Equipment
I-90 briefly closes after 30 semis 'spun out' | E-truck charging depot planned for Port of Long Beach
A brief snow storm shuttered I-90 in Washington state. Also: California's new drayage truck regs means more chargers are urgently needed; FleetDrive 360 added to Truckstop Partner Marketplace; 750,000th Pete rolls off Denton assembly line.
December 1, 2023
Overdrive Extra
'Crew rest': A military approach to protecting truckers' off-duty time from interruption
Former U.S. Air Force Loadmaster James Year envisions using military flight rules to protect drivers' off-duty time by allowing drivers to cite foolhardy shippers, brokers, even inspectors for interrupting "crew rest."
November 30, 2023
Regulations
Michigan man locked up for $40M trucking 'investment' Ponzi scheme, other fraud
Michigan-based Franklin Ray was sentenced to 212 months in prison for multiple fraud schemes, including a trucking company investment Ponzi scheme. Also: Another guilty plea in emissions "delete" case; Truckstop adds load notifications to app; more.
November 29, 2023
Previous Page
Page 30 of 308
Next Page
Top Stories
Overdrive Extra
Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran
RGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.
Custom Rigs
The ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriage
Pride & Polish
Overdrive's Pride & Polish: Vote for your favorite rigs today
Regulations
DOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers
Featured Sponsor
Howes
Overdrive Radio
Latest Episode
Roadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliver
More episodes »
