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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
Regulations
Infrastructure failure or 'reckless driver': Shoulder rollover 'preventable'?
When a car veered directly into this trucker's path, he braked hard, steering safe to a shoulder. To his horror, it turned out to be so soft his rig slowly rolled onto its side, in a ditch. His carrier judged the accident preventable, and he appealed. ...
November 29, 2023
Regulations
I-94 enforcement blitz under way | I-10 lane closures planned
Michigan's "Eyes on 94" commercial vehicle enforcement operation was ongoing through Dec. 1. Also: Diesel prices continue to fall; I-10 lane closures planned near Baton Rouge through next week.
November 28, 2023
Overdrive Extra
How a 'Diesel Fool' became the 'Highway Preacher': Paul Leger
New Brunswick, Canada-headquartered Paul Leger speaks fluent trucker. On the road to his ministry around the Irving Big Stop in Salisbury, he ran U.S. lanes out of Toronto, then no-logbook Maritimes multi-stops before a spiritual transformation.
November 28, 2023
Life
Police searching for missing trucker in Iowa | Wyo. issues high-wind warnings
A truck driver has been missing in Iowa since Tuesday, Nov. 21, after his vehicle was found abandoned on the road. Also: High winds expected: I-80; Volvo recalls some trucks with passenger bench seats; DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking meeting.
November 27, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Happy Thanksgiving!
If you're enjoying a little downtime over-the-road or at home, know that we're thankful for all of you here at Overdrive. Enjoy this run back through some of the Reader Rigs entries who've helped serve it up in this and Thanksgivings past. ...
November 23, 2023
Life
U.S.-Canada border crossings closed after vehicle explosion
A vehicle explosion shut down all the ports of entry between the U.S. and Canada in Western New York near Niagara Falls on Wednesday. Most were reopened late in the day.
November 22, 2023
Life
CargoNet: 'Extremely high' cargo theft threat looms for Thanksgiving
CargoNet offers a number of tips and best practices to help mitigate the risk of theft over the holiday weekend. Also: Kenworth launches video series celebrating 100th anniversary; CVSA plans Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; more.
November 21, 2023
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