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Overdrive Extra
Runaway duals incoming! ... and a Christmas Eve miracle, or: 'Hi, I'm Phil'
Long Haul Paul Marhoefer recounts the once-in-a-lifetime experience of a runaway set of duals that hit him head-on in Western Nebraska on Christmas Eve, where a miracle of kindness and generosity awaited from enforcement, fellow truckers and citizens.
January 2, 2023
A separated tandem pair of wheels speeds toward impact with Long Haul Paul's truck
Regulations
Prospective CDL holders in remote Alaska get entry-level-training relief
A new exemption allows the state of Alaska to waive specified portions of the CDL skills test for drivers in 14 defined geographical areas. Also: Latest Highway Angel "did what needed to be done"; Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion 2023 dates set.
December 29, 2022
Truck driver training in progress sign
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FMCSA's new agenda, diesel's wild ride and the owner-ops who braved a 'bloodbath'
An ongoing pandemic, a raging foreign war, and diesel prices on a high-flying rollercoaster ride marked the year 2022, sure to go down as one of the most volatile in trucking's recent history. Track back through the most-read stories in this review.
December 28, 2022
No image defined the owner-operator experience of 2022 quite like the prototype suggested by this one, showing rarely seen per-gallon fuel costs and and gaudy totals. A similar series of photos shared around on social media prompted Overdrive's Gary Buchs in August to drill down into strategies to do more than just live with the all the horror around high fuel.
Overdrive Radio
Owner-op's vets-tribute FLD and Kentucky trailer, and its story of sacrifice, achievement and hope
Household-goods-hauling owner-operator Steven Meyer's custom-wrapped Kentucky trailer delivers the "Remember, Honor, Teach" message of Wreaths Across America with five distinctive histories, interlocking histories.
December 23, 2022
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Life
16-year Army veteran wins new truck
Ashley Leiva retired from the U.S. Army in 2021 and, with her brother, took over the trucking business of their late mother. Leiva won the 2022 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, given to the nation's top military vet rookie truck driver.
December 19, 2022
Ashley Leiva in new Kenworth T680
Overdrive Extra
Faces of the Road: Gold Star Mother Jill Williams' eight-day pilgrimage to honor her son
Williams' son, Warrant Officer William Joseph McCotter, had served in the prestigious Third U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard.” In 2021, Williams culminated what had been a six-year journey to honor him with Wreaths Across America.
December 19, 2022
Williams would ultimately do just that.
Regulations
Texas DPS resumes enhanced inspections at border
Similar inspections earlier this year snarled cross-border operations and were halted after about two weeks. Also: Omnitracs/XRS ELDs now Canada-certified; Yokohama recalling drive, trailer tires; three new Love's open in Iowa, Illinois and California.
December 16, 2022
Mexico border trucks
Overdrive Radio
Semi Sam delivers: Three new children's books shed light on trucking for young minds
BulkLoads.com proprietor Jared Flinn adds to the slim canon of children's literature involving the trucking business with "The Trucking Adventures of Semi Sam," now with three (and counting) published books in the series.
December 16, 2022
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Regulations
Bill requiring bathroom access for truck drivers introduced in U.S. House
The bipartisan legislation would require businesses, including shippers/receivers, to give drivers access to the facility's restrooms. Also: USPS contractor arrested and charged after crash that killed five; free registration for 2023 MATS now open.
December 15, 2022
No public restrooms sign
Channel 19
Remember, Honor, Teach: What Wreaths Across America means for trucking
From a Wreaths Across America convoy stop in Connecticut as it makes its way to honor the fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery, an impatient reporter learns to be a little less impatient in conversation with owner-operator Steven Meyer.
December 14, 2022
Meyer's wreaths across america trailer
Life
Real Women in Trucking accuses Facebook of discrimination through ad targeting
Analyzing some of Facebook's data, a complaint before the EEOC filed by RWIT alleges the platform limits employment opportunity for women. Also: Latest Highway Angel; milestone class for Peterbilt techs.
December 8, 2022
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Life
12-tractor crash shuts I-90 EB down for hours
Pictures show trailers torn open in extremely foggy conditions as police and emergency services hustle to clear the roads. Find detour information, and expected reopening time, here.
December 7, 2022
I-90 crash
Regulations
FMCSA proposing to limit scope of emergency declarations
After the 2.5-year-plus COVID-related emergency declaration, FMCSA is looking to change the automatic applicability of emergency exemptions when emergency declarations are issued.
December 7, 2022
truck at construction site sunrise
Life
POLL: Owner-ops, are you currently covered by a health-insurance policy?
With the Affordable Care Act's annual health-insurance open-enrollment period ongoing through January 15, what's your health-insurance situation been through 2022 so far? Weigh in via this poll.
December 5, 2022
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Channel 19
Truckers may get the last laugh on Artificial Intelligence
For years, Artificial Intelligence has been predicted to put hundreds of thousands of truck drivers out of a job -- at any moment. Instead, the same elite tech pundits who prophesied your demise are at risk of being replaced by computers.
December 2, 2022
toy robot
Custom Rigs
2023 SuperRigs calendar features 12 standout rigs from 40th annual competition
The trucks featured in the calendar were photographed in the Branson, Missouri, area, where the show was held this past summer.
December 1, 2022
2023 SuperRigs calendar
Life
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree delivered to Washington, D.C.
Husband-and-wife team Ed and Deb Kingdon, who haul for Hardy Brothers Trucking, moved the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina to Washington, D.C.
November 30, 2022
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., at night
Hours of Service
FMCSA denies livestock haulers' hours of service request for more time
Several groups petitioned FMCSA for an exemption to allow a 16-hour on-duty period with 15 hours of drive time. Also: Plans underway for new trucker-focused healthcare network; overnight I-17 closures planned; Bestpass acquires HVUT e-filing firm.
November 29, 2022
livestock truck
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Time is running out! Test your trucking mettle for a chance to take home the 2025 title belt in Overdrive's Small Fleet Championship, with entries open through July 31. Four finalist fleets will ultimately square off in Nashville in late October at event sponsor NASTC's annual conference. Fleets of 3 to 30 trucks are eligible to compete.
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Built for the hammer lane: Retired boat hauler's one-of-a-kind Frankenstein 'One Piece at a Time'
FMCSA Administrator nominee Derek Barrs fielded questions from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Wednesday in the first step toward his potential confirmation.
Regulations
FMCSA Administrator nominee Derek Barrs makes first Congressional appearance
Dozens of trucks competed in the Super Truck Beauty Contest at the 2025 Walcott Truckers Jamboree at the Iowa 80 Truckstop.
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Custom-rigs winners crowned at annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Full results
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