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Major truck stop discontinues roadside repairs in total
A spokesperson for TravelCenters of America parent company BP said the roadside-service shutdown applied to all repairs conducted "on the shoulder of any active traffic lane." Also: Rebuilt Love's open in Stroud, Oklahoma; Eddie's Corner's sitdown restaurant will close for winter in Montana.
November 17, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA shouldn't redact ELP enforcement policy: CVSA | Bill targets cold-weather diesel derates
CVSA's letter to FMCSA suggested withholding the bar for ELP compliance from truckers was a big barrier to increasing compliance and safety. And: A Senate committee aims to prevent dangerous extreme-cold diesel derates with bill that directs EPA to change emissions rules.
November 13, 2025
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February 19, 2025
Maintenance
What owner-ops are doing to extend oil drains: Limiting idle time is paramount
Limiting idle time is just one among several tactics owner-operators flagged as crucial to ensure engine oil is performing in peak condition while extending oil drain intervals. Others include bypass filtration, routine oil analysis, increasingly commonly used fuel additives to promote cleaner burns.
November 13, 2025
Maintenance
Owner-ops adapt conservative approach to ever-expanding diesel service intervals
With engine manufacturers recommending oil change intervals in newer equipment as long as 75,000 miles, owner-operators largely play it safe, with more than half still changing oil in less than 15,000-mile intervals. At once, there's maintenance savings in extended drains, and better fuel mileage can help you get there.
November 10, 2025
Parking
New rest area brings more truck parking to this state | 3K-plus VNLs recalled
Truck drivers hauling into Indiana from Illinois along I-70 now have more parking options with the opening of a new rest area. Also: Volvo issues recalls for VNL, VAH models; Mack recalls Granite units; new Love's opens.
November 10, 2025
Equipment
Used truck prices hold steady, with spot markets signaling a measure of trucking demand improvement
Minus an anticipated pre-buy of new trucks ahead of the next round of emissions regulations this year, used-truck prices leveled off, with the exception of some evidence of increased demand for late-model sleepers. Also: Rates see signs of life post-Labor Day; Texas repair shop owner arrested for "deceptive business practices."
September 24, 2025
CSA's Data Trail
Toughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks off
Analysis of nationwide violation data shows the states where truckers can expect brakes inspections to feature the most intense scrutiny on the truck and trailer's stopping power.
August 22, 2025
Equipment
Lift axles need regular axle care and then some
Lift axles help trucks move heavier loads, but without regular care, they could cause downtime.
August 21, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Proper pressure -- key for tire, driver longevity and owner-ops' bottom lines
Among trucking's hyper-fuel-economy-seeking set, adding an extra 10 psi is a common practice. Yet this small fleet owner himself found matching pressure to the load as recommended delivers longer tire life, worth well more to an owner's bottom line. Not to mention: better handling, traction, ride quality, even long-term health.
August 19, 2025
Equipment
How truck and engine OEs might approach EPA's new DEF-derate guidance
EPA's new guidance relaxing sudden 5-mph derates after aftertreament-system faults makes clear that existing derate procedures remain A-OK through at least the 2026 model year -- if manufacturers and their customers want them to be. Here's what a few truck and engine makers, and maintenance pros, are saying.
August 13, 2025
Overdrive Extra
LED lamps: In Canada, 25% of diodes dark can in fact net a violation
Standards specific to LEDs' individual diodes in the U.S. may not be available today, but CVSA inspection specialist John Sova makes it clear that "if 25% or more of the diodes are inoperative, the light would fail inspection" in the nation to our North.
August 5, 2025
Maintenance
LED failures: How many individual diodes going dark will net a violation?
The question is a tricky one to answer, and will vary by light position and design. Additionally, as any working owner-operator knows, no two truck inspectors are the same. Diodes do fail, though, and Overdrive sister publication TPS outlined the reasons here with experts.
August 1, 2025
Gear
New sockets aid techs with manual wheel-end bearing adjustments
The sockets feature etched hash marks that guide mechanics through the 2-1-1 process, which ensures the proper wheel-end bearing adjustment.
July 28, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Weigh in: How far do you extend your oil drain interval?
A 100,000-mile change interval is possible -- our 2023 Trucker of the Year proved it. Yet conservative approaches to engine-oil drains have long been the rule of the day for most owners. What's your approach? Weigh in via this brief survey.
July 24, 2025
Business
Trucking costs hit all-time high excluding fuel
ATRI reported average cost for operating a truck in 2024 fell 0.4% from 2023, but when cheaper fuel prices are excluded, remaining costs actually increased 3.6%. Also: CloudTrucks seeks waiver from truck driver employment application regs; new Boss Truck Shop in West Memphis.
July 2, 2025
Gear
Bridgestone adds new size for popular steer tire
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Bridgestone is now offering its FS509 steer tire in 11R22.5 with G and H load ranges, adding to its existing 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 options.
June 11, 2025
Equipment
Electronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance
Many new heavy trucks ditch traditional airbrake knobs for electronic switches for better safety and simplified maintenance.
June 7, 2025
Equipment
Nikola's collapse brings headaches, financial problems for fleets
Some early adopters of the Nikola Tre FCEV Class 8 semi are now dealing with growing financial issues following the company's bankruptcy.
May 13, 2025
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Cline Everhart's 'sweet' 1997 Peterbilt 362E marks 'end of the cabover era'
Everhart, the owner of 70-truck ETI, has grown the fleet from just five trucks when he began 30 years ago, today hauling dry van and flatbed freight. His personal cabover featured here has been custom-built to show, with very low miles for its age.
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