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Electric trucks for Cali port drayage: CARB mandate will be repealed once and for all

After withdrawing its EPA waiver request in January for the ACF rule, which would have required port dray operators and some other fleets to transition to zero-emission vehicles, CARB indicates its intent to officially repeal the regulation. Also: DOL not enforcing 2024 contractor rule; Arizona I-10 parking info; more.

May 7, 2025

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Truck drivers' English-language proficiency and the inspection problem, other issues

The importance of English-language proficiency regs when it comes to inspections, flagged in this Overdrive Radio edition by OOIDA's Lewie Pugh and others. Said Pugh of inspectors: "They’re not getting under a truck with somebody that doesn’t speak English. I don’t blame them. I wouldn’t, either."

April 21, 2025

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April 22, 2025

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NIMBY concerns, land costs limiting public truck parking

New research from ATRI details how much public truck parking is available by state and addresses ways truckers might help states expand parking offered at rest areas and other state-owned facilities.

April 15, 2025

A new American Transportation Research Institute report details how much public rest area truck parking is available in each state and how states rank based on parking spaces per highway miles and more.

NTSB details deadly I-35 crash | Regs rollback: Small-biz roundtable April 16

NTSB released a preliminary report detailing the events that led up to the fatal crash of Solomun Weldekeal Araya on I-35 in Austin, Texas, on March 13. Also: SBA hosting small-biz roundtable to discuss DOT's call for regs review; new Love's in Missouri.

April 14, 2025

This aerial view of the crash site on I-35 shows the tractor-trailer at its final rest position. Other crash-involved vehicles can be seen within the roadway behind the combination vehicle.

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Truckers, what road gets your vote for worst in the nation?

How about the best? With legislators set to take up a highway-funding reauthorization next year, the Overdrive Highway Report Card is back. Weigh in with your choices for road conditions (parking, too) to call out where improvement is needed most.

April 10, 2025

Pot-holed road and alert triangles.

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

U.S.-based small businesses exempt from ownership-reporting requirements

The U.S. Treasury will publish an interim final rule that exempts U.S. companies and individuals from ownership reporting requirements. Also: Charlotte opens truck parking locator assist tool; new Love's adds truck parking in south Louisiana; more.

March 24, 2025

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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

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'No wide loads': I-40 partially reopening Saturday in NC to most traffic

North Carolina DOT said the interstate will reopen with one lane in each direction with "unusual conditions." Also: Truck parking funding bill reintroduced in Congress; Highway Angel recognized for stopping for crash, administering CPR.

February 28, 2025

I-40 North Carolina reopening

Cargo theft incidents slowed in January but expected to ramp up

Overhaul reported a slowdown in cargo theft in January following the holiday season, but activity started to tick up toward the end of the month. Also: Truck parking temporarily closing at Oklahoma Turnpike service plaza; new fuel card launching.

February 27, 2025

Overhaul cargo theft report January 2025

Tax changes to consider before April 15 | FMCSA hours waivers extended regionally

ATBS has compiled a list of tax updates for owner-operators to consider when filing their 2024 taxes. Also: FMCSA extends regional fuel emergency; Arizona implements truck parking availability signs near I-10 rest areas.

January 28, 2025

Tax filing forms

Ohio Turnpike service plaza named best truck stop in U.S.

Based on ratings and reviews in the Trucker Path app over the last year, the top 100 truck stops of 2025 have been revealed. The Tiffin River Service Plaza in West Unity, Ohio, along the Ohio Turnpike was rated the top overall stop.

January 27, 2025

Ohio Tiffen River Service Plaza

1K more parking spots coming to network | Lawsuit against DOL over Biden contractor rule dismissed

Colt & Joe Trucking sued DOL last April over the rollback of a Trump-era contractor classification rule. Also: Love's planning 20 new locations, 1,000 new truck parking spaces this year; profit analysis, consulting now part of accounting firm's service.

January 23, 2025

Love's fuel island, driver walking away

Regulatory freeze among Trump's first actions

The freeze, typical for a new administration, stops agencies from proposing or finalizing rules and requires them to withdraw rules not yet published. Also: Truck tonnage down in December; two Missouri rest areas closing, with truck parking staying open.

January 21, 2025

Trump signing executive orders

Alleged diesel theft ring in New Jersey hit with racketeering charges

Investigators arrested and charged 25 individuals and four companies for their roles in an alleged $3.4 million scheme to steal and resell diesel. Also: Indiana to close I-70 rest area for two years for improvements -- truck parking expanding.

January 20, 2025

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Highway Angel of the Year voting opens

Five finalists have been selected, and public voting will determine three winners in the annual contest. Also: Love's opens new store in Missouri;

December 25, 2024

Don't let the grinch steal your load | FMCSA gets an earful on truck parking

FMCSA's MCSAC advisory board developed recommendations for the DOT to expand truck parking. Also: CargoNet warns of heightened theft activity over holidays; hazmat, TWIC credentialing bill heads to president's desk.

December 20, 2024

truck parking information sign

I-80 to close for bridge demos | OOIDA's new transparency comment campaign

"If you speak up, we’ll win this fight.” -- OOIDA President Todd Spencer. Also: Planned nightly I-80 closures in this state; used-truck sales bucked seasonal trend in November, preliminary numbers show; new Love's open in Alabama and Wyoming.

December 16, 2024

Daycab truck backed to dock

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'Pretty good life' for Gary Jones' short-hood '79 Peterbilt 359

Truck show mainstay Gary Jones, owner of SPB Trucking, showed off his latest build at MATS 2025 -- a 1979 Peterbilt 359 day cab with just 630K original miles, and a rare sight among Jones' trucks, which often sport custom big bunks.

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Calling the best of the best: Enter Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Championship

The Whately Truck Plaza in Whately, Massachusetts, the scene of a weird start to Roadcheck and one of the best diners you can park a truck at.

Roadcheck Day One: Weird things afoot in Whately, Mass.

Oversize Hauler Load On Highway

Owner-ops optimistic about freight markets despite uncertainties: Survey

Introducing the New Flip 7 Wireless Speaker with Al sound boost, deeper bass, and longer battery life.

Introducing the New Flip 7 Wireless Speaker with Al sound boost, deeper bass, and longer battery life.

Prospects for a 'phenomenal' flatbed year: Trucker of the Month George Kincaid

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Pride & Polish

Overdrive’s annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show attracts entries from across the nation showcasing show-quality design, mechanical ingenuity and plenty of trucking-business pride. Find recent-history awards shows, in-depth features about the winners, and more.

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