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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

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March 24, 2025

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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

Semi truck in front of Brooklyn Diner NYC

'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

handcuffs with cash and gavel

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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A freight world without brokers: 'Carriers United' daring to do more than just dream

With time, this small fleet owner aims to build what he calls an "army of carriers" to deliver on goals: namely, to "put money back in the pockets of the carriers" in service to shippers, and relieve drivers of parking fees, tow threats.

December 11, 2024

Connecticut spending $31M to add truck parking spaces

The state said the multiyear project, underway now, will expand public parking in the state by about 44%. Also: DOT proposal would correct inadvertent drug-testing compliance challenges; fleet owner to pay $261K in restitution for fraud; more.

December 9, 2024

Connecticut truck parking

Maine-to-D.C. Wreaths Across America convoy set to roll

The tour will make 21 stops on its way to Washington, D.C., for Wreaths Across America Day. Also: FMCSA eyes hazmat endorsement waivers for certain jet fuel haulers; new TA Express in Wisconsin.

December 6, 2024

Wreaths Across America trucks

Canadian truck drivers busted in Illinois with $40M in cocaine

An Illinois State Police trooper discovered more than 1,100 pounds of cocaine in a truck during an inspection. Also: Former Calif. fleet exec sentenced for embezzling from company; FMCSA's MCSAC to meet this month; Pilot donates $50K to Folds of Honor.

December 4, 2024

Illinois State Police cocaine bust

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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.

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Top truck makers sue CARB/California over enforcement of Clean Truck Partnership

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EPA announces end to 5-mph DEF derates for new and existing trucks

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