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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

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March 24, 2025

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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

Drug trafficker claims she worked with truck drivers in operation

In an interview with DEA agents, a drug trafficker said she used truck operators for illegal loads moving from Mexico to the U.S.. Also: New Pilot opens in east Alabama; truck driver honored for helping move disabled car from travel lanes.

November 29, 2024

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4,000 tickets, warnings issued to truckers during Operation Safe Driver Week

The annual unsafe-driving enforcement initiative targeting cars and trucks resulted in nearly 6,000 total tickets/citations and warnings being issued. Also: Fleet owner hit for loan fraud; new Landstar facility includes parking; latest Highway Angel.

November 19, 2024

truck pulled over by police at roadside

Keep Tracking, Rollingtrans ELDs removed from 'Registered Devices' list

FMCSA removed three devices from its Registered ELDs list Monday, requiring carriers and drivers to discontinue using them. Also: Nikola recalls battery-electric trucks; North Carolina reminds drivers to stay on truck routes; two new TA Express locations.

November 18, 2024

Keep Tracking ELD

Extra-spicy haul: $31 million in meth found in serrano-pepper load

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the contraband inbound to the U.S. from Mexico in Pharr, Texas. Also: PS Logistics acquires 45-truck Louisiana fleet; fleet owner elected mayor of Portland, Oregon; new Missouri Love's.

November 13, 2024

bundles of meth in shipment of peppers

Temporary I-40 fix could be open by Jan. 1 | Diesel truck availability prompts CARB ZEV change

The North Carolina DOT said a project to open one lane in each direction could be complete by Jan. 1. Also: CARB amends "zero-emission" sales regulation amid new-diesel-truck availability concerns; Love's co-founder passes; new TA opens in West Virginia.

November 6, 2024

I-40 washout Hurricane Helene

Cummins X15 fuel pump issue extends to Paccar trucks

Paccar is recalling more than 5,600 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with recalled Cummins X15 engines. Also: Mack Granite trucks recalled for non-compliant tires; Load One acquires Ohio-based expediter; two new Love's add 206 truck parking spaces.

October 28, 2024

Cummins X15 engine

Bribery scheme costs fleet owner more than $8 million

The owner was part of a group of companies in a "pay-to-play" bribery scheme involving FedEx Ground in Salt Lake City. Also: Schneider announces changes to FreightPower load board platform; new Pilot open in Texas.

October 24, 2024

cash and handcuffs

Truck parking projects in three states get millions in funding

Truck parking is the primary focus of projects receiving DOT grant money in Ohio and Wisconsin, and is part of a larger infrastructure project in Nevada. Also: FMCSA renews HOS, alternative securement, warning-flag requirement exemptions.

October 23, 2024

trucks in parking lot

New York trucking group calls for delay of emissions regs

Like Oregon recently, the Trucking Association of New York is looking for a delay of CARB's Advanced Clean Trucks regs in the state. Also: ATHS hall of fame induction next week; two new TA Express locations open in Pennsylvania.

October 18, 2024

Landstar truck in NYC

Opening brief filed in lawsuit against EPA over truck emissions regs

OOIDA, the Western States Trucking Association, American Petroleum Institute and others are challenging EPA's Phase 3 heavy-duty emissions standards. Also: Coalition raising awareness for distracted driving; feedback needed on I-10 truck parking.

October 17, 2024

truck emissions highway

Five truckers in the running for new Kenworth

Finalists have been named for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Also: Mack's government contract through Sourcewell renewed; TA opens new location in Oklahoma; Pilot offering drink, snack deals this month.

October 2, 2024

Transition Trucking Kenworth T680

RigDig Truck History Reports now include recall information | Trucker cleared after crash

RigDig Truck History Reports, available via Overdrive, now feature information about all manufacturer recalls recorded by NHTSA. Also: Fleet owner gets 25 years in drug trafficking case; no charges for trucker in fatal crash; new One9 stop in New Mexico.

September 27, 2024

RigDig Truck History Report 'Vital History' Section

IRS boosting truckers' per diem-deduction rate | Latest recalls hit Volvo, Great Dane, Trail King

The rate for travel within the U.S. is increasing by $11, effective Oct. 1. Also: Loose lugs prompt Volvo recall; Great Dane, Trail King recall trailers; Outpost opens 4 new parking locations across U.S. with more than 1,700 spaces.

September 23, 2024

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FMCSA offers details on proposed HOS-flexibility pilot programs

Following DOT Secretary Sean Duffy's announcement of the launch of the pilot programs Monday, FMCSA released proposals showing one pilot would add more split-sleeper berth options, while the other would allow drivers to pause their 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours per duty cycle.

Small fleet owner Scott Smithler's Mission Complete Transport builds on the owner's history hauling in the military, including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mission Complete is among semi-finalists in Overdrive's Small Fleet Championship.

Mission Complete: Veteran small fleet owner's legion of local support

This banner is on display at U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, D.C., this week in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

Regulators, industry celebrate appreciation week with HOS flexibility emphasis, events, deals

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Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists not afraid to get their hands dirty

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Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists not afraid to get their hands dirty

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