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Overdrive Radio
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
Parking
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
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
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
Overdrive Extra
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
Life
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
Business
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
Parking
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
Life
'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
Life
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
Business
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
Truck Stops
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
Parking
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
Regulations
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
Life
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
Life
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
Parking
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
Regulations
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
Overdrive Extra
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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FMCSA's training-provider purge: 'Crackdown' or cleanup?
With DOT rattling sabers around "illegal trucking" flooding the roads with "unqualified drivers," Overdrive found a familiar name among training providers proposed for removal from the provider registry. The company's story illustrates realities of FMCSA's registry-cleanup effort.
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