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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
Life
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
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February 19, 2025
Life
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
Regulations
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
Regulations
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
Life
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
Life
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
Equipment
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
Life
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
Parking
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
Equipment
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
Regulations
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
Life
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
Equipment
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
Business
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
Life
Tennessee highway official charged for stealing diesel for personal trucking business
A county highway official in Tennessee admitted to stealing nearly $57K in diesel from the county for his own trucking company. Also: HHG moving company employee sentenced in scheme; FHWA wants feedback on electric truck charging needs; new Sheetz.
September 12, 2024
Overdrive Extra
Truck parking bullpens at shippers: Make it mandatory?
Long Haul Paul asks this question after an uncommonly positive experience with the truck bullpen and a welcoming attitude at C&S Wholesale Grocers in Plant City, Florida. Here, point of view from five stakeholders, from owner-ops to safety directors.
September 3, 2024
Regulations
'Washington is not California': State's truckers on 'zero-emission' rules
Washington State Trucking Associations is urging state leaders to reconsider aligning with California's "zero-emission" truck mandate. Also: Groendyke expands with acquisition; Love's adds 111 truck parking spaces in Bakersfield, California.
August 22, 2024
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