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Regulations
FMCSA issues ELP-enforcement policy guidance for inspectors
The agency has released its updated enforcement policy that instructs inspectors on how to test for English language proficiency at roadside -- a driver interview and a traffic sign recognition assessment.
May 20, 2025
Life
Beware cargo thieves over Memorial Day weekend
Cargo theft recording firm Overhaul is warning of increased cargo theft activity -- both physical theft and theft by fraud -- over Memorial Day weekend. Also: Truck Parking Club partnership aims to combat theft; tracking device maker partners with telematics firm to increase load visibility/security.
May 20, 2025
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October 9, 2025
Small Fleet Champ
Small Fleet Champ assesses growing pains, on location at new company headquarters
How C.W. Express owner Steve Wilson shifted from wear-all-the-hats manager to, after near-disaster in 2022, a near-20-truck fleet owner with strong support structures for C.W.’s trucks and drivers, and deft delegation, particularly on the maintenance side of the business.
May 19, 2025
Regulations
Connecticut inspectors talk HOS, ELP enforcement at Roadcheck
A stop at Connecticut scales for Roadcheck revealed taped-on paper DOT-number markings, strict height enforcement, and a combined-agency all-hands-on-deck affair attended by the usual state suspects -- but also federal Homeland Security.
May 19, 2025
Overdrive Extra
What's happened to broker transparency
With the Trump administration shaking up so much at the federal level, a good question: "What is the new FMCSA thinking about the last one's broker transparency proposal?" The owner-operator who asked it here isn't the only one wondering.
May 16, 2025
Life
Last call: Complete your Highway Report Card here
Weigh in by May 19 to name the worst of the worst, and best, states and routes in the nation for road conditions, parking, and more. With a big infrastructure funding reauthorization slated for next year, we want to hear your recommendations for states, metro areas and particular routes where improvements are needed.
May 15, 2025
Custom Rigs
'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.
May 15, 2025
Regulations
English language proficiency crackdown? Here's what states are saying
Overdrive investigated several tales of new ELP enforcement by roadside inspectors, but have states really moved yet? If so, they're keeping quiet about it. Here's what several states did have to say.
May 14, 2025
Equipment
First full look: Up-close with the new Mack Pioneer tractor
2024 Small Fleet Champ finalist Jamie Hagen teased it as an more-aero-than-most tractor with a "pretty darn aggressive" look to it. In this video, get the full tour inside and out with Overdrive sister publication CCJ's editor, Jason Cannon.
May 9, 2025
Regulations
English proficiency enforcement, non-domiciled CDLs for foreign citizens: Take the survey
English proficiency enforcement, non-domiciled CDLs for foreign citizens | Take this survey to inform Overdrive's coverage of President Donald Trump's executive order mandating English proficiency enforcement and a review of CDLs for foreign drivers working in the U.S.
May 8, 2025
Custom Rigs
Every smart mod to Trucker of the Year's 4M-mile 1995 KW T600
With 2024 Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber's long career coming to a close and his long-running T600 up for sale, this video look at the rig's modifications show his prioritization of efficiency, increased comfort and durability. Also: His custom dashcam solution, dating back to 2013.
May 8, 2025
Hours of Service
Are you Roadcheck-ready? Inspectors to key in on PC, false logs
What recent reporting and insight from CVSA's inspections guru revealed about this year's Roadcheck inspection blitz, less than a week away, May 13-15. Access a bevy of resources, including the latest hours-related guidance, here.
May 7, 2025
Overdrive Extra
'Promise to a friend': The Wheel Jam Truck Show, staying alive
The Wheel Jam Truck Show in Huron, South Dakota, began in 2002 over beers among friends. It grew from nine trucks the first year to hundreds today. Before its founder passed in 2024, he charged two women with keeping it going.
May 7, 2025
Partners in Business
Following rules of the road, and how they follow you: Violations, safety scores
Roadcheck is less than a week away, May 13-15. With inspectors keying in on false HOS logs and tires, brush up on ways to stay out of the crosshairs in this Partners in Business primer on road rules and safety scoring impacts.
May 7, 2025
Hours of Service
HOS waivers in two states | Nebraska fleet's AI dispatch assist adoption, and what happened next
Since implementing AI to assist in dispatching, Grand Island Express is handling 35% more freight and saw a 13% increase in revenue per truck per week. Also: Two states waive HOS for fuel haulers; Internationals recalled for windshield wiper issue; more.
May 6, 2025
Life
Police officer convicted of extortion over fake CDL testing
A former Sergeant with the Massachussets State Police faces decades in jail and more than $1 million in fines after passing "brain dead" CDL applicants in a years-long bribery scheme.
May 6, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Faith, family, friends: Crossroads Truck Meet show building community
A Cat 3408 V8-powered 1979 359, 120-inch ARI big bunk on a 2003 W900L, a show organizer on a mission to create -- more importantly, to thank -- a close-knit community in and around California, Missouri and beyond... This year's Truck Meet featured plenty to write home about.
May 6, 2025
Business
New research takes aim at 'driver shortage' narrative, tracing roots of churn to 1980s deregulation
The OOIDA Foundation published new research around driver turnover in trucking, taking on what the association considers a dangerous, false narrative of a driver shortage that undercuts pay and hinders healthy industry growth.
May 2, 2025
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