Equipment
Business
Regulations
Life
Custom Rigs
Gear
Safety & Compliance
Speed limiters, crash avoidance systems among NTSB's 'Most Wanted' safety improvements
The National Transportation Safety Board's 2021-2022 top 10 'Most Wanted' list includes five items directly related to highway safety. Also: A section of I-196 in Michigan will close for several months; new breakfast options at PFJ.
April 7, 2021
FMCSA's clearinghouse has sidelined more than 50,000 drivers
Most of the 52,000 drivers who lost their jobs in 2020 due to drug and alcohol violations have not completed their return-to-work procedure. Many are expected to find work outside of trucking.
February 10, 2021
Former small-fleet owner sentenced for falsifying drivers' logs
The former owner of a small Rhode Island-based fleet got three years of probation for falsifying drivers' logs. Also: HHG mover sentenced for fraud; Kenworth and OOIDA extend discount partnership; new min. weekly pay package; reefer washout system.
February 9, 2021
Roadcheck set for early May with focus on lights, hours
The annual 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz will be held May 4-6 with an added focus on lighting and hours of service, CVSA announced Tuesday. Also: Ryder's COOP truck and trailer sharing platform expanded service into three new markets.
February 2, 2021
Page 1 of 1
Top Stories
Overdrive Radio
One owner-op's long road to steady dry-bulk freight, for the whole family
In this Overdrive Radio edition out on a dry-bulk haul with Kentucky-based John McCormick, the owner-operator lays out his own and his father's different histories in trucking. Their stories converged in recent years on this regular run.
Custom Rigs
John Highley’s custom specialized-freight-hauling 2018 W900L
Overdrive Extra
More freight fraud inbound? Pessimistic rates outlook sets the stage
Trucker of the Year
Always headed home: Owner-op pulls in profit with a single goal in mind
Sponsor Content
Cummins new for 2023.
Overdrive Radio
Latest Episode
One owner-op's long road to steady dry-bulk freight, for the whole family
More episodes »
White Papers
Best Practices for Owner Operators
Get your FREE comprehensive guide! This in-depth guide covers everything you need to know to succeed in trucking. From how to handle common carrier challenges to nitty-gritty regulations, it's all here.
