Equipment
Business
Regulations
Life
Custom Rigs
Gear
Regulations: Page 22
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
Teamsters rule out Trump v. Harris endorsement | New 'Driver' film premiering
After months of internal polling of rank-and-file union members, the Teamsters will not endorse a presidential candidate. Also: New "Driver" documentary tells a female trucker's story; FMCSA grants brake-light waiver; USMC vet wins truck.
September 20, 2024
Sponsor Content
Let our deep industry knowledge become your data-driven insights
Fusable
Success begins with a solid digital strategy. Our team of experts works closely with you to understand your business objectives, target audience, and industry landscape. Leveraging our deep industry knowledge and data-driven insights, we develop customized digital strategies that deliver tangible results.
February 19, 2025
Regulations
House committee moves on bill to help FMCSA crack down on fraud
The legislation would codify FMCSA's ability to assess civil penalties against freight fraudsters. Another bill aims to strengthen DataQs challenge process. Also: FMCSA to host third Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day; I-17 lane closures upcoming.
September 19, 2024
Regulations
New York truckers take to City Hall to protest 'scam' idling fines
Truck drivers and owners took the fight against New York City's Citizens Air Complaint Program, which pays citizens to report idling trucks to the city, to City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 18 with a rally that attacked the program as a "scam."
September 18, 2024
Regulations
Lease-purchase task force to draft best practices for assessing agreements
FMCSA's Truck Leasing Task Force set dates for two meetings, during which it will work to draft a report on identifying best practices to help drivers assess agreements. Also: RXO closes deal to acquire Coyote; I-70 lane closure Tuesday night; more.
September 16, 2024
Regulations
ELD exemption: Owner-op's request denied
The trucker told FMCSA he had a new business and couldn't afford an ELD when seeking a one-year exemption from ELD regulations. Also: ATBS hosting semi-annual owner-op income session Sept. 18; Kansas police issue highway rule reminder after crash.
September 13, 2024
Regulations
Senator questions FMCSA’s oversight of trucking safety
Following a deadly crash in Colorado in June, a U.S. Senator from the state is questioning FMCSA's ability to regulate motor carrier safety due to funding and staffing issues, and more.
September 13, 2024
Regulations
NTSB investigates Tesla Semi fire that took 50,000 gallons of water to put out
The National Transportation Safety Board has released preliminary findings on the August 19 Tesla Semi fire that shut down I-80 in California for 16 hours, and it may lead to future policy recommendations.
September 13, 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
Business
Diesel hits lowest national average since Fall 2021 | I-95 lane closures upcoming
The U.S.’ national average for a gallon of on-highway diesel hit $3.56/gal., according to EIA. Also: I-95 lane closures planned in Rhode Island; Bestpass/Fleetworthy combined companies rebrand; Hawaii requests waiver for proof of citizenship requirements.
September 11, 2024
Regulations
Louisiana issues emergency declaration ahead of hurricane
Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane along the state’s coast Wednesday afternoon. The state's governor issued the emergency declaration granting weigh variances, some HOS relief for support haulers.
September 10, 2024
Life
UPS truck looted after bridge strike
After the accident in Chicago, looters stole packages from the truck. As of Monday, no arrests had been made and no citations issued, police said. Also: FMCSA extends guidance-review comment period; weight limits raised for Iowa ag haulers; more.
September 10, 2024
Regulations
Wabash hit with nuclear verdict in 2019 underride deaths
Wabash was found liable for a nearly half-a-billion dollar underride fatality, despite the vehicle traveling faster than NHTSA's safety rating.
September 9, 2024
Life
NHTSA: Traffic fatalities fall for ninth straight quarter
The agency reported a decrease in traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 of about 3.2% as compared to the first half of 2023. Also: Great Dane reefer trailers recalled; Wisconsin loggers get waiver for alternate securement method; more.
September 9, 2024
Gear
J.J. Keller offering free FMCSA Compliance Manual
The compliance firm is offering its manual -- normally $328 -- for free through September 18, 2024.
September 6, 2024
Life
Alleged 'trucking automation' scam shut down after FTC lawsuit
The company claimed that with a $75,000 investment from a consumer, it would buy a truck in the consumer's name and operate it on their behalf. Also: Mack launches new online Truck Builder tool; TA raises $300K for St. Christopher, TAT.
September 5, 2024
Regulations
Owner of Missouri truck shop, tow company guilty of loan fraud, more
The owner of Bourbon, Missouri-based Whiskey Dix Big Truck Repair was found guilty of PPP loan fraud, as well as Clean Air Act violations. Also: Livestock haulers get regs relief in Wyoming; ATA reports driver pay increases.
September 4, 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
Previous Page
Page 22 of 243
Next Page
Top Stories
Regulations
DOT threatens funding for California, Washington, New Mexico over lax ELP enforcement
DOT on Tuesday called out three states saying they not only don't enforce English language proficiency for truck drivers, but they let drivers placed out-of-service in other states roam free.
Regulations
California’s ‘smog check’ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapprove
CSA's Data Trail
Toughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks off
Regulations
State Department pauses truck driving visas: Who is and isn't impacted
Featured Sponsor
BlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
Overdrive Radio
Latest Episode
Rise of the 'non-domiciled CDL' for non-citizen truck drivers: Safety, rates, security
More episodes »
Partner Insights
Compute the potential profit in any truckload, access per-day and per-mile breakouts with Overdrive's Load Profit Analyzer
Know your costs, owner-operators? Compute the potential profit in any truckload, access per-day and per-mile breakouts, and compare brokers' offers on multiple loads. Enter your trucking business's fixed and variable costs, and load information, to get started.
