Equipment
Business
Regulations
Life
Custom Rigs
Gear
Regulations: Page 24
Regulations
CVSA's out-of-service criteria: New for 2025
As of April Fool's Day 2025, new out-of-service criteria for drivers and vehicles will feature some tweaks – mostly around brakes, tires and lights.
February 10, 2025
Regulations
Trump admin's legal team at DOT takes shape
The new top lawyer at FMCSA has experience in fighting nuclear verdicts and an appreciation of truck drivers, while NHTSA's new top lawyer worked for an autonomous vehicle company.
February 7, 2025
Life
Truck driver charged 'careless' after flipping DOT snowplow in North Dakota
A driver pulling two dumpsters tried to pass a snow plow and ended up taking himself and the plow off-road. The plow driver sustained serious injuries. Also: Bear in the air -- Louisiana used helicopter, new tech in enforcement blitz.
February 6, 2025
Gear
Verizon Connect debuts new extended-view cameras, custom DVIRs
The new Extended View Cameras expand on Verizon Connect’s Integrated Video offerings, featuring four additional cameras and an in-cab monitor. The company also launched new customizable DVIRs for fleets.
February 6, 2025
Regulations
New York could back off CARB's Advanced Clean Trucks rule
The Trucking Association of New York said support for the state's adoption of CARB's Advanced Clean Trucks rule, as in some other states around the nation, has suffered a devastating blow from reality.
February 3, 2025
Regulations
Oregon adoption of CARB clean trucks rule under fire
A bill making its way through the state legislature would delay the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, adopted from California, until 2027. Also: Severe-duty Macks recalled; Pilot raising money for American Heart Association in February.
February 3, 2025
Business
Convoy back in court: Hundreds of carriers seek $2.6M from unpaid loads
The digital broker's stunning 2023 collapse from a $3.8 billion valuation is back in the courts, with about 400 carriers that say the company owes them a combined $2.6 million for freight hauled.
January 31, 2025
Regulations
Anti-fraud, CDL-testing bills both back in Congress
One bill introduced in both House and Senate would restore FMCSA's authority to assess civil penalties against unauthorized brokers and other fraudulent entities, and more. Another, intro'd in the Senate, would streamline CDL testing.
January 31, 2025
Regulations
Trucking welcomes Trump's 'common sense' pick to lead EPA
Lee Zeldin is expected to push deregulation at the EPA, having pledged to "ensure we are protecting the environment while also protecting our economy," at his hearing.
January 29, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Hotline offers pre-trip help to truckers hauling watercraft
Boat-hauling truckers can help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by utilizing the "Call Before You Haul" hotline to set up free pre-trip checks -- and decontamination, if necessary -- of any watercraft hauled.
January 29, 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
Regulations
How trucking groups responded to FMCSA’s broker transparency proposal
Some of trucking's largest trade groups signaled their opposition to FMCSA's broker transparency proposal. Groups representing owner-operators and small fleets, however, mostly support the effort.
January 28, 2025
Regulations
Sean Duffy confirmed as DOT Secretary
Duffy had bipartisan support among U.S. Senators, who voted 77-22 Tuesday to confirm the former Wisconsin Congressman as the Secretary of Transportation.
January 28, 2025
Equipment
Recall for sticking throttle hits medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks
More than 1,100 trucks may have an oversized magnet carrier in the throttle pedal assembly, possibly causing the pedals to stick. Also: 10-4 by WEX now accepted at RaceTrac, RaceWay; Mack Pinnacles recalled; new Love's along I-81.
January 27, 2025
Life
CargoNet's new system scores cargo theft risk based on route
Using an algorithm, CargoNet generates a route score that provides a measure of risk that crime and loss will occur along a route. Also: Bill would make permanent COVID CDL-testing waiver; ATRI seeks carrier input on advanced safety systems.
January 24, 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
Equipment
Task force calls for ban on carriers' truck lease-purchase programs
FMCSA's Truck Leasing Task Force, in its required report to Congress, said it found “the costs and harms of lease-purchase programs are so great" they shouldn't be allowed. Otherwise, the report recommended improvements to protect operators.
January 22, 2025
Regulations
OOIDA to FMCSA: Don't let brokers win the transparency fight
The owner-operator business association posted official comment praising FMCSA's proposal to make a rule demanding freight brokers provide rate transparency to carriers and shippers, but also pointed out flaws that could defeat its purpose.
January 21, 2025
Previous Page
Page 24 of 253
Next Page
Top Stories
Trucker of the Year
Overdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your business
Nominations are open for 2026 Trucker of the Year honors! The competition recognizes acumen/innovation of owner-operators, the bedrock of the entrepreneurial spirit in trucking. If you’ve excelled through the sluggish markets of the last years, you're no doubt a worthy contender.
Business
Could U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?
Custom Rigs
'Better than a horse and buggy': 1935 International a family heirloom
Custom Rigs
Custom Rigs Showdown: Old iron rules the quarterfinal round
Featured Sponsor
JBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
Overdrive Radio
Latest Episode
'Who here knows their numbers?' For truck owners who do, and act on them, profits stack up
More episodes »
