Equipment
Business
Regulations
Life
Custom Rigs
Gear
Regulations: Page 59
Trucking Law
Trucking Law: How to protect your business after a crash
Experiencing an accident is every owner-operator’s worst nightmare, and in the heat of the moment it's easy for even professionals to act against their interests. When you get involved in an accident, immediately begin to legally protect yourself.
January 25, 2023
Regulations
NHTSA issues consent order to Volvo Group North America
NHTSA has issued a consent order with Volvo Group North America, stating the OEM failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion and to comply with other recall and reporting requirements for 2017 issue.
January 30, 2023
Sponsor Content
Compute the potential profit in any truckload, access per-day and per-mile breakouts with Overdrive's Load Profit Analyzer
Fusable
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.
March 24, 2025
Regulations
NHTSA begins trailer side-underride-guard rule process
The agency has sent an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to the White House for approval before it's published in the Federal Register. Also: Idaho launches new 511 app with trucker features; TA inks EV charging deal; Autocar trucks recalled.
January 30, 2023
Regulations
Hours regs waived for propane haulers in three states
Governors in Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming have issued emergency declarations over propane shortages. Also: I-15 closing in Nevada; overweight waiver extended for certain Iowa haulers; FleetPride acquires Florida repair shop.
January 24, 2023
Business
House bill offers recruiting and retention incentives, grants to truck drivers
A bill introduced into the U.S. House Tuesday proposes tax credits of up to $10,000 for eligible truck drivers and grants for new drivers.
January 24, 2023
Regulations
New bill would grease skids for under-21 drivers to work ports
Current federal law considers freight hauled from ports to another location in the same state as interstate commerce. Also: Michigan-based driver killed by set of runaway duals; new Women in Trucking leadership.
January 20, 2023
Regulations
Colorado refinery shutdown prompts eight-state hours of service waiver
Drivers hauling gas, diesel and jet fuel in eight states are temporarily exempt from the 11-hour drive maximum. Also: Convoy intros instant bid responses in load board app; U.S. 95 closing in Vegas tonight; Highway Angel of the Year voting now open.
January 19, 2023
Regulations
Another trucker's HOS exemption request denied
FMCSA announced the denial of a waiver for an individual trucker from five provisions of the hours of service regs. Also: Mack unveils refreshed Granite model; parking, food options to remain at West Virginia Turnpike service plazas during renovations.
January 18, 2023
Regulations
California Trucking Association again seeks injunction to block AB 5
The group maintains that the law should be preempted by federal law and that AB 5 violates the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. A court hearing on AB 5 is scheduled for May 1.
January 18, 2023
Regulations
Former FMCSA investigator pleads guilty to extortion
The former border investigator admitted to accepting a payment in exchange for not reporting a carrier's safety violations. Also: Used truck sales tick up amid downward pricing pressure to close 2022; TA plans to open 20 locations in 2023.
January 17, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA announces action on two driver training exemption requests
The agency granted one waiver for a hazmat endorsement trainer, and denied another for certain water well equipment haulers. Also: Midwestern dealer continues Michigan growth; latest Highway Angel.
January 13, 2023
Regulations
Traffic fatalities mostly unchanged year-over-year through Sept. 2022, NHTSA estimates
Truck-involved crash fatalities are estimated to have increased 10% year-over-year through June 2022, however. Also: Truckers honor owner-operator with funeral convoy; Delaware DMV launches online medical self-certification; new owner-op tax guide.
January 11, 2023
Regulations
More weather-related hours of service exemptions issued
Certain drivers in three states are getting HOS relief to help in emergency relief. Also: Convenience store chain discounting diesel through end of January; JX Truck Center reopens Michigan dealership; latest Highway Angels.
January 10, 2023
Regulations
Heating fuel haulers get HOS relief in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has suspended hours-of-service regs for residential heating fuel haulers in the state. Also: Cross-border truck freight up 13% year-over-year in October; CVSA kicks off Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; TruckPro acquires Plaza Fleet Parts.
January 9, 2023
Regulations
EPA eyeing more strict particulate matter regulation
Diesel-powered equipment accounts for more than 70% of all fine particulate matter emissions from U.S. transportation sources, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
January 6, 2023
Regulations
California says it banned 230,000 trucks. What's next?
California says that across the country, more than 230,000 trucks with pre-2010 model engines face fines of up to $42,450 for operating there, but there are some notable exemptions for low-use truck in the state and in NOX-exempt areas.
January 6, 2023
Regulations
DOT announces annual increase to fines for regs violations
Law requires DOT agencies, including FMCSA, to issue annual inflation-based adjustments to fines for violations of regulations. Also: New Peterbilt dealership in Georgia; Women in Trucking launches 2023 gender diversity survey.
January 5, 2023
Parking
Georgia city latest to ban truck parking at homes
Truck drivers in Macon, Georgia, can no longer park their rigs at their homes as of Jan. 1. Also: Nebraska extends emergency HOS waiver for fuel haulers; Drivewyze, Bestpass partner to help carriers control toll costs.
January 4, 2023
Previous Page
Page 59 of 249
Next Page
Top Stories
Overdrive Radio
How military service set these trucking entrepreneurs straight on course to success
A special Overdrive Radio marks Veterans Day, commemorating the military service of so many around the United States, and in American trucking. Here we honor the stories of two vets -- Army and Navy, respectively -- who are equally clear-eyed emphasizing what their service meant for their long careers as business owners.
Regulations
Court pauses DOT rule seeking to push 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers out of commercial work
Maintenance
Owner-ops adapt conservative approach to ever-expanding diesel service intervals
Overdrive Extra
Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran
Featured Sponsor
BlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
Overdrive Radio
Latest Episode
How military service set these trucking entrepreneurs straight on course to success
More episodes »
