https://www.overdriveonline.com/parking/article/15823893/truckers-still-torn-truck-parking-clubs-huge-growth-with-paytoparkOverdriveen2026-05-05T21:54:14.000ZTruckers still torn: Truck Parking Club's huge growth with pay-to-parkhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/california-worst-parking.cWdlLGbH6q.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70No. 2 New York, at once, was the only other state in the top 10 of the Worst Parking rankings called out by a majority of respondents for pay-to-park prevalence. In all other cases, parking-space availability and general community attitudes toward trucking were much bigger concerns. <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/document/15768453/worst-roads-states-parking-truckers-2025-highway-report-card">Download the full survey report via this link.</a>https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/2025-worst-parking-metro-areas-overdrive-highway-report-card.cE19q3g5Go.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70For example: The big metros <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/document/15768453/worst-roads-states-parking-truckers-2025-highway-report-card">flagged by Overdrive readers in the Highway Report Card</a> in dire need of truck parking.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/wes-oberman-t680.qUYlOMpKW6.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Oberman's current Kenworth T680 is shown here at the DigIt location, a "gated lot with a PIN code to go in," he said, some access too to restrooms and showers he's as yet never tried, given home within easy striking distance. The shop's a "full-service mechanic," he added, who when Oberman was speaking a couple months back had recently performed a PM service for him.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/allen-lattimer-truck-and-trailer.nsCjemczhn.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Allen Lattimer's Pete and reefer trailerhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/mixcollage-05-may-2026-03-52-pm-201.AXwkoUA9Tb.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/parking/article/15824329/truck-parking-clubs-advocacy-push-we-will-fight-for-the-driverOverdriveen2026-05-05T21:53:59.000ZTruck Parking Club's advocacy push: 'We will fight for the driver'https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/2025-worst-parking-metro-areas-overdrive-highway-report-card.E1dcCJtVwK.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70For example: The big metros <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/document/15768453/worst-roads-states-parking-truckers-2025-highway-report-card">flagged by Overdrive readers in the 2025 Highway Report Card</a> in dire need of truck parking.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/screenshot-2026-05-05-152016.AAe8jYX7yX.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70This screenshot shows a <a href="https://unlocktruckparking.org">fairly new website built for a coalition envisioned by Truck Parking Club detailed in this story</a>.https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15824320/prime-route-responds-to-eld-cheating-allegationsOverdriveen2026-05-05T21:09:04.000ZPrime Route responds to ELD cheating allegationshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/screenshot-2026-05-04-at-111241-am.7sHk67n2SJ.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15824295/fmcsa-update-on-prohibited-coercion-of-drivers-amid-widespread-eld-cheating-reportsOverdriveen2026-05-05T20:51:07.000ZFMCSA update on 'Prohibited Coercion of Drivers' amid widespread ELD cheating reports https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/img-05745hs6lrvkjf.8JtOVAkeEp.heic?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/equipment/article/15824042/california-bill-would-cut-electrictruck-cost-fleet-employees-charged-for-8m-theftOverdriveen2026-05-05T17:22:14.000ZCalifornia bill aimed to cut electric-truck cost | Fleet employees charged for $8M thefthttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/electric-truck-chargining-adobestock-420080513.9hE5gpULre.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/nigel-hunt.GLQ8IBCUNG.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Nigel Hunthttps://www.overdriveonline.com/equipment/article/15824022/large-fleet-plans-to-add-500-autonomous-trucks-starting-next-yearOverdriveen2026-05-04T19:11:51.000ZLarge fleet plans to add 500 autonomous trucks, starting next yearhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/hirschbach-roller-v3.3H7uuZ20w0.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/electronic-logging-devices/article/15823957/prime-route-transport-a-super-ego-chameleon-fleet-accused-of-eld-cheating-with-video-evidenceOverdriveen2026-05-04T18:36:12.000ZPrime Route Transport, a Super Ego chameleon fleet, accused of ELD cheating with video evidencehttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/combined-image-4.2zbUh7aIXZ.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70John Brasher's leased truck and trailer from an ill-fated run at Prime Route Transport.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/screenshot-2026-05-04-at-111032-am.Cp2TvhA8se.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Brashers said Prime Route wouldn't even show him his proper lease agreement to dispute settlement checks.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/combined-image-5.OukSevLIaA.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/screenshot-2026-05-04-at-110939-am.VFUKSSDMbo.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Brashers said his dispatcher asked him to check in to pick ups as J&A Logistics Transportation LLC, another Super Ego-affiliated chameleon CBS reporting linked to Super Ego. The DOT number for J&A has since gone inactive in the federal Safer system.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/screenshot-2026-05-04-at-111618-am.8DjHHuuiYZ.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15823974/teamsters-vow-fight-after-california-clears-road-for-autonomous-trucksOverdriveen2026-05-01T18:08:22.000ZTeamsters vow fight after California clears road for autonomous truckshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/kodiak-autonomous-self-driving.lI9LPsjZPf.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/wade-dickinson.XDWd3kb2rE.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Wade Dickinsonhttps://www.overdriveonline.com/custom-rigs/article/15823920/show-trucks-concerts-lined-up-for-large-cars-guitarsOverdriveen2026-05-01T17:31:54.000ZShow trucks, concerts lined up for Large Cars & Guitarshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/large-cars-guitars-5.szvW2inzRl.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/mixcollage-01-may-2026-11-39-am-2611.q5SxAywdxc.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/life/article/15823834/missing-trucker-found-in-georgia-ice-arrests-driver-out-on-bail-after-crashOverdriveen2026-04-30T18:17:10.000ZMissing trucker found deceased in Georgia: FBI | ICE arrests driver out on bail after crashhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/rajinder-kumar.r3sQOm7E3l.webp?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Rajinder Kumarhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/gonzalez.BGcPjtjgaQ.webp?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalezhttps://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15823428/the-problemsolver-trucker-of-the-month-sam-kellys-big-biz-comebackOverdriveen2026-04-30T16:39:12.000ZThe problem-solver: Trucker of the Month Sam Kelly's big biz comebackhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/ovd-logo-2026truckeroftheyearlogo-1225-med.38QJFAKC4c.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Owner-operator Kelly joins fellow Truckers of the Month in competition for Overdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year award. <a href="https://overdriveonline.com/toptrucker">Nominations are open for exceptional owners,</a> whether leased or independent (up to three trucks). <a href="https://overdriveonline.com/toptrucker">Enter your own or another owner-operator business you admire via this link.</a>https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/international-lonestar.JFACMiaols.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/bubba-rushing-2.7XmTcuGFdB.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Bubba Rushing is pictured with the '22 Western Star Kelly bought early this year.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/sam-kelly.4047T2bLRz.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Sam Kellyhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/rodriguez-byrd.rbBRIJvkEB.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Rodriguez Byrd pilots this 2023 International LoneStar.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/black-sheep-xpress-totm.TOJlfv645C.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Three-truck Black Sheep Express owner-operator Sam Kelly is Overdrive's <a href="https://overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year">Trucker of the Month</a> for April, putting him in the running for the 2026 annual honor. <a href="https://overdriveonline.com/toptrucker">Enter your own business via the initial entry form at this link</a>.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/mixcollage-30-apr-2026-09-29-am-2758.KGbOjAuRRx.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Picture are (right) the 2023 Kenworth W900 owner-operator Sam Kelly drives today, the 2023 International Lonestar piloted by Byrd, and Rushing's 2022 Western Star. Both company drivers are paid 65 cents/mile.https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15823672/cdl-schools-fire-back-after-texas-ag-accuses-them-of-certifying-unqualified-driversOverdriveen2026-04-29T21:39:52.000ZCDL schools fire back after Texas AG accuses them of certifying unqualified drivershttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-29-at-31920-pm.Vv0WBO7EsU.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-29-at-40730-pm.WEXsRNztzZ.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Trucker Certified's Oaty Scott said he's the real deal.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-29-at-32007-pm.rqps061O5V.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Most truck schools pushed back on Texas AG's claims of wrongdoing, but this one school does indeed advertise CDL training in Spanish, and they're nowhere to be found on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/fb-7.DIJkXuTZMa.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70An EP Texas graduate. Remember, all Texas CDLs come from Texas Department of Public Safety staff, not CDL schools.https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15823627/texas-launches-investigation-into-trucking-schools-for-elp-other-violationsOverdriveen2026-04-29T20:42:22.000ZTexas launches investigation into trucking schools for ELP, other violationshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/student-driver-cdl-training-school-adobestock-728917446.CFOjlwtqQQ.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15823562/fmcsas-state-dataqs-reform-sparks-call-for-frivolouschallenge-penaltiesOverdriveen2026-04-29T18:33:41.000ZFMCSA's state DataQs reform sparks call for 'frivolous'-challenge penaltieshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/inspector-with-dog-truck-inspection-barn.fgEa4nDMJR.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Are you <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/hours-of-service/article/15745188/truck-inspectors-to-key-in-on-pc-false-logs-for-roadcheck-blitz">ready for Roadcheck</a>? Friendly reminder: the <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15817087/tampered-elds-the-focus-of-cvsas-annual-roadcheck">annual inspection event's upcoming May 12-14</a>. Keep tuned next week for a little more advance reporting.https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15823610/review-records-now-may-14-deadline-for-fmcsas-new-registration-systemOverdriveen2026-04-29T18:10:46.000ZReview records now: May 14 deadline for FMCSA's new registration systemhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/motus-truck.9ruAKDSB2m.avif?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70