https://www.overdriveonline.com/channel-19/article/15821731/monkey-business-small-fleet-keeps-getting-violations-for-handling-lab-animalsOverdriveen2026-04-08T19:16:41.000ZMonkey business: Small fleet keeps getting violations for handling lab animals https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/macaca-fascicularis-in-lopburi.25fLxwBMuN.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-extra/article/15821643/incab-showers-for-the-masses-be-camper-sleepers-drive-to-deliverOverdriveen2026-04-08T15:34:19.000ZIn-cab showers for the masses? Be Camper Sleeper's drive to deliverhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/long-haul-paul-in-be-camper-sleeper-shower.BVNrZhXiJj.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70In this truck positioned behind the passenger seat, the shower/toilet/sink combo, while compact, was completely adequate for a rotund old trucker of 6’1”.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/kovalenko-family-be-camper-sleeper.SPLqmNXWHh.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The Kovalenkos from left to right: Daniil, Erika, Ernest and Nataliiahttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/ernest-in-sleeper.1ObNXsQljq.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Kovalenko taking a well deserved break. He reconfigured the sleeper, placing the bunk lengthwise behind the driver’s seat of this Freightliner Cascadia. The bed was custom designed for his 5’10” height and, incidentally is just long enough for this 6’1” gearjammer (photo not included). According to Nataliia, other configurations are available to accommodate drivers up to 6’8”, with plenty custom variation depending on the truck. Find more <a href="https://becampersleeper.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">via the Be Camper Sleeper website</a> or social media.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/shower-from-above.x66PyMQCkR.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Top view of shower, sink, toilethttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/shower-door-closed.6EFI7KhvLV.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Door closed. Bed positioned along the driver's side of the sleeper in this unit.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/shower-door-open-2.2nNuDXJVWT.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70View into the unit from driver's seat, door openhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/shower-door-open.qp2DGDmnqf.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/mixcollage-08-apr-2026-09-06-am-1367.uSJKimN5jM.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15821585/fmcsa-floats-ucr-fee-hike-for-2027Overdriveen2026-04-07T20:36:00.000ZFMCSA floats UCR fee hike for 2027 | Volvo recalls hit '25/'26 VNLshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-07-at-92220-am.bPxKIUh4ll.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/trucks-on-highway-detroit.TMajkk8jzJ.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15821572/hey-bubba-why-hasnt-ai-taken-over-truckingOverdriveen2026-04-07T20:12:41.000ZHey Bubba, why hasn't AI taken over trucking?https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-07-at-30448-pm.75WLaWcoww.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Hey Bubba CEO Tapan Chaudhari, on the East Hall Pro Talks Stage at MATS in March.https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15821579/diesel-keeps-climbing-can-rates-keep-upOverdriveen2026-04-07T19:34:59.000ZDiesel keeps climbing -- can rates keep up?https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/total-rates-040626.LZ1pNRu9Fz.webp?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70FTR and Truckstop.com said the 12.3-cent increase in total spot rates during the last week was the second week in a row in which the total rate increase was the largest ever in a week that did not fall in late December.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/semi-truck-highway-bridge-gettyimages-2230103885.d9LQjBVknz.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/flatbed-ugly-load-on-highway-closer.Ios5HvcOoz.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/maintenance/article/15821552/overlooked-maintenance-ownerops-stress-tools-for-preventionOverdriveen2026-04-07T18:04:01.000ZOverlooked maintenance: Owner-ops stress tools for preventionhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-07-at-102415-am.a8gXel7oyx.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Members of the Trucking Solutions Group participated in a panel discussion at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show, moderated by Overdrive's Todd Dills, highlighting maintenance tips and tricks, including scheduled but overlooked items, recordkeeping and more.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/maintenance-panel-2.yU2VYTpLot.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Owner-operator Joel Boelman of the Trucking Solutions Group emphasized overlooked-maintenance items as part of a panel discussion at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show. Flanking Boelman, other TSG member owner-operators, from right: Hec Hiltabrand, Mark Heggestad, Henry Albert, and Shane Rizzuto. Overdrive's Todd Dills, to Boelman's left, helped moderate.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-07-120034.cGBRtz6B48.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The discussion at MATS touched on nearly all of the items shown here, derived from each panelists' real-world recognition of mistakes made, corrective action identified and executed. Catch the full discussion in the video from MATS at bottom.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/toolkit.oGo0koFwDv.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/parking/article/15821469/fmcsa-closer-to-truck-parking-shortage-survey-fakeinvoicing-scheme-guilty-verdicts-for-fleet-owner-brokerOverdriveen2026-04-06T20:06:15.000ZFMCSA closer to truck parking shortage survey | Fake-invoicing scheme: Guilty verdicts for fleet owner, brokerhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/indiana-toll-road-parking-sign.QDBT3JyBwC.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/life/article/15821367/former-truck-driver-gets-prison-time-for-smuggling-guns-north-emergency-hos-relief-extendedOverdriveen2026-04-03T18:28:10.000ZFormer truck driver gets prison time for smuggling guns north | Emergency HOS relief extended https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/man-in-handcuffs-adobestock-309900017.Alr7ZlZw7L.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/scott-derrick.LaUXxeMTdI.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Scott Derrickhttps://www.overdriveonline.com/custom-rigs/article/15821356/25k-in-prizes-at-stake-for-annual-shell-rotella-superrigs-working-truck-show-competitorsOverdriveen2026-04-03T17:29:59.000Z$25K in prizes at stake for annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show competitorshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/ziglar.xbpQku9P7Z.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70<a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/pride-polish/article/15816252/scrapin-by-kenny-ziglars-2007-pete-379-caps-off-big-2025-with-pride-polish-win">Kenny Ziglar's 2007 Peterbilt 379</a>, "Scrapin' By," was the big winner from <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/custom-rigs/article/15747498/scrapin-by-peterbilt-379-wins-big-at-shell-rotella-superrigs">SuperRigs in 2025</a>, capturing Best of Show before <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/pride-polish/article/15816252/scrapin-by-kenny-ziglars-2007-pete-379-caps-off-big-2025-with-pride-polish-win">going on to other big wins late in the year</a>.https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15821288/how-freight-fraud-stole-the-show-at-mats-carriers-getting-smart-fmcsa-bringing-heatOverdriveen2026-04-02T21:29:30.000ZHow freight fraud stole the show at MATS: Carriers getting smart, FMCSA bringing heathttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-02-at-41259-pm.GYb2k2CBSP.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Left: Prax in 2024 gave a speech at MATS thumping a stack of letters he sent out to some 1,100 broker and carrier entities registering with a bad PPOB. At that point, FMCSA was granting about 200 authorities each month to entities that didn't even bother to put a real address. Right: Prax poses with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs, who pledged to crack down on "ghost offices." Since October 2025, FMCSA has approved just three entities with P.O. Boxes, UPS Stores, or otherwise unconventional PPOBs.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/matsprax.JBA7piM2hk.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15821254/fmcsas-eld-purge-tosses-another-deviceOverdriveen2026-04-02T20:31:48.000ZFMCSA's ELD purge tosses another devicehttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/adobestock-512960673.QgAWrUxigf.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-extra/article/15821264/more-ways-truckers-can-take-the-horror-out-of-high-fuelOverdriveen2026-04-02T20:24:02.000ZMore ways to take the horror out of high fuelhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/diesel-total-on-pump.NzSxwqzXsK.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/life/article/15821232/traffic-fatalities-continued-downward-trend-in-2025Overdriveen2026-04-02T17:30:42.000ZTraffic fatalities trend down in 2025https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/truck-crash.ZXj2GCVaqw.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-02-at-92149-am.5ZAu6iiVnU.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70A more detailed look at NHTSA large truck-involved crash fatality and injury data in the recent report.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-02-at-92319-am.9313CtsbAI.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70NHTSA added that all 10 regions across the U.S. are projected to have decreases in fatalities and fatality rate per 100 million VMT in 2025 as compared to 2024.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-02-at-92257-am.U6Mprq3MM5.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70If the numbers hold, the estimated percentage decrease for 2025 would be the fifth largest in the recorded history of NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the agency said.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-02-at-92218-am.5Wl51xqLz9.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70This chart shows the overall change by vehicle type of people killed and injured in crashes from 2023 to 2024.https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15821166/indiana-revokes-nearly-all-nondomiciled-cdls-following-new-state-lawOverdriveen2026-04-01T20:38:36.000ZIndiana revokes 'nearly all' non-domiciled CDLs following new state lawhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/screenshot-2026-04-01-at-35753-pm.Gl9mpc3ggY.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Scenes from Indiana's Amish country after non-domiciled CDL holder Bekzhan Beishekeev of Kyrgyzstan crashed and killed four in early February.https://www.overdriveonline.com/electronic-logging-devices/article/15821159/eld-tampering-officially-an-outofservice-violationOverdriveen2026-04-01T20:10:00.000ZELD tampering officially an out-of-service violationhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/truck-police-roadsideadobestock-239565966.z9vz2gCZ5G.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-extra/article/15821073/fraud-broker-credit-checks-bond-claims-whats-your-experienceOverdriveen2026-04-01T20:07:48.000ZFraud, broker credit checks, bond claims: Weigh inhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/04/hacker-gloves-on-keyboard-id-fraud-trucker-reading-phone.2Zm9JCf5a3.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70