https://www.overdriveonline.com/small-fleet-champ/article/15831339/small-fleet-champ-deadline-for-entry-extended-to-aug-15Overdriveen2026-07-31T17:15:32.000ZSmall Fleet Champ: Deadline for entry extended to Aug. 15https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/sfc-collage-mix.iGSYl7deFZ.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Entry deadline extended! <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/page/2026sfc">Enter the Small Fleet Championship by August 15 via the form below or at this link for full rules.</a>https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15831345/promises-made-promises-kept-trucker-of-the-month-jeffrey-criseOverdriveen2026-07-31T17:10:32.000ZPromises made, promises kept: Trucker of the Month Jeffrey Crisehttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/00ce69c4-58e5-4633-ad37-330eca74dc2d.ebKNBCceDB.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Owner-operator Jeffrey Crise is <i>Overdrive</i>'s <a href="https://overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year">Trucker of the Month</a> for July, in recognition of business acumen and service to customers. One of his two units is shown here, a 2019 Peterbilt 579 soon to be in service. He's in the running for the 2026 Trucker of the Year award. <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/2026/07/img-4365.QGYvYlLPig.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Jeffrey Crisehttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/68685018308-f1a8d65b-c5ba-46bf-a4b8-0abd914b559bfullsizerender.Yg5kkrh2Au.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Crise had his 379 looking good, no doubt, during that first stint in business.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/img-4615.hF78wGvzWf.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Crise[s 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie and trailer.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/ovd-logo-2026truckeroftheyearlogo-1225-medivmokgmzi0-copy.den0c46734.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Owner-operator Crise joins fellow Truckers of the Month in competition for <i>Overdrive</i>'s 2026 Trucker of the Year award. <a href="https://overdriveonline.com/toptrucker">Nominations remain open for exceptional owners,</a> whether leased or independent (up to three trucks). <a href="https://overdriveonline.com/toptrucker">Enter your own business (up to three trucks), or another you admire, via this link.</a>https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15831298/freedom-haulers-trump-details-cdls-for-veterans-programOverdriveen2026-07-30T20:14:15.000Z'Freedom Haulers': Trump fast-tracks CDLs for veterans to replace 'illegal' drivershttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-30-at-14434-pm.XkxLHykS7F.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Military and civilian trucks staged at the White House on Thursday as President Trump, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Werner President Nathan Meisgeier all spoke about the "Freedom Haulers" initiative.https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15831285/senators-question-fmcsas-crash-tracking-accuracyOverdriveen2026-07-30T19:38:45.000ZFMCSA crash accounting in Congressional crosshairshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/rollover-accident.d2g1Qv1k3o.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/hours-of-service/article/15831301/emergency-hos-relief-extended-in-texas-fireworks-hauler-to-split-as-it-sees-fitOverdriveen2026-07-30T19:25:29.000ZEmergency HOS relief extended in Texas | Fireworks hauler to split as it sees fit?https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/night-hours-hos.22NXuZbWhR.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15831163/california-says-nondomiciled-drivers-are-safer-than-us-citizens-court-filingsOverdriveen2026-07-29T20:06:38.000ZCalifornia says non-domiciled drivers are safer than U.S. citizens: Court filingshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-29-at-12721-pm.0oSotS4ifc.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/californiahighwaypatrolcdldrivers.PwEUP0rWPP.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/cali-ore-highway-reefer-hauling.XrLnlP3n1a.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15831176/senate-bill-would-bolster-fmcsa-chameleon-carrier-combat-i65-back-open-but-detour-recommendedOverdriveen2026-07-29T19:35:56.000ZSenate bill would bolster FMCSA 'chameleon carrier' combat | I-65 back open, but detour recommendedhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-29-at-90932-am.8lUCZ9J41c.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The Eastern Transportation Coalition is hosting a "Check Your Height, Know It's Right" campaign around bridge height awareness this week.https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-02-09-at-11518-pmq87y2uofvh.78vDtmQeLt.avif?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15831055/fmcsas-nondomiciled-rule-sparks-political-divide-among-statesOverdriveen2026-07-28T21:00:01.000ZRed states vs. blue states: FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban's legal battle escalateshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-28-at-35012-pm.0zrKrpVCE7.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-28-at-45308-pm.xDa48KUSxk.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/life/article/15831038/two-accused-of-stealing-trucks-over-3-years-arrestedOverdriveen2026-07-28T20:57:05.000ZTwo accused of stealing trucks over 3 years arrestedhttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-28-at-111858-am.PP48vZSJD3.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15830969/fmcsa-advances-new-entrant-proficiency-exams-rulemakingOverdriveen2026-07-27T20:56:40.000ZFMCSA advances New Entrant proficiency exams rulemakinghttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-27-at-24730-pm.h4kViijKDK.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/equipment/article/15830956/volvo-mack-end-5mph-def-derates-cummins-my-2027-engines-getting-phased-rolloutOverdriveen2026-07-27T19:22:30.000ZVolvo, Mack end 5-mph DEF derates | Cummins' MY 2027 engines getting phased rollouthttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/volvo-vnl-new.pQfFek7Ykm.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15830853/dot-announces-freedom-haulers-program-to-recruit-veterans-to-truck-drivingOverdriveen2026-07-24T18:44:19.000ZDOT's 'Freedom Haulers' program fast-tracking CDLs for veteranshttps://img.overdriveonline.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-24-at-21503-pm.gCb6o0eDGq.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70