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Another state takes aim at 'predatory' towing
A new law effective this month in Indiana puts more regulations on towing companies in an attempt to cut down on "predatory" tows. Also: North Carolina's truck booting/towing legislation signed into law; one-day Texas enforcement blitz results; new BEV terminal tractor.
July 15, 2025
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One owner-op's secret weapons for trucking biz bookkeeping, analysis
Overdrive's June Trucker of the Month Scott Smith's adopted an innovative approach to bookkeeping and week-to-week profitability tracking. Learn about his custom spreadsheet and more -- including how his wife Stephanie's accounting expertise helps keep the business on track -- in this week's podcast.
July 15, 2025
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February 19, 2025
Regulations
Operation Safe Driver Week kicks off as ELP violations trickle in
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Operation Safe Driver Week started on Sunday. Here's what to expect on enforcement, even on the new ELP rules.
July 14, 2025
Partners in Business
Filing 2290 use tax: A truck owner-operator's guide
Don't miss those tax deadlines! This guide covers crucial owner-operator filings associated with the truck itself, including Form 2290 use taxes (annual filings are open, and due 9/2 for most this year), state registration, and the International Registration Plan (IRP).
July 14, 2025
Small Fleet Champ
Clock is ticking: Less than a month left to enter Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Championship
Time is running out! Test your trucking mettle for a chance to take home the 2025 title belt in Overdrive's Small Fleet Championship, with entries open through July 31. Four finalist fleets will ultimately square off in Nashville in late October at event sponsor NASTC's annual conference. Fleets of 3 to 30 trucks are eligible to compete.
July 10, 2025
Regulations
How to stay compliant amid confusion around new electronic med cert rule
With still a dozen states yet to comply with FMCSA's rule for electronic transmission of medical certificates, there is some confusion about ensuring compliance. Here, find tips from compliance experts on how to best ensure you and your drivers are authorized to operate.
July 9, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA drops major hint on fate of broker transparency rulemaking
DOT and FMCSA have recently talked a lot about cracking down on "illegal brokering." Asked point blank what they were going to do, DOT said it would renew focus on the broker transparency rulemaking.
July 9, 2025
Business
Annual use-tax filing period opens | Chicken processor fleet wants to use HOS ag exemption
Here, find tips to help make your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax as painless as possible. Also: Fleet petitions FMCSA to add certain products to "agricultural commodities" definition.
July 4, 2025
Business
Trucking costs hit all-time high excluding fuel
ATRI reported average cost for operating a truck in 2024 fell 0.4% from 2023, but when cheaper fuel prices are excluded, remaining costs actually increased 3.6%. Also: CloudTrucks seeks waiver from truck driver employment application regs; new Boss Truck Shop in West Memphis.
July 2, 2025
Regulations
DataQs reform: FMCSA pivots to new state requirements for funding
Following up on a 2023 proposal to add appeals processes for third-stage DataQs reviews, FMCSA responded to comments received by pivoting to a different approach, state-level changes to the DataQs requirements for MCSAP Grant funding.
July 2, 2025
Business
Diesel prices back on the rise: Here's how to determine real fuel cost
Pump price minus taxes = Real fuel cost. The key to finding the cheapest fuel is to know the current fuel tax rates, both federal and state, and any state surcharges. Subtract taxes to find the raw fuel cost in each state, then buy where fuel is cheapest. Sometimes, that's where the pump price is highest.
July 2, 2025
Regulations
Parking boots on trucks banned by North Carolina legislation
In addition to outlawing booting of trucks for parking enforcement, the state is poised to prohibit bad actors from holding cargo hostage after a tow. Also: I-40 near Tenn./N.C. line back open; separate recalls impact 156 Mack units.
June 30, 2025
Trucker of the Year
Betting on equipment diversity as failsafe: Trucker of the Month
The Sapphire Cartage owner keeps two 2017 Peterbilt 579s, one as an ever-ready backup, hauling all manner of freight in a hopper bottom trailer for years. That is, until recently, when he hooked to a 1995-model flatbed to test the waters for freight diversity amid declining rates.
June 30, 2025
Regulations
DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place
A DOT package aimed at improving truckers' working conditions would provide truck parking funding, withdraw FMCSA's speed limiter mandate proposal, establish pilot programs for hours-of-service flexibility and more.
June 27, 2025
Regulations
New 'Expedited Inspection' service available through select ELDs
It's not a full Level 8 automated, no-stop inspection, yet the new service from Fleetworthy's Drivewyze automatically transfers fleet and vehicle registration data and driver hours over the air, directly to roadside enforcement to pre-fill inspection forms.
June 26, 2025
Hours of Service
Congress asks FMCSA for earlier emergency declarations
A letter from members of the U.S. House asked FMCSA to issue emergency declarations in advance of predicted disasters rather than after the fact. Also: Oversize haulers should keep HOS-exemption paperwork in truck; ATRI updates idling regs, sustainability compendiums; more.
June 26, 2025
Voices
Safety, competition: What's your view of driverless trucks?
Will on-highway trucks without an operator behind the wheel ever be feasible in large-enough numbers to provide competition for owner-operators? Weigh in here with your views around automated driving technology and thoughts on potential timing for its competitiveness with traditional operations.
June 26, 2025
Business
Diesel prices spike as global tensions rise | ELP out-of-service enforcement in effect
As crude oil prices climbed through June, so did diesel prices in the U.S. -- from a nearly four-year low to an 11-month high in 3 weeks. Also: As ELP OOS enforcement begins, new driver language assessment released; 31 "superloads" moving in Oregon; shop owner faces charges over emissions "deletes."
June 25, 2025
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