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'Our Roads, Our Safety' Week under way with FMCSA | I-95 back open fully
The weeklong campaign aimed at boosting share-the-road safety among professional drivers and motorists comes one week prior to the kickoff of CVSA's Roadcheck inspection blitz. Also, ICYMI: I-95 reopens after damaged-bridge demo, cleanup.
May 6, 2024
Feds changing marijuana regs: What truckers need to know
Federal marijuana rules will likely change near-term for most people, but don't listen to the rumors: It isn't, and won't, be legal for CDL holders.
May 6, 2024
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'Trucker Josh' Giesbrecht building legacy for family, fellow truckers, people all around the world
How Overdrive helped YouTube-famous 'Trucker Josh' Giesbrecht get his start and eventually reach millions with his vlogs conveying clearly the life and business of a North American owner-operator.
May 6, 2024
Life
I-95 in Connecticut closed for a 'significant period' after fuel truck explosion
At about 5:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, on I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut, a tractor-trailer, a fuel truck and a passenger vehicle collided, causing a massive fire that's shuttered the interstate. The road reopened as of Sunday, May 5.
May 2, 2024
Life
Court lays into trucker for laying on train horn, causing hearing loss
A Mississippi jury found the driver negligent, awarding more than $1.7 million in damages to the plaintiff. Also: New project deploying 30 hydrogen fuel cell-electric trucks at Port of Oakland; St. Christopher hosting virtual 5K to raise money.
May 3, 2024
Life
High school trucking program instructor Dave Dein advances toward Teacher of the Year honors
California-based Patterson High School teacher Dave Dein, with his high school trucking program, will be one of five competing for the national Teacher of the Year title. The award program concludes in early December at the ACTE Vision Conference.
May 1, 2024
Life
Truck driver pleads guilty to cocaine possession, intent to distribute charges
The Texas-based driver faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years and up to life in prison on two charges. Also: Registration open for FMCSA's “Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day;” Delaware eyes unsafe driving of cars around trucks.
April 30, 2024
Life
Trucking maintains strong support of Trump for president
From Overdrive readers to mega carriers to trade associations, trucking is putting most of its support behind Republican candidates during the 2024 election cycle, including former President Donald Trump.
April 30, 2024
Life
Missing Iowa trucker's body found after 5 months | Closures on I-70 ongoing
David Schultz's body was found by a farmer in a field near where he went missing in November. Also: Two killed when oversize load shifts off trailer, pins car underneath; I-70 lane closures this week for emergency escape ramp work.
April 29, 2024
Life
Overdrive wins prestigious Neal Award for predatory towing news
Executive Editor Alex Lockie's extensive reporting on truck parking and a closely related peril -- predatory towing -- earned Overdrive a big win in the Jesse H. Neal Awards' Best News Coverage category with
April 29, 2024
Regulations
Trucker's regular run meets overhead telephone wire: Preventable?
The phone company had been working on the line the day before trucker John Doe arrived for his regular weekly delivery at the site, his trailer tangling with the low wire.
April 26, 2024
Regulations
New Jersey-based driver shut down after crash, multiple DUIs
A driver who rear-ended a car and fled the scene was later found and placed out of service, then violated that order and was found to be impaired. Also: Allison automatic transmissions added as International option; digital payments in Weigh My Truck.
April 26, 2024
Regulations
Fleet owner pleads guilty to reincarnating carriers, loan fraud
The DOT Office of Inspector General said Roderick Billingslea committed CARES Act fraud, fraudulently receiving over $500K. Also: TIA updates membership handbook for combating fraud; dealership expands from Illinois to Texas.
April 25, 2024
Life
Beware toll road text-message collections scam: FBI
The FBI's public service announcement warned against "smishing" attempts targeting toll road users, after myriad complaints filed by users in a variety of states.
April 22, 2024
Life
I-87 bridge work tying up traffic through 2025 | Three new Autocar recalls
Bridge work on I-87 in New York will impact traffic through next summer on the Thruway. Also: Autocar recalls trucks for three separate issues.
April 22, 2024
Life
Compounding violations lead to $19K fine, OOS order, arrest
A truck was found to be 63,000 pounds overweight on an Oregon roadway -- the driver was placed OOS due to visible fatigue and later arrested for continuing to operate. Also: New non-recourse factoring option; new Calif. truck stop inks biodiesel deal.
April 19, 2024
Custom Rigs
Big bunks, camaraderie in spades: Atlas owner-operators show out
Atlas Van Lines held its first-ever Bravo PVO Truck Show and Conference event in Arlington, Texas, in late March. Here, a close look at the 4 trucks that came out on top with the hard work and deserved pride of their owners.
April 19, 2024
Life
CDL testing scheme: School owner gets 5 years in prison for bribery
The former owner of Vlad’s CDL School in Philadelphia was sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison for bribery and tampering with a witness. Also: 1 millionth Freightliner Cascadia produced; St. Christopher Fund hauls in $13K from MATS.
April 18, 2024
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The new Volvo VNL, inside and out: Take the tour with this closer look
Volvo opened up the order books for the new VNL just last month. The company's product marketing manager for long haul walked us through this brand-new VNL 660, featuring a 62-inch sleeper, to showcase design decisions/changes.
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