Truck Stops

Diesel prices dip after nearly 3 months of increases, while rates hold steady to slightly down

Diesel's national average fell 4.7 cents during the most recent week, as spot rates held mostly flat-to-down. Also: Trucker Path adds per-trip spot cargo insurance to marketplace; Sheetz opening three new Ohio locations with truck diesel lanes, parking.

September 26, 2023

Sheetz diesel lanes

Wyoming I-80's $34M overhaul after the 'winter from hell'

After spending $34 million on 200 parking spaces and some highway improvements, two new truck parking areas still don't have restrooms or any food options. Long Haul Paul said he's "not doing cartwheels," but grateful nonetheless.

September 26, 2023

i-80 truck parking quealy dome

KSK ELD reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices list

A week after the device was revoked, FMCSA has reinstated it to the list of registered devices. Also: Love's opens a second location in Prescott, Arkansas; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping truckers after blow-overs.

September 22, 2023

KSK ELD mobile app

Companies honor truckers for annual Appreciation Week: Deals, discounts, more

Whether it's through the promotion and awareness of truck drivers and the work put in or through deals on food, fuel and more, companies across trucking are recognizing operators for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 10-16.

September 6, 2023

POLL: Just how bad is the 'parking at the fuel island' problem?

How often are you seeing operators occupying fuel-island space as if they're going to get (well more than) a 30-minute break out of the stop? One reader notes "it’s becoming a real epidemic," and he's "seen some instances where things get pretty heated."

September 6, 2023

Fuel Island Crop By Max

4.1-million-mile safe driver wins prestigious CVSA award

AutoZone truck driver Wayne Hayes won this year's CVSA International Driver Excellence Award. Also: New Love's stops open in Louisiana, Nevada; Highway Angel recognized for stopping to help stranded, distressed motorist.

September 4, 2023

Used truck sales volumes, prices trending down

ACT Research reported used Class 8 sales volumes were down nearly 8% in July, while prices were down 5%. Also: South Dakota truck parking areas closed indefinitely; TA names new CEO.

September 1, 2023

used trucks parked

Safety groups decry attempts to block speed limiters, OOIDA fires back

Safety advocacy groups, including the Trucking Alliance group of large carriers, urged Congress to oppose measures to block a speed limiter mandate. Also: Trimac acquires Tennessee-based bulk carrier; Love's expands again with two new stops.

August 25, 2023

Speeding truck on highway

It's official: Nikola truck fires prompt battery-electric recalls

Nikola announced last week it was beginning the process to recall the trucks, and the recall was made official Aug. 18. Also: Severe-duty Autocars recalled; new Love's in Nevada; Arizona TA gets new restaurant.

August 21, 2023

Nikola Tre BEV fire

First 'autonomous truckport' opens in Georgia

Autonomous tech firm Kodiak Robotics opened its first "autonomous truckport" in Villa Rica, Georgia, which will serve as the company's eastern hub for autonomous operations. It allows for fueling, inspections and more of autonomous trucks.

August 21, 2023

Kodiak-Pilot autonomous truckport

Nearly 200 propane tanker trailers need reinspection

FMCSA and PHMSA found that some tankers manufactured by Meeder Equipment Company Inc./Ransome Manufacturing were not inspected properly. Also: New dual-facing AI dashcam; Comdata now accepted at Maverik stops; new source for rest area parking info.

August 15, 2023

Ransome Manufacturing tanker trailer

CVSA asks for more time to comment on automatic emergency braking proposal

The group representing commercial vehicle inspectors said the initial 60-day comment period isn't enough to properly analyze and comment on the proposal. Also: Forward Air, Omni Logistics merging; Sheetz opens new location with truck parking, fueling.

August 11, 2023

Tanker In Traffic

Overdrive Extra

What makes a top-rated truck stop

Plentiful parking, clean showers, pet-friendly policies, parking, great food, respectful service ... did we say parking? All the qualities OTR truckers want in a truck stop take center stage in commentary on Trucker Path's Top 100 list. Who's your No 1?

August 3, 2023

Rainbow Trucker's Lounge

Ryder intros new mobile maintenance service for trucks, trailers, more

Torque by Ryder provides a portfolio of maintenance offerings with its fleet of mobile maintenance trucks and technicians. Also: Pilot-Bridgestone tire management partnership exceeding goals; new Love's in Ariz., Miss.; latest Highway Angel.

July 13, 2023

Torque by Ryder

Truck driver watching TikTok at time of deadly crash, cops say

A truck driver involved in a deadly crash that killed five in January in Arizona was allegedly watching TikTok at the time of the crash. Also: Michigan receives funding for "truck stop of the future;" trucker amenities at new New York service area.

July 4, 2023

fiery Arizona crash

Calif. cops bust hauler with 95 pounds of suspected meth in trailer

A California Highway Patrol officer and a K-9 unit found four suitcases of the suspected drug in the trailer. Also: While oral fluid testing is allowed by DOT, still no HHS-approved labs; new Love's in western Colorado.

June 30, 2023

suspected meth found in trailer

FMCSA to study driver interactions with autonomous tech

FMCSA is looking to launch a study that will include 100 drivers and a driving simulator to examine how drivers interact with different levels of automation. Also: Anti-speed-limiter bill gains support in more co-sponsors; Love's opening truck washes.

June 27, 2023

Aurora autonomous truck

FMCSA, NHTSA set to propose automatic braking mandate | National contractor ABC test resurfaces

NHTSA and FMCSA will publish in the near future a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require AEBs on new trucks. Also: PRO Act with national ABC test clears committee; new truck stop coming later this summer at Nevada casino; on the road with pets.

June 22, 2023

Bendix Wingman Fusion AEB

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Maple Lane trucks parked in the yard

Organic farm grows 12-truck business of Maple Lane Transport

Owner Luke Martin brought in operations manager Chelsie Reynolds in 2021 to take Maple Lane to the next level. Expansion since then has been twofold, mostly with owner-operators leasing on to pull platform freight in addition to the farm's product.

It's 'Absolute Trucking' for two-rig team Rita and Roger Wilson: Truckers of the Month

speeding trucks on highway

68 mph? FMCSA backtracks after ‘inaccurate’ reveal of speed-limiter intentions

Tank And Van On Highway

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The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the 2022 edition of Partners in Business.

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