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DOJ policy shift on diesel 'deletes': Owner-ops stay wary of civil enforcement

Two truck owners react to DOJ's recent shift away from criminal pursuit of delete shops and emissions tampering. Both emphasize why they "deleted" to begin with: Performance, fuel efficiency, "insane" maintenance and downtime costs.

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Four generations of show-quality, long-hood Petes shine for Alabama fleet

West Virginia-headquartered Patrick White has faced -- and overcome -- his share of adversity during a 25-plus-year trucking career. Sheer determination and willpower have brought him through not only tough economic times, but also personal difficulties might have driven others out of trucking entirely. White is Overdrive's Trucker of the Month for January.

'Determination and perseverance' keep one-truck Top Notch Transport in the black

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California 'smog check' rule 'discriminates' against out-of-state truckers: EPA

H3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.

H3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.

Credit where credit's due: Trucker of the Year builds biz to sustain, pays it forward

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