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What does the Dalilah Law mean for your (and my) CDL?
If you're a CDL holder, the law would require your state to certify that you are a U.S. citizen, proficient in the English language, and you passed all the required knowledge and skills examinations in English.
March 2, 2026
Overdrive Extra
When a trailer tire calls it quits in Sudan
You'll have some explaining to do to get truck service to the Valero, no doubt. Even among truckers it's not on the mental map of places that actually exist. Coffee made "sometime today," though, might pass the time OK, as former owner-op Michael Singleton remembers.
February 25, 2026
Overdrive Radio
OTR trucker-songwriter Long Haul Paul's new 'After Party Sessions,' MATS show upcoming
With Overdrive's Long Haul Paul taking to the MATS concert stage this year, a bit of a preview of two new records from LHP due within the month. They include the "After Party Sessions" live recordings from shows at various trucking events over the last several years, and a whole lot more from LHP's history.
February 23, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Federation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
FOPT quickly made itself known with FMCSA's publication of a petition from the group for an ELD exemption for its members and others. Leadership has its sights set on improving many other areas of trucking.
February 18, 2026
Overdrive Extra
1999 Freightliner Classic a 'New Testament' to power of faith, family, hard work
The “New Testament” 1999 Classic small fleet owners Phillip and Kerri Couch hope spreads a positive “family friendly” sort of message to the public at shows, as it quickly has become a fan favorite -- all while working throughout the mid-South region.
February 17, 2026
Overdrive Radio
'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough times
The January Trucker of the Month credits here tells a story of perseverance through accidents and injuries, and building a team around him to excel despite the barriers fate’s thrown at him. His rock-solid biz foundation? Ashlyn White, his wife, who nominated him for the honor.
February 16, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Trucking radio living legend's last show incoming: How to send Dave Nemo off right
Dave Nemo's upcoming Monday, Feb. 16, show will be his last. Here's how you can send off the 50-plus-year broadcaster personally.
February 13, 2026
Trucker of the Year
'I will not idle, ever': Adapting old-school ways to prevent emissions fails
Part 2 of our series honoring Trucker of the Year John Penn offers detail on his approach to maintenance, customer service and much more, from an experiment to extend drains in his 2019 unit to his idling attitude -- old-school, certainly, yet delivering new-school emissions confidence.
February 9, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Connor's Law: Truck crash tragedy, ELP advocacy, and a mother's courage
English-language requirements for truck drivers were codified in recent funding legislation -- among goals of "Connor's Law" after young Connor Dzion's death. Here, a tribute to Dzion's mother for her courage stepping into the trucking world post-tragedy, and the truckers who welcomed her.
February 4, 2026
Overdrive Radio
Meet the owner-op who stopped FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL purge
Trucker Jorge Rivera Lujan wants to make abundantly clear that not all non-domiciled CDL holders lack English skills -- or are prone to crashing. He's built a one-truck business with authority over more than a decade now as a DACA recipient.
February 2, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Warning: Truckers distraction zone next 100,000 miles
We're not talking driving distractions here. Whether it's the infinite scroll of funny cat videos or the latest social media storm, don't lose control over decision-making. Careful small-biz and money management's a year-round necessity.
January 28, 2026
Trucker of the Year
Credit where credit's due: Trucker of the Year builds biz to sustain, pays it forward
Personal drive, clear focus on long-term business stability, mechanical aptitude with late-model equipment, and the willingness share all he learns -- the good and the bad. Did we mention 10-plus mpg? All are outstanding qualities you'll find in Overdrive's Trucker of the Year, John Penn.
January 27, 2026
Business
Double-brokering and freight fraud: Just how bad is it out there?
Have efforts to cut down on double brokering and fraud in freight markets made a dent? Just how widespread is the problem? Have you been hit? Take Overdrive's brief survey here.
January 26, 2026
Overdrive Extra
The problem with truck driver training: CDL school owner urges stronger regs, audits
Driving Academy Tallahassee owner A.J. Frankie believes DOT should focus on improving the Entry-Level Driver Training regulations and ensuring trainers are doing it right. His message to FMCSA auditors: Substandard schools "need to be checked on. Until that changes, we’re really not going to improve safety on the road.”
January 21, 2026
Overdrive Radio
What we mean when we say 'freight fraud': Ways to defend against the hydra-headed monster
While many anti-fraud moves at U.S. DOT and FMCSA are heartening, chameleon carriers persist along with all manner of other frauds perpetrated on legitimate truckers, brokers and the American public writ large.
January 20, 2026
Overdrive Extra
How to change a truck tire at 46 below zero: 'Don't panic'
Alaska-based Dalton Highway heavy hauler Troy Call's got plenty experience at those temps. Long Haul Paul here salutes Call and the "elite corps of truckers" on the "Kamikaze Trail," full of 12%Â grades and windstorms that can cause whiteouts for days.
January 16, 2026
Overdrive Radio
'Who here knows their numbers?' For truck owners who do, and act on them, profits stack up
Kevin Rutherford "failed miserably" on long-term goals to increase the number of owner-operators who can answer yes to the question in the title. Yet he's succeeded in other ways: those who can answer yes and act on numbers to improve have destroyed the "freight recession" of recent years with record profits.
January 12, 2026
Partners in Business
POLL: Usage-based trucking insurance -- is it prime time yet?
There's some evidence usage-based trucking insurance is spreading fast, exchanging access to insured carriers' data to track usage for dynamic premium cost shifts. What's your experience with it, if any?
January 7, 2026
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Trucking brotherhood ain't dead yet: Breakdown, $360K cargo theft brings out the best
An owner-operator's breakdown led to a $360K-plus cargo and trailer theft, but brought out the best of the trucking community. The owner-op and legions of comrades tracked down the stolen equipment, getting Robert "Rocket" Miceli's business back on the right track.
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