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Prepare to yield? Camaro's kamikaze pass in downtown Chicago nets crash review
One-way westbound multi-lane road, downtown Chicago, 10 a.m. Truck driver John Doe tangles with a Camaro attempting to squeak by on his right to miss construction barriers. Preventable? Or not.
November 28, 2025
Parking
Truck parking: FMCSA plans survey of 'several thousand truck drivers'
FMCSA announces plans to survey truck drivers about truck parking to estimate the monetary benefits of creating new truck parking spaces. Also: 5 Michigan rest areas closing for winter; new "United for Autonomy" coalition aims to advance federal autonomous vehicle framework.
November 28, 2025
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October 9, 2025
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'I call it trucker soul': Introducing Taj Wallace, aka Supa Trucka, bending ears with new music
North Carolina-based independent Taj Wallace, known on the CB and to his fans as the “Supa Trucka,” splashed onto the truck show scene this year with pop-up performances of his original gearjammer ballads in North Carolina and Georgia. Long Haul Paul finds in his music a fresh sound that speaks to trucking reality, minus the pedal steel.
November 28, 2025
Reader Rigs
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mark the day with the 2001 379 of owner-operator Patrick White, who suffered a broken leg in August, unable to work for a time. Today, he's back on the horse, and the Whites note they benefited from some help from lenders, but also "from a few close friends and our family. We are very grateful this year for sure," said Patrick's wife, Ashlyn. Here's to giving thanks, and a big thanks to all of you for who you are and what you do.
November 27, 2025
Life
Stay watchful for cargo thieves over Thanksgiving: CargoNet | Big long-term lane closures along I-10 in No. 3 worst state for roads
Verisk CargoNet urges supply chain stakeholders, including owner-operators, to take enhanced security measures during the Thanksgiving holiday period and throughout the remainder of the year. Also: I-10 lane restrictions planned through Spring.
November 26, 2025
Regulations
The terrorism threat and trucking: Who is vetting 'wanted terrorist' CDL drivers?
The recent arrest of a non-domiciled CDL holder dubbed a "wanted terrorist" by authorities begs the question: Who's vetting such drivers when they apply for CDLs? The answer goes to the top of government, and there's no sign the CDLs will stop flowing just yet.
November 26, 2025
Regulations
Week-long targeted inspection blitz nets 45 OOS violations
Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers conducted 132 traffic stops and 98 inspections earlier this month during a week-long event. Also: More than 50K sign petitions urging OEMs to drop lawsuits against CARB; former Massachusetts trooper sentenced in CDL bribery scheme.
November 25, 2025
Regulations
Wyoming immigration raid hits I-25, I-80 with 40 'criminal alien' drivers arrested
Another state throws its hat in the ring with ICE-assisted raids on I-80, I-25, and elsewhere. "Operation Safe Haul" resulted in 40 "criminal aliens" arrested and processed for deportation.
November 25, 2025
Regulations
'Every foreign truck driver's worst nightmare': Courts can't stop Trump, DOT's immigration crackdown
DOT Secretary Duffy isn't deterred by a court ruling pausing his purge of non-domiciled truck drivers, and he's getting a big assist from immigration enforcement, too.
November 24, 2025
Regulations
English-only CDL written tests: House bill introduced
A House version of a bill introduced in the Senate this summer would require all CDL testing to be conducted in English, rather than just the skills test as currently required. Also: Page Trucking acquiring Northeast bulk carrier; Love's expands in North Dakota.
November 21, 2025
Truck Stops
Tennessean Travel Stop partners with Dolly Parton for rebrand, refresh
The current Tennessean Travel Stop along I-65 will be renamed Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop by the summer with plans to open additional locations in the future. Also: PrePass weigh station bypass comes to new state; Wabash step decks recalled.
November 20, 2025
Regulations
Texas joins trucking immigration crackdown in recent enforcement effort
Texas troopers arrested 31 truck drivers during a one-day enforcement effort along I-40, a joint operation conducted with federal law enforcement.
November 20, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Outside in: Miss Flatbed Red's portraiture, videography chronicling trucking history and culture
What began as a way for a bored spouse to pass the time at a truck show has grown into one of the more well-known social media platforms in and around trucking. It features the work of Findlay, Ohio-headquartered music teacher, painter and videographer Miss Flatbed Red.
November 19, 2025
Custom Rigs
National champs crowned at Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show
Four trucks were crowned National Champions at the event hosted by the Bennett Family of Companies. In addition to the competition, the event raised funds for Wreaths Across America.
November 18, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA to study impact of HOS regs on crash risk
The agency is looking for data "to answer important questions" about the relationship between crash risk and hours of service violations. Also: Another bill aims to limit CDLs for non-citizens; big Daimler recall affects nearly 19K Freightliner, Western Star trucks.
November 18, 2025
Life
ICE arrests 'wanted terrorist driving 18-wheeler in Kansas'
ICE said Akhror Bozorov was "wanted in his origin country for belonging to a terrorist organization." DOT has long warned against the terror threat from unvetted foreign drivers.
November 17, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Join me on home stretch to aid fellow truckers' health, wellness with research
Clifford Petersen invites OTR drivers to participate in his retention/turnover research, the final step toward a psychology PhD earned with a goal of helping his fellow hauler by influencing trucking companies' operations, with the driver's experience in mind. Here's how he got there, and how you might help.
November 14, 2025
Truck Stops
More trouble for Truckers Paradise truck stop: Total closure
After reports of staff going unpaid, the Truckers Paradise truck stop in Gainesville, Texas, has officially closed up shop. Also: Boat haulers, a chance to participate in discussion of legislation to mandate watercraft be cleaned prior to transport; Love's named "Military Friendly Employer."
November 12, 2025
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