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House committee clears bill to help veterans transition to transportation jobs
The bill would require the identification of barriers to hiring military veterans for jobs in various transportation industries, including trucking. Also: Outpost acquires four new locations for trucking terminals, parking; Love's expands along I-70.
June 16, 2025
Regulations
Oregon DOT moves on scale dodgers, issues more than 100 tickets
Oregon police recently stopped some 490-plus truck drivers for illegally bypassing scales, bringing them back for inspection and ultimately ticketing 122 of them. Also: Interstate Health expands; Love's continues growth, adding parking spaces at two new locations.
June 10, 2025
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June 16, 2025
Equipment
Battery issue, fire potential prompt recall of 21K Western Stars
In the affected trucks, a stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit. Also: Different battery issue leads to Volvo VNL recall; Macks recalled for seat belt issue; 13 Love's locations upgraded.
June 2, 2025
Life
Annual Mother's Day Truck Convoy rolls out Saturday
The 36th annual Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy has moved to Saturday this year to promote more attendance and support. Also: Truckers for Troops campaign kicks off next week; new executive director at St. Christopher Fund; Kenworth dealer expands in Pacific NW; Pilot opens new West Texas location.
May 8, 2025
Overdrive Radio
Truck drivers' English-language proficiency and the inspection problem, other issues
The importance of English-language proficiency regs when it comes to inspections, flagged in this Overdrive Radio edition by OOIDA's Lewie Pugh and others. Said Pugh of inspectors: "They’re not getting under a truck with somebody that doesn’t speak English. I don’t blame them. I wouldn’t, either."
April 21, 2025
Regulations
Massachusetts backs off 'zero-emission' truck reg, for now
Massachusetts is giving manufacturers a temporary reprieve in enforcement of the Advanced Clean Trucks reg's electric truck sales requirements. Also: Volvos recalled over hazard light issue; two fleets' flashing brake light waivers approved; more.
April 15, 2025
Regulations
NTSB details deadly I-35 crash | Regs rollback: Small-biz roundtable April 16
NTSB released a preliminary report detailing the events that led up to the fatal crash of Solomun Weldekeal Araya on I-35 in Austin, Texas, on March 13. Also: SBA hosting small-biz roundtable to discuss DOT's call for regs review; new Love's in Missouri.
April 14, 2025
Life
Trooper guilty in CDL test scheme | $755M truck parking bill in House
The former trooper allegedly gave passing scores to at least 17 CDL applicants regardless of whether they passed or not. Also: $755M truck parking legislation has bipartisan support; spot freight indicators up across segments; Pilot details Q1 expansions.
April 2, 2025
Life
NTSB details harrowing timeline of deadly Wyoming I-80 tunnel crash
A pickup truck that spun out was the first incident that led to a fiery crash in Wyoming in February that claimed three lives. Also: RaceTrac gearing up to open 100th high-flow diesel location for truckers, exhibiting at MATS.
March 25, 2025
Business
U.S.-based small businesses exempt from ownership-reporting requirements
The U.S. Treasury will publish an interim final rule that exempts U.S. companies and individuals from ownership reporting requirements. Also: Charlotte opens truck parking locator assist tool; new Love's adds truck parking in south Louisiana; more.
March 24, 2025
Equipment
Diesel prices trending down in March
Over the last three weeks, fuel prices across the U.S. are down 15 cents, hitting the lowest weekly average of 2025 so far. Also: Highway Angels of the Year crowned; $2.4M meth bust in limes load; Pilot begins rollout of biodiesel.
March 18, 2025
Equipment
Kenworth intros driver assistance system options for T680s
The manufacturer is now offering three Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) options for T680 trucks. Also: Paccar Parts opens 11 new North American TRP locations; two pizza slices = free drink through May 12 at Pilot.
March 14, 2025
Truck Stops
Ohio Turnpike service plaza named best truck stop in U.S.
Based on ratings and reviews in the Trucker Path app over the last year, the top 100 truck stops of 2025 have been revealed. The Tiffin River Service Plaza in West Unity, Ohio, along the Ohio Turnpike was rated the top overall stop.
January 27, 2025
Parking
1K more parking spots coming to network | Lawsuit against DOL over Biden contractor rule dismissed
Colt & Joe Trucking sued DOL last April over the rollback of a Trump-era contractor classification rule. Also: Love's planning 20 new locations, 1,000 new truck parking spaces this year; profit analysis, consulting now part of accounting firm's service.
January 23, 2025
Life
Highway Angel of the Year voting opens
Five finalists have been selected, and public voting will determine three winners in the annual contest. Also: Love's opens new store in Missouri;
December 25, 2024
Regulations
I-80 to close for bridge demos | OOIDA's new transparency comment campaign
"If you speak up, we’ll win this fight.” -- OOIDA President Todd Spencer. Also: Planned nightly I-80 closures in this state; used-truck sales bucked seasonal trend in November, preliminary numbers show; new Love's open in Alabama and Wyoming.
December 16, 2024
Life
Maine-to-D.C. Wreaths Across America convoy set to roll
The tour will make 21 stops on its way to Washington, D.C., for Wreaths Across America Day. Also: FMCSA eyes hazmat endorsement waivers for certain jet fuel haulers; new TA Express in Wisconsin.
December 6, 2024
Life
Drug trafficker claims she worked with truck drivers in operation
In an interview with DEA agents, a drug trafficker said she used truck operators for illegal loads moving from Mexico to the U.S.. Also: New Pilot opens in east Alabama; truck driver honored for helping move disabled car from travel lanes.
November 29, 2024
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Used-truck market rife with uncertainty
Unknowns around tariffs, emissions regulations and other factors have created uncertainty in the used-truck market, according to analysts. The good news? Retail used-truck sales prices have returned to near pre-COVID levels.
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