Overdrive StaffEquipmentUsed-truck sales, pricing: Market analysis shows retail sales up in July as auction, wholesale volumes declinedRetail sales volumes for used Class 8 trucks saw a 5.5% increase in July, while auction and wholesale volumes were down 27% and 26%, respectively. Also: DOT requesting public input on research priorities to support the nationwide deployment of automated vehicles; latest Highway Angel.August 15, 2025RegulationsTrucking groups petition EPA to delay 2027 heavy-duty NOx ruleThe organizations cited substantial added costs amid already-existing economic and operational pressures facing the trucking industry in calling for the delay to 2031. Also: Shell Rotella offering rewards for oil purchases; Load One recognized by Wreaths Across America; latest Highway Angel.August 14, 2025BusinessTrucking insurance prices at all-time high | Lawsuits against OEMs droppedMedical costs, vehicle and parts replacement costs and more are driving insurance premiums to all-time highs. Also: FTC, Nebraska attorney general drop lawsuits against OEMs over CARB partnerships; parts distributor donates $115K to charities.August 13, 2025LifeCargo thieves boosted 33% more freight than a year ago: ReportOverhaul recorded 525 cargo thefts during the second quarter of the year, up 4% from the first quarter and up 33% from Q2 2024. Also: New electric truck charging corridors planned for I-10, I-15; truck driver sentenced in child abduction case.August 12, 2025EquipmentEPA announces end to 5-mph DEF derates for new and existing trucksThe EPA on Tuesday said new trucks won't derate due to running out of DEF or other system faults nearly as quickly or severely, and announced plans to modify software on all existing trucks to extend the timing for derates.August 12, 2025Business'Very good step in the right direction' in Q2 for freight: ReportU.S. Bank reported an increase in freight volumes and spending in Q2 over the first quarter of the year, perhaps signaling broader market recovery is on the horizon. Also: Former state trooper sentenced for role in CDL testing fraud scheme; latest Highway Angel.August 11, 2025RegulationsSmall fleet petitions FMCSA to add dispatchers to 'broker' definition, remove contact info from SAFERThe petitioner, small fleet Alpha Drivers Transportation, said the changes would cut down on fraud and spam from dispatch services around the world. Also: Trimac Transportation expands with acquisition of flatbed fleet; 17 trucks, two drivers put OOS during one-day Nebraska inspection blitz.August 8, 2025EquipmentCummins delays new X15 diesel amid regulatory and demand uncertaintyWith the proposed rollback of EPA's Greenhouse Gas emissions regulations, among other uncertainties, Cummins announced it will delay the debut of the diesel-powered engine in its X15 fuel-agnostic engine platform until late 2026.August 8, 2025RegulationsPennsylvania mechanic charged for falsifying truck inspections, issuing fake stickersThe mechanic, who had been suspended as a certified inspection mechanic, continued to provide inspections in which he falsely certified the trucks were safe to operate and provided carriers with counterfeit inspection stickers. Also: DOT wants public feedback on next Strategic Plan; new truck show in New Jersey; Harbor Trucking Association names next CEO.August 7, 2025BusinessBroker rolls out new load verification tool for carriers to combat fraudA new tool from Trinity Logistics allows carriers to quickly check if the load they booked, presumably with the broker, is legit. Also: Spot rates update; Fleet owner gets prison time in bribery scheme; trucker health nonprofit acquires digital health platform.August 6, 2025Page 1 of 1648Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive Extra7-step in-cab workout plan for long-term truckingFollow along with 2024 Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber as he walks you through his in-cab workout routine, designed to combat common OTR aches and pains. His seven-exercise routine takes just 20 minutes and requires minimal equipment.RegulationsTrucking groups petition EPA to delay 2027 heavy-duty NOx ruleCustom Rigs18-year old Luke Rethwisch's show-winning '87 Pete 359EquipmentHow truck and engine OEs might approach EPA's new DEF-derate guidanceFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
