Overdrive StaffLifeUnconscious pickup driver trapped, on fire himself: This trucker's role in his rescuePenske driver William Mitchell named Highway Angel after helping the driver, trapped under his burning vehicle following a crash. Also: Big meth seizure at border; Texas Trucking Association partners to launch new anti-trafficking campaign.January 29, 2025LifeTruck drivers, carrier owners charged as part of $200M counterfeit goods-smuggling ringNine individuals were charged with conspiracy, smuggling and breaking customs seals for their roles in smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of counterfeit and other illegal goods from China into the U.S.January 29, 2025BusinessTax changes to consider before April 15 | FMCSA hours waivers extended regionallyATBS has compiled a list of tax updates for owner-operators to consider when filing their 2024 taxes. Also: FMCSA extends regional fuel emergency; Arizona implements truck parking availability signs near I-10 rest areas.January 28, 2025EquipmentPOLL: How common are carrier lease-purchase programs?With a federal task force recommending an end to the practice of motor carriers and/or affiliates inking lease-purchase agreements with prospective truck owners, what if any has been your experience with a carrier's lease-purchase? Weigh in here.January 28, 2025Truck StopsOhio 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, 2025EquipmentRecall for sticking throttle hits medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt trucksMore than 1,100 trucks may have an oversized magnet carrier in the throttle pedal assembly, possibly causing the pedals to stick. Also: 10-4 by WEX now accepted at RaceTrac, RaceWay; Mack Pinnacles recalled; new Love's along I-81.January 27, 2025Reader RigsOwner-op Josh Sauls keeping '85 Peterbilt 359 in the familyOwner-operator Josh Sauls has owned the truck for 15-plus years, since his father left it to him when he passed. He plans to keep it working and in the family.January 24, 2025LifeCargoNet's new system scores cargo theft risk based on routeUsing an algorithm, CargoNet generates a route score that provides a measure of risk that crime and loss will occur along a route. Also: Bill would make permanent COVID CDL-testing waiver; ATRI seeks carrier input on advanced safety systems.January 24, 2025Parking1K more parking spots coming to network | Lawsuit against DOL over Biden contractor rule dismissedColt & 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, 2025BusinessFuel prices surging to begin 2025 | Cargo theft at record highDuring the first three weeks of the year, diesel prices are up an average of 21 cents nationwide, while rates dipped during the most recent week. Also: Cargo theft activity hit record high in 2024.January 22, 2025Page 1 of 1632Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsAN Transport 'Never Satisfied' with heavy-haul '08 W900LAN Transport owner Casey Conrey showed the impressive unit at the 2024 Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show last fall. The truck is heavily customized all the way from the engine bay back to the rear fenders.Overdrive ExtraThe fine art of rates negotiation in today's go-go-go freight marketsRegulationsHow trucking groups responded to FMCSA’s broker transparency proposalRegulationsSean Duffy confirmed as DOT SecretaryFeatured SponsorMade To Be Heard
