Overdrive StaffRegulationsCalifornia again advances anti-autonomous truck bill | Maintenance, labor costs fallingThe bill has passed the state Assembly and is making its way through the Senate. The same bill last year passed both chambers and was vetoed by the governor. Also: Trucking maintenance, labor costs falling; Wisconsin troopers hopping in trucks next week.July 5, 2024LifeATHS names new president, executive directorDavid Schnautz, VP of Texas-based Clark Freight Lines, will serve as president of the American Truck Historical Society for two years. Also: Driver named Highway Angel for helping at scene of end-over-end crash.July 4, 2024RegulationsCarrier shut down after fatal crash, violations | 'Super load' a slow-go through Ohio July 8FMCSA ordered the carrier out-of-service following a post-crash investigation. Also: Another 900K-plus-pound "super load" is set to move through Ohio; TA offering free meals for active, reserve, veteran military members; new Love's opens in Ohio.July 3, 2024Business ManagementControlling fuel costs key to any owner-operator's survivalReducing your speed, limiting idle time and using technology to your advantage are among myriad ways to help improve the bottom line by increasing fuel efficiency.July 3, 2024LifeCause of death revealed for Iowa trucker found after missing for 5 monthsIowa officials have revealed a cause of death for truck driver David Schultz, who went missing just before Thanksgiving and was found 5 months later. Also: Two big weed busts at border; shippers' conditions improved in April; vote in Relay's Haul of Fame.July 2, 2024LifeWarning: Holiday week boosts cargo theft danger | Tow-fee comments extendedCargoNet is warning of an expected uptick in cargo theft activity this week as more trucks sit unattended due to the July 4 holiday. Also: More time to comment on towing fees; FMCSA denies waste hauler's HOS request; free in-cab safety alerts in Texas.July 1, 2024RegulationsButtigieg: Marijuana rescheduling wonβt impact DOT drug testing | Fleet owner convicted of lying to FMCSADOT Secretary Buttigieg told members of Congress Thursday he doesn't believe rescheduling marijuana would impact DOT drug testing. Also: 'Chameleon' carrier scheme leads to fleet owner's guilty verdict; I-17 closure Monday night; more.June 28, 2024RegulationsDOL bill could block Biden contractor rule | More autonomous trucks in Uber Freight networkA House appropriations bill for the Department of Labor would block implementation of the rule finalized earlier this year. Also: Uber Freight partners with another autonomous truck maker; FMCSA moves on exemptions for supplemental brake lights.June 27, 2024BusinessPOLL: New Jersey's state-only liability insurance hike to $1.5M: Has your coverage changed?POLL: New Jersey's state-only liability insurance hike to $1.5M: Has your coverage changed?June 26, 2024RegulationsDOT's acting AI chief named FMCSA boss | 16 KW, Pete models caught up in steering recallDOT Secretary Buttigieg has named Vinn White, DOT's Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, as the new Acting Administrator at FMCSA. Also: 16 Kenworth, Peterbilt models caught up in recall; electric Macks recalled; new Missouri Love's.June 25, 2024Previous PagePage 2 of 1613Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishLet your truck shine -- enter Overdrive's annual Pride & PolishThe entry period for the annual competition is now open through August 18. The five categories for the contest are: Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior.Overdrive Radio4 million miles of increasing efficiency for owner-op's 1995 Kenworth T600Equipment'Long-haul with natural gas' possible: Tour new Cummins X15NCustom Rigs'His last ride': Illinois-based owner's '79 Freightliner COE goes to work after restoEquipmentEPA's Diesel Emissions Regulations: Truck pricing, reliability impacts over two decades