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Time to go after 'CDL mills' that cause deadly accidents: Truck Safety Coalition
As the trucking industry focuses on English language proficiency and foreign drivers, Truck Safety Coalition boss Zach Cahalan places blame on bad driver training from "CDL mills."
August 13, 2025
Life
Cargo thieves boosted 33% more freight than a year ago: Report
Overhaul 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, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Thank a trucker today. I know I will
A personal note of thanks from Overdrive's editor to the truck operator who helped push his daughter's car out of the center lane of I-65 NB in Nashville Monday. "Cars and trucks can be replaced. People we love, not so."
August 8, 2025
Regulations
Non-English speaking carriers more dangerous than drug, speeding violators: Study
A new analysis of FMCSA crash and violation data revealed motor carriers with English language-proficiency violations might be the most crash-prone on the road today.
August 6, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Owner-operator's injury a stark reminder of trucking's danger
One-truck owner-operator Patrick White, a husband and a father to three young children, was injured when he fell off of a flatbed load. The injury required emergency surgery to his right leg and will keep him out of work for a number of months.
August 4, 2025
Life
ECM theft ring busted in Florida | FMCSA boss nominee moves closer to confirmation
Four were arrested and face charges for stealing $400,000 worth of engine control modules from trucks in Florida and Texas. Also: Derek Barrs' nomination as FMCSA Administrator approved by Senate committee; more time to comment on propane haulers' HOS exemption request; I-90 rehab project set to begin.
July 30, 2025
Regulations
Enforcing Trump's English language mandate 'not part of California law': CHP
California Highway Patrol is not enforcing new FMCSA guidance mandating all truck drivers in the U.S. speak English. This Overdrive investigation into violations data shows which states do, and do not, enforce it.
July 30, 2025
Life
Two truck driver brothers arrested, charged in South Carolina's biggest fentanyl bust
The brothers, from California, were arrested in South Carolina after law enforcement found 156 pounds of fentanyl and 44 pounds of meth in their tractor-trailer. Also: Summer spot-freight doldrums; CDL school's request to allow under-21 out-of-state truckers to attend denied; latest Highway Angel.
July 29, 2025
Overdrive Extra
'One of the good guys': Remembering small fleet owner Les Willis
Long Haul Paul remembers small fleet owner Les Willis following his passing this Spring, calling him a man of "deep political conviction and heartfelt social inclusion and tolerance" at once. "Every trucker was welcomed under that tent. ... He was a true gentleman."
July 29, 2025
Regulations
Will California comply with DOT's 'audit' of non-domiciled CDLs?
Overdrive reporting revealed California doesn't track citizenship status of CDL holders. How can it possibly comply with DOT's "audit" of non-domiciled CDLs? The question applies in at least two others states, too.
July 28, 2025
Custom Rigs
Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show: Winners, drag racing tips and tricks, history
Gear Jammer's 8th-annual truck show has come and gone, but the glory and burnt rubber on the drag strip remain. Also remaining $120,000 for charity.
July 25, 2025
Regulations
Serial cargo thief offender found guilty in $5M scheme | HOS waiver for rail support renewed
Thefts occurred in southern Indiana and other states and involved high-end electronics and other items, with full tractor-trailers stolen. Also: Safety council wants DOT to mandate speed limiters, days after reg withdrawn; PennDOT campaign aims at bridge strikes; HOS waiver for railroad-support fleets.
July 25, 2025
Regulations
Overdrive reporting reveals at least 60,000 active non-domiciled CDLs
Overdrive questioned all 50 states about how many non-domiciled CDLs they issued for this first-ever comprehensive accounting the CDLs states can give to foreign workers in the U.S. with temporary authorization.
July 23, 2025
Parking
NYC Council will expand overnight truck parking opportunity | New HOS relief for wildfire response
The bill requires the NYC DOT to establish overnight parking areas in industrial business zones for commercial vehicles. It's awaiting the mayor's signature. Also: HOS relief in Oregon for wildfire response; new Mack Protect collision mitigation system introduced for Pioneer.
July 22, 2025
Overdrive Radio
Truck-ownership traditions staying alive: Owner-operators Lucas Zach, Harlan Martin
These two Wisconsin truck owners in their early-mid 20s talk custom adds and operations for their 2017 and 2023 modified Peterbilt 389s, in this week's Overdrive Radio edition. Said owner-operator Zach: "Hard to keep something nice if you're in the hopper world." Yet, he does.
July 21, 2025
Custom Rigs
Gear Jammer truck show kicks off: Truck drag races, chrome, concerts
The 8th Annual Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show kicked off on Friday at the New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire. Catch scenes from some of the action here.
July 18, 2025
Regulations
Trucker John Doe v. Porsche's Grand Prix-style pass on city road: Preventable or not?
John Doe's haul through city traffic is violently interrupted by an impatient driver of a yellow Porsche in the midst of what can only be described as a Grand Prix-style maneuver. Could the crash be anything other than nonpreventable?
July 18, 2025
Parking
Dedicated funding for parking, prohibition of speed-limiter mandate, more among DOT appropriations provisions
The House Appropriations Committee will meet Thursday on the fiscal year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bill. Also: House bill looks to allow hair drug test results to be reported to FMCSA Clearinghouse; latest Highway Angel.
July 16, 2025
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18-year old Luke Rethwisch's show-winning '87 Pete 359
After debuting the custom build at MATS earlier this year, Luke Rethwisch seems to be following in his father's footsteps, capturing another big truck show win at the Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show this July.
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