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'United to fight cheap freight': Owner-ops, small fleets plan slow roll around Indianapolis

The effort is aimed at protesting the current low rates environment and what is perceived by organizers to be gouging by brokers. The group, like others, is calling for transparency into brokered freight transactions.

May 15, 2023

Indiana truckers protest

Advocacy groups voice opposition to anti-speed-limiter legislation

A coalition of seven crash victims' advocacy orgs and a fleet group penned a letter to members of the House transport committee urging opposition to a bill that would block speed limiters. Also: Pilot donates $100k to veterans org; latest Highway Angel.

May 12, 2023

speeding truck on highway

Guitarist, founding member of iconic rock band with Overdrive ties dies

Tim Bachman, one of the founding members of the iconic Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, passed away April 28. The last part of the band's name came from an encounter with this publication at a Windsor stop, detailed in August 1975.

January 23, 2023

Bachman-Turner Overdrive August 1975 feature in Overdrive

California investigators bust $150 million cargo theft ring

CHP’s operation led to multiple arrests, the recovery of more than $50 million in stolen merchandise and 20 stolen trailers, and more. Also: BP's acquisition of TA approved; man sentenced for PPP fraud for fake trucking company; 2290 filing discounts.

May 11, 2023

cargo theft stolen cargo in trailer

FMCSA to Congress: Safety impacts of 2020 HOS changes inconclusive so far

While HOS violations are up, crashes and fatalities are mostly flat, FMCSA said -- drawing no conclusions due to COVID waivers and more. Also: Super Load tying up traffic in Arkansas; former owner-op on ATRI board; new leasing facility.

May 10, 2023

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Large Cars & Guitars wraps a $40K haul for breast cancer

Truckers came together this past weekend with friends from all walks of life to raise more than $40,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness and research at the Large Cars & Guitars truck show in Kodak, Tennessee.

May 9, 2023

Large Cars and Guitars stage overhead view

Registration open for SuperRigs working truck show

The annual event will be held in Gillette, Wyoming, June 6-8. A virtual People's Choice competition is also available for those who cannot attend in person. Also: Suicide-awareness convoy tomorrow in Wisconsin; latest Highway Angel

May 5, 2023

SuperRigs 2022 drone shot

D.C. demonstrators get face-to-face with FMCSA administrator

Organizers of the May 1 demonstration encouraged FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson to speak to each individual operator in attendance, which she did: "She spoke to every single driver who was there individually," said organizer Billy Randel.

May 5, 2023

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson with Truckers Movement for Justice demonstrators

The worst regions for truck parking

A Trucker Path analysis revealed the worst region for truck parking. Surprisingly, it's not the Northeast. Care to take a guess? Also: Bill reintroduced to protect carriers from staged accidents; legislation intro'd to streamline licensing; more.

May 3, 2023

trucker path worst parking regions map

Oral fluid drug testing approved by DOT

Carriers will be able to use oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing, eventually. Also: Colorado passes "zero emission" truck regulations; Mack, Volvo electric trucks recalled; FleetPride acquires Indiana truck, trailer repair shop.

May 2, 2023

oral fluid drug test

OTR work-life balance in a down market: Is there such a thing?

Just how to catch elusive work-life balance over-the-road is the subject of a May 23 session featuring pros who've lived the related issues themselves. Register for the event now for insights on improving quality of life in a tough time.

May 1, 2023

Catching elusive work-life balance

Large Cars & Guitars truck show kicks off second annual edition May 4

It's year two for trucker-songwriter leading light Tony Justice's Large Cars & Guitars truck show, kicking off next week in Kodak, Tennessee, east of Knoxville along I-40, exit 407. Set-up day is Thursday, May 4, with events going through Saturday.

April 28, 2023

Darrell Estes' pair of 359 Peterbilts at Large Cars in 2022

Wyoming the most dangerous state for truckers?

A new analysis of crash data suggests Wyoming might be the most dangerous state for truck drivers, and plenty of anecdotal data about winter on I-80 backs that up.

April 27, 2023

This distracted driving incident happened in South Dakota, one of the most dangerous states for truck drivers according to a new study.

Truckers Final Mile makes it official, entering strategic partnership with ministry TFC Global

With its 10-year mark just ahead May 1, TFM's new strategic partnership with TFC will give Robert Palm's effort support staff that it's lacked throughout its history. Palm has carried much of the operational load for TFM to date on his own shoulders.

April 26, 2023

TFC Global/Truckers Final Mile partnership

Truck driver shut down following fatal crash, DUI

The New York-based driver struck a disabled vehicle on an interstate and was found to have a BAC of 0.16. Also: Iowa DOT encouraging drivers to use scales for parking; NHTSA underride committee schedules first meeting; Love's offering Roadcheck discounts.

April 25, 2023

California lawmakers looking to ban automated trucks with no safety driver

A Calif. bill to ban trucks with no driver cleared a hurdle last week. Also: Preliminary estimates from NHTSA show traffic deaths fell in 2022; owner-op wins ATA's 2022 National Driver of the Year; C.H. Robinson revamping carrier loyalty rewards program.

April 24, 2023

Torc autonomous truck

Truck driver caught with $21.1 million in fentanyl at Cali/Mexico border

The nearly 800 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills were found in a load of green beans. Also: Transflo, Comdata launch cardless fuel payment system; Alaskan CDL school seeks skills test waiver; new Love's open in Louisiana, Texas.

April 21, 2023

CBP fentanyl seizure at Otay Mesa

How to fight for your right to park the truck

With billions in government funding available for truck parking, why isn't there more construction? Here we look at the cause of the problem and how one operator successfully tackled it.

April 19, 2023

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Double brokering a 'cancer' requiring whole-of-trucking battle plan

Drop in with Jason Decker of General Transportation in his talk at MATS detailing proactive strategies to fight back against double brokers, and: More on the new Peterbilt Model 589 with recent test-drive, walkaround showcasing details.

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The fight over EPA Phase 3 emissions regs

Philip Rindelhardt's 2000 Kenworth W900L at night

Vermont-based owner rides in style with 2000 W900L

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The toughest 10 states for load-securement violations: Are you Roadcheck-ready?

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Doing More With Less: 4 Ways Fleets Can Stretch Their Budget This Year.

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