Overdrive StaffEquipmentNHTSA investigating 'false positive' automatic braking events in certain Freightliner, Western Star trucksThe agency is investigating AEB systems in 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks for alleged unnecessary emergency braking events. Also: More truck parking in West Memphis; FMCSA launches human trafficking awareness campaign.May 31, 2023Partners in BusinessHow to find freight when nobody else canThis portion of a PIB roundtable talk touched on current freight-market difficulties and the various tactics owner-operators can take to strengthen relationships with all freight partners, from brokers and carriers to shippers and receivers.May 31, 2023Trucking LawWhat happens to my CDL after a stroke or seizure?Fortunately, current medical certification practice recognizes that there are degrees of severity for both conditions, and in many less-extreme stroke/seizure cases -- the majority -- you will in fact be able to resume your trucking career.May 31, 2023RegulationsGroup of senators ask EPA to withdraw Phase 3 greenhouse gas regsA group of 27 U.S. senators last week penned a letter to the EPA voicing concerns over the agency's Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Lighting recalls for International, Western Star trucks; latest Highway AngelMay 30, 2023Reader RigsClassic Peterbilt 359A runs daily hauling grain, produceThe rig, owned by Gib Gray, sports a 3406B Cat with a 13-speed and sits on a 270-inch wheelbase.May 30, 2023EquipmentNearly 800 trucks sidelined during unannounced inspection blitzCVSA's annual unannounced Brake Safety Day, this year held April 19, saw 773 trucks placed out of service. Also: ACT reports that, while rates are still in favor of shippers, a rebalancing is underway; latest Highway Angel.May 26, 2023ParkingSt. Paul, Minnesota, officially bans truck parkingBeginning next year, St. Paul will join its Twin Cities neighbor in banning truck parking on city streets. Also: Washington state to require bathroom access for truckers; HHG mover pleads guilty to scheme; new Sheetz location offers diesel, parking.May 25, 2023ParkingAnother Minnesota city eyes truck parking banSt. Paul's city council is considering new ordinance that would extend its truck parking ban from only residential areas to any street in the city. Also: Progressive Insurance offering roadside assistance coverage; Broker joins Volvo autonomous program.May 24, 2023Partners in BusinessHow to prep for the downturn as an owner -- it's always right around the corner"When you shut that key off" as a truck operator, "learn to use that time as an asset" to focus on your business acumen as the owner -- and stay ahead of the worst of trucking times that will inevitably arrive.May 24, 2023GearCobra's 75 All Road: Advanced signal processing, compact design aims to change CB radio gameThe 75 All Road CB sits outside what over-the-road truckers are used to for CB technology through the years. In this video, the company walks us through the various features built into the dual-mode AM/FM unit with bluetooth headset pairing.May 24, 2023Page 1 of 1569Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearTrucking his way: Matthew Karr, May Trucker of the Month, puts out his shingle as K-Mac TruckingHaving learned lessons the hard way (early struggles in a lease-purchase, later with too-quick growth as a small fleet owner), for owner-op Karr the last very-big years have set him up well for his current chapter, hauling fuel as a one-truck independent.Custom RigsSummer of chrome, lights: Don't miss these truck shows set for across the countryOverdrive RadioOwner-operator business evolution in 'Partners in Business': RoundtableRegulationsNot comprehensive enough: Trucking responds to FMCSA's proposed CSA-scores changesSponsor ContentCummins new for 2023.