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DOT’s new non-domiciled CDL rule is shaking up trucking and winning praise from drivers at GBATS. It’s one of several FMCSA moves truckers are cheering. Hear the full session in this Overdrive Radio episode. ow.ly/f6gk50Xa1BX

OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. DOT’s new non-domiciled CDL rule is shaking up trucking and winning praise from drivers at GBATS. It’s one of several FMCSA moves truckers are cheering. Hear the full session in this Overdrive Radio episode. ow.ly/f6gk50Xa1BX

Industry news: Paper med cards stay valid through 2026. Plus: 7 charged, including 3 NY DMV staff, in CDL testing scam. ow.ly/1H8M50Xa1q3


DOT flagged six states for mishandling non-domiciled CDL licensing. Some owned up, others clammed up. ow.ly/Bke050Xa1to

OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. DOT flagged six states for mishandling non-domiciled CDL licensing. Some owned up, others clammed up. ow.ly/Bke050Xa1to

Brokers and parking operators say non-domiciled drivers are clearing out fast. Are you seeing the same on your routes? ow.ly/o2BN50Xa13C


After hauling hard until 2002, this 1990 Pete sat idle for 12 years until a full rebuild brought it roaring back. Since then, its show-truck journey’s been one wild ride. ow.ly/ihNZ50X9swS

OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. After hauling hard until 2002, this 1990 Pete sat idle for 12 years until a full rebuild brought it roaring back. Since then, its show-truck journey’s been one wild ride. ow.ly/ihNZ50X9swS
OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. After hauling hard until 2002, this 1990 Pete sat idle for 12 years until a full rebuild brought it roaring back. Since then, its show-truck journey’s been one wild ride. ow.ly/ihNZ50X9swS
OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. After hauling hard until 2002, this 1990 Pete sat idle for 12 years until a full rebuild brought it roaring back. Since then, its show-truck journey’s been one wild ride. ow.ly/ihNZ50X9swS
OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. After hauling hard until 2002, this 1990 Pete sat idle for 12 years until a full rebuild brought it roaring back. Since then, its show-truck journey’s been one wild ride. ow.ly/ihNZ50X9swS

Bridgestone rolled out the Firestone FS592 steer tire, a new option built for long-haul and regional haulers, replacing one of its most popular models. ow.ly/2sob50X9bzJ


🔺Should drivers under 21 be allowed to run interstate? A new bill aims to bring that option back. 🔺After DOT’s major non-domiciled CDL shakeup, guess what happened to spot rates last week? ow.ly/IinL50X9s42


Volvo’s all-new VNL hit the road in 2024 after six years of development and a bold redesign. It’s said to be 90% new but does that make it 90% better? Come along on this test drive. ow.ly/vkX950X99E1

OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. Volvo’s all-new VNL hit the road in 2024 after six years of development and a bold redesign. It’s said to be 90% new but does that make it 90% better? Come along on this test drive. ow.ly/vkX950X99E1

Before you haul, ask: Will this load make money? After delivery, ask: Did it really? In this video, Gary Buchs breaks down how to find true profit using Overdrive’s Load Profit Analyzer. ow.ly/6F0L50X96to


ATA is pushing six legislative changes tied to CDL testing, driver training, and cabotage. Also: Canada’s trucking alliance takes aim at the “Driver Inc.” model, plus the latest Highway Angel. ow.ly/sSha50X8OGc


Washington pushed back on parts of FMCSA’s ELD enforcement plan but says it’ll fall in line by Halloween. ow.ly/Q09R50X8r6k


President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the U.S., set to take effect Nov. 1, a month later than first planned, and now covering more trucks than before. ow.ly/NIMQ50X85qH


#Roadcheck results: Inspectors pulled over 56,000 trucks, drivers, and loads during the three-day blitz, sidelining more than 10,000 vehicles and 3,000 drivers. ow.ly/WQja50X84YZ

OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. #Roadcheck results: Inspectors pulled over 56,000 trucks, drivers, and loads during the three-day blitz, sidelining more than 10,000 vehicles and 3,000 drivers. ow.ly/WQja50X84YZ

Alberta cracks down, five CDL schools and 13 trucking companies shut down amid safety credential concerns. Also: Trimac grows its U.S. footprint, and TCA President Jim Ward heads into retirement. ow.ly/2j1350X7pzU


Turnage & Sons, Thomasville Furniture Xpress, Oberman Logistics, and Clifford Hay Inc., four fleets proving there’s more than one road to success. Two will snag the Small Fleet Champ belts Oct. 23 in Nashville. ow.ly/e9rB50X79Zw

OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. Turnage & Sons, Thomasville Furniture Xpress, Oberman Logistics, and Clifford Hay Inc., four fleets proving there’s more than one road to success. Two will snag the Small Fleet Champ belts Oct. 23 in Nashville. ow.ly/e9rB50X79Zw

CHP wasn’t impressed when they spotted a tractor towing another with just a pipe and chains. Creative? Maybe. Legal? Not so much, ticket issued. ow.ly/907i50X731J

OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. CHP wasn’t impressed when they spotted a tractor towing another with just a pipe and chains. Creative? Maybe. Legal? Not so much, ticket issued. ow.ly/907i50X731J

It’s official: Derek Barrs is the new FMCSA boss. Former Florida Highway Patrol CVE chief now takes the wheel in D.C. ow.ly/savu50X6rLW


NTSB says trucker in 2023 Ohio band bus crash failed to react to slowing traffic, causing the fatal pileup. ow.ly/B1hc50X6rIq

OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. NTSB says trucker in 2023 Ohio band bus crash failed to react to slowing traffic, causing the fatal pileup. ow.ly/B1hc50X6rIq

Custom runs in the family. Keith’s got a ’96 W900L rebuild, Zach’s in a ’08 Pete 389 glider, together they haul milk and food-grade freight. ow.ly/uR9A50X5TSj

OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. Custom runs in the family. Keith’s got a ’96 W900L rebuild, Zach’s in a ’08 Pete 389 glider, together they haul milk and food-grade freight. ow.ly/uR9A50X5TSj
OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. Custom runs in the family. Keith’s got a ’96 W900L rebuild, Zach’s in a ’08 Pete 389 glider, together they haul milk and food-grade freight. ow.ly/uR9A50X5TSj
OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. Custom runs in the family. Keith’s got a ’96 W900L rebuild, Zach’s in a ’08 Pete 389 glider, together they haul milk and food-grade freight. ow.ly/uR9A50X5TSj
OverdriveUpdate's tweet image. Custom runs in the family. Keith’s got a ’96 W900L rebuild, Zach’s in a ’08 Pete 389 glider, together they haul milk and food-grade freight. ow.ly/uR9A50X5TSj

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