Overdrive

From fresh 2026 rigs to iron from the ’50s, Mid-America Trucking Show has something for every kind of truck fan. ow.ly/rsu250YzY3T

New York is reminding drivers to move over after a truck reportedly hit a stopped trooper vehicle on the Thruway. ow.ly/TOpn50YzXfO

Trucker of the Year John Penn joined Steve Sommers live at MATS with Overdrive’s Todd Dills, sharing lessons from a standout career. ow.ly/cTwN50YzX6m

President Trump says the Environmental Protection Agency is dropping DEF sensor rules for diesel equipment used by farmers, truckers, and bus drivers. ow.ly/7iSc50YzXrZ

BlueParrott rolled out its new Pro Series, next-gen driver headsets with boom mics and serious noise blocking. ow.ly/SnYS50YzWxq

Turquoise and hot pink stripes pop off the black paint on this hard-working Kenworth, hauling reefer freight leased to Ozark Truck Lines out of Springdale, Arkansas. ow.ly/g7Rq50YzKia

FMCSA at #MATS talked fraud, what they’re doing to crack down and how owner-ops can protect themselves. ow.ly/fhQW50Yzr0T

Owner-op income barely moved in 2025, but momentum’s building. Capacity is tightening and crackdowns on shady carriers could help fuel a rebound. ow.ly/yXP050YzmiG

Outpost added 5 shared terminals in Newark, Miami and California, bringing more truck parking where it’s needed most. ow.ly/aghf50Yzaze

Border agents caught 39 live pythons hidden in a truck headed for Mexico. ow.ly/ZwK650YyTNA

Extra Mile International faces a contempt hearing after allegedly using revoked ELDs to cheat hours-of-service rules. ow.ly/p4UB50YyTvh

Catch up on your industry news you need to know. ow.ly/IHYp50YynOC

Diesel keeps climbing nationwide, up another 30.4 cents last week, according to the Energy Information Administration. ow.ly/2B6V50YynAw

FlowBelow Aero rolls out new fuel-saving wheel covers with Easy Air Access. ow.ly/pvXf50Yy6ZS

Two lawyers, two firms, and another person were found guilty in a scheme that went after trucking companies and their insurers. ow.ly/OzSh50Yy6QM

About half the country is pushing back on EPA climate rules, while engine makers say they’ll fight mandates they can’t control. ow.ly/3kwp50YxOAY

Mid-America Trucking Show kicks off March 26–28 in Louisville, packed with custom rigs, classics, vendors and all things trucking. ow.ly/XZtY50YxOtI

After drivers raised concerns about cyber risks in 2025, OOIDA is now warning Congress: a new bill could let self-driving tech self-certify and that’s a safety risk. ow.ly/ERo650YwwCx

Freight’s been picking up since last fall, but 2026 profits for owner-ops may come down to MPG and where diesel prices finally land. ow.ly/cH8p50Yw40M

Dalilah’s Law cleared a House transportation committee with minor changes. Critics slammed it as “xenophobic,” while supporters say it’s about safety. ow.ly/B5CX50Yw3S2