From Overdrive editor Alex Lockie With less than two months since the new breed of full on, turbocharged electronic-logging-device cheating when entirely hacked and fabricated logs became a distinct out-of-service violation, the state of Oregon has already caught 283 drivers in the act. On April 1, the new out-of-service violation code took effect, differentiating between old-school false logs (like using personal conveyance to advance … Read More

From the Overdrive staff Analysis of states’ intensity of focus on brakes violations shows a range from roughly 4% to more than 30%. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Day, which is not publicly announced before it takes place, saw 14.3% of trucks (574 total) inspected during the event placed out-of-service for brakes-related violations. Brake Safety Day’s … Read More

From Overdrive editor Alex Lockie With Roadcheck under way and spot rates hitting unheard-of new highs, and cut-rate carriers either chased out of the industry or simply shy around inspectors, Overdrive asked New Hampshire State Police the question likely on lots of truckers’ minds: Why not do Roadcheck every week? That got a chuckle, at least.  NHSP’s Lieutenant Thomas Conlon, leader of Troop G of the … Read More

From Overdrive editor Todd Dills ELD tampering, securement are under the microscope for this year’s inspection event. Just how likely is any given owner-operator to be inspected during the next installment of the Roadcheck inspection event?  It’s slated for May 12-14 next week, and if the 2025 event provides a roadmap, your chance is about 1 in 5. Just post-Roadcheck last … Read More

One month after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ban on non-domiciled CDL issuance, a chaotic raid at a Pennsylvania DMV might be the best indication of how it’s going.  FMCSA since March 16 has cut off issuance of non-domiciled CDLs to all but a few narrow categories of business visa holders. The agency expects 194,000 of some 200,000 non-domiciled drivers to lose … Read More

In today’s competitive trucking industry, understanding where fleets actually operate is critical. RigDig has long delivered powerful fleet intelligence through Prospect Profiles. Now, with the RigDig Locations Data Enhancement, you can see branch and terminal locations, corporate parent insights, and operational context directly inside RigDig.  This expanded visibility helps you target smarter, align territories more effectively, and size account opportunities with greater confidence.  See Beyond Headquarters  The Locations enhancement … Read More

In the commercial trucking industry, prospecting has never been simple. Fleets vary widely in size, equipment mix, operating geography, and buying behavior. And yet many sales and marketing teams are still forced to rely on broad lists, outdated assumptions, or manual research to decide who to contact.  The result is familiar: too much time spent chasing the wrong prospects, not enough time focused … Read More

RigDig by Fusable gives truck dealers prospect-level intelligence—fleet size, equipment mix, authority status, region, and violation patterns—so your team works the right fleets first, prices inventory with confidence, and times service outreach before the breakdown. Stop guessing; filter, target, and follow through inside the CRM your team already uses like Voze or Arcadium. What “Sam Richards” Taught Us About Smarter Truck Dealer Growth   A fictional … Read More

As trucking dealerships approach 2025, it’s not just the political landscape that will change, but industry complexities plaguing many dealerships. From economic pressures to evolving customer expectations, dealership leaders face both persistent and emerging challenges—and opportunities. Understanding these trends is essential to strategically position your dealership for the future.  Economic Pressures and Market Volatility The trucking industry continues to weather … Read More