California high school teacher, Dave Dein, is redefining what it means to teach. His innovative CDL trucking program at Patterson High School is being recognized nationally, and he's now in the running for ACTE's National Teacher of the Year award. ow.ly/OiAZ50RuejT

“Small business truckers make up 96% of trucking and could be regulated out of existence if the EPA’s misguided mandate comes into effect.' -Todd Spencer, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association President ow.ly/wu7E50RuegA

A massive fire shutdown I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut this morning. No serious injuries were reported. According to Governor Ned Lamont, authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and looking at structural damage to the bridge. ow.ly/F0wt50RuU13

Say hello to better visibility, safety and fuel saving? Get the scoop on Peterbilt's new Digital Vision System-Mirrors. ow.ly/cXKt50Rueby

Divorce, homelessness, PTSD, and depression – these are some of the factors that were impacting Clifford Petersen's #mentalhealth . Clifford shares his story and what got him through those difficult times. #MentalHealthAwareness Month #MentalHealthAwareness ow.ly/QPeO50RoqAA

HAPPENING TODAY! There's still time to register for the Ask Me Anything style Q&A with a CVSA inspection specialist. Get your burning Roadcheck questions answered today. ow.ly/MxaL50Rt035

Proving early-career naysayers wrong, building a family, friendships, advocacy networks and plenty profits through expert cost control... ICYMI earlier this year, big congrats in order for Overdrive 2023 Trucker of the Year Jay Hosty: ow.ly/55pR50RsPPb

The Texas-based driver faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years and up to life in prison on two charges. Also: Registration open for FMCSA's “Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day;” Delaware eyes unsafe driving of cars around trucks. ow.ly/wsKj50RsV1n

Congrats to April Trucker of the Month Gary Schloo! Asked for his best piece of advice for owners coming up in today's world, three decades into his owner-op career, almost all of Schloo's thoughts fall into the insurance bucket in one way or another: ow.ly/GCUQ50RsOSQ

From Overdrive readers to mega carriers to trade associations, trucking is putting most of its support behind Republican candidates during the 2024 election cycle, including former President Donald Trump. ow.ly/r2LZ50RsNIi

Data and no shortage of anecdote show it's been a tough market for motor carriers these last two years. Yet despite many hurdles and handicaps asset-heavy carriers face, they're still hanging on better than the population of brokers. ow.ly/NBfT50RrkJ7

David Schultz's body was found by a farmer in a field near where he went missing in November. Also: Two killed when oversize load shifts off trailer, pins car underneath; I-70 lane closures this week for emergency escape ramp work. ow.ly/qftV50RrhUA

Part 2 of this talk with small fleet owner Surinder Gill follows on the collapse of the Convoy brokerage, Gill's former principal partner for freight, and his new resolve to be there for change in shippers'/brokers' approach to carriers: ow.ly/BbQj50Rrex2

Big congrats to our own Alex Lockie for the win! His coverage of truck parking and a related peril -- predatory towing -- won Best News Coverage in the Jesse H. Neal biz journalism awards annual competition: ow.ly/Hkro50Rrarf

ICYMI: Take a pictorial tour through new 'genuine accessories' packages from Paccar for the new Pete Model 589, from the MATS show floor where owner-ops got their first close look: ow.ly/ZMNn50Rp7t0

A driver who rear-ended a car and fled the scene was later found and placed out of service, then violated that order and was found to be impaired. Also: Allison automatic transmissions added as International option; digital payments in Weigh My Truck: ow.ly/h7PL50Rpz5U

New gear for Pete's new 589, from Iowa Customs, includes a bevy of custom adds: ow.ly/B5K350Rp7iP

A close look at trucking company bankruptcies shows rate of failures slowing, but still at elevated levels for fleets of any size amid sluggish freight since the pandemic boom: ow.ly/emmW50RoZ8h

The DOT Office of Inspector General said Roderick Billingslea committed CARES Act fraud, fraudulently receiving over $500K. Also: TIA updates membership handbook for combating fraud; dealership expands from Illinois to Texas. ow.ly/ceOa50Ros53

Have double brokers figured out how to rack up inspections? There's evidence at least one has: ow.ly/pI6T50RotF1