FMCSA’s new authority counts fall to zero after Motus? Not quite
As seen on overdriveonline.com | By Overdrive Executive Editor Alex Lockie “FMCSA launched a new carrier registry three weeks ago to stop freight fraud — zero new carriers have been registered since.” That’s the story going around some industry news websites after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s big Motus launch last month, and like a lot of shocking headlines, it’s […]
Backhoes May Be Down, But They’re Far From Out! — Buyer’s Guide 2026
From Equipment World editor Don McLoud Check out the latest and most popular backhoe loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, JCB, John Deere, Kubota, New Holland and Sany. The J.I. Case Company introduced the industry’s first factory-integrated backhoe loader, the Model 320, in 1957. It ran on a Case 4-cylinder, 32-horsepower gasoline engine and was in production […]
New, Free Calculator Estimates Your Equipment’s Resale Value
From Equipment World Staff The new online Construction Equipment Valuation Calculator from Equipment World and EquipmentWatch delivers fast, free estimated values for your used construction equipment backed by verified resale and auction transaction data and adjusted for local market variances and seasonal trends. Understanding what your construction equipment is worth just got a whole lot simpler with […]
Under new owner, SDLG unveils its first skid steer and CTL for U.S.
From the Total Landscape Care editor Don McLoud Sold by Volvo in 2025 after 19 years, SDLG branches out to new U.S. markets with debut SR800H skid steer and TV1100H compact track loader. SDLG’s first skid steer, the SR800H, and first compact track loader, the TV1100H, for the North American market make their debut at ConExpo […]
Quick Data: Top-Selling Skid Steers, Used Values and Auction Winners
From Equipment World editor Jordanne Waldschmidt From the most financed machines to the highest-priced auction sales, here’s what the latest data reveal about the U.S. skid steer market. Kubota SSV75 Source: Kubota Quick Data is a snapshot of new and used skid steer sales trends from Fusable’s EDA equipment financing data and EquipmentWatch market trend and auction price reports. Skid steer loader sales declined over […]
New York calls DOT’s Duffy ‘heartless,’ denies testing driver whose crash killed 5 on I-95
As seen on overdriveonline.com | By Overdrive Executive Editor Alex Lockie Jing Sheng Dong, a Chinese-born bus driver whose crash on I-95 killed five, was indicted on five felony charges and is under investigation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and National Transportation Safety Board. Monday, June 1, the crash became the basis for a legal battle […]
Senate bill to repeal 12% truck excise tax | Coal truckers targeted: Toughest states for vehicle violations
By Overdrive Staff Congress zeroing in on big truck tax A bipartisan bill that would repeal the 12% federal excise tax on new truck and trailer purchases has been introduced in the Senate. Senators Todd Young (R-Indiana) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Maryland) introduced the “Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act” on June 2. A House version of […]
Used truck sales dip, prices jump in April
From Trucks, Parts, Service Staff ACT Research says the dip it found in same dealer used Class 8 retail truck sales isn’t yet cause for concern. “The 3.3% month over month decline was directionally consistent with, but not as quite as strong as, the expected 11% seasonal drop,” says Steve Tam, vice president. “The auction […]
Used truck prices down after exceptional March sales
From Overdrive editor Matt Cole Stronger freight market conditions in April, despite soaring fuel prices, appear to have brought more buyers to the used-truck market than seasonal expectations would suggest. Activity at dealers was strong, yet auction sales fell by a whopping 52% in April, ACT Research noted, typical for the first month of a quarter. Wholesale […]
JD Power: Auction prices up, retail has strong month in April
From TPS Staff Auction pricing recovered from a weak March, JD Power says in its May 2026 Commercial Truck Guidelines. “Used truck pricing has historically tracked freight spot rate movement, at least directionally, and both metrics began turning positive in Q4 of last year with momentum building through Q1 of this year,” the report says. “The […]