Overdrive StaffBusinessI-17 closure this weekend | Rates, financing costs dent trucking conditionsFTR noted that March's poor rates may end up being an outlier in the slow freight market recovery. Also: I-17 closure planned in Phoenix; Kenworth sets production schedule for natural gas Cummins X15N-equipped trucks; latest Highway Angel.May 16, 2024Partners in BusinessWhat is your time worth? Re-engage with owner-operator business fundamentals to know the answer"Time is money," as the old saying goes, and as such "time management is money management." Time, not just distance, should be a key factor in your analysis of any load to truly assess profit potential.May 15, 2024LifeLegislation looks to create crash victim, survivor advocate within DOTThe proposed National Roadway Safety Advocate would essentially serve as a liaison between the DOT and crash victims/survivors, communicating issues to both sides. Also: Peterbilt adds chassis warranty option for certified pre-owned trucks.May 15, 2024BusinessSpot rates following fuel prices down, but Roadcheck rebound expectedDiesel's national average almost fell to a 2024 low last week, but spot market rates dropped, too. Roadcheck should bring some relief on that front. Also: Federal emissions reductions funding renewed; OOIDA's Truckers for Troops ongoing.May 14, 2024Reader RigsSpecialized van freight hauler's big-bunk '05 W9Owner-operator Terry Whitener hauls custom store fixtures for retail stores and restaurants, as well as trade shows.May 14, 2024RegulationsDriver-facing cams removed from under-21 CDL program | Cocaine found in cotton candy at borderFollowing a Congressional directive, FMCSA has removed the driver-facing camera and Registered Apprenticeship requirements from the program. Also: Cocaine found in cotton candy load at border; latest Highway Angel.May 13, 2024LifeMurder charges: Latest in New Orleans staged-accident caseThe case has been ongoing with charges and guilty pleas since 2020 for crashes staged with trucks, yet new charges against two individuals take a darker turn with alleged murder of a cooperating witness.May 13, 2024LifeCargo theft jumped another 46% to begin 2024After a year of record highs of recorded cargo theft in 2023, thefts jumped another 46% in the first quarter of 2024 over the same period last year. Also: Fleet gets waiver to use pulsating brake light system; free in-cab safety alerts in Arkansas.May 10, 2024Reader RigsOwner-op's totally custom 2000 SterlingNearly every part on the AT9522 has been replaced with a custom piece either sourced from custom parts shops or built by owner Dustin Ross himself. The truck still runs, hauling over-dimensional concrete poles, with 2.5 million miles behind it.May 10, 2024BusinessSurvey shows signs of optimism for spot marketTruckstop and Bloomberg conducted a survey of owner-ops and small fleets, who had a more encouraging outlook on the market than in the previous quarter. Also: New NTP warranty covers electronic components, systems; fleet owner charged with tax evasion.May 9, 2024Page 1 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampSmall Fleet Champ's team takes do-it-yourself maintenance to new levelsLNL Trucking owner Larry Limp and his brother collaborated to build this gantry crane to remove an ISX for overhaul, the first such engine his shop had done. "We'll see what we can learn," he said, in the process, sure to repeat itself in coming years.Overdrive ExtraBig winners at Large Cars & Guitars: Minds, hearts, elemental trucking camaraderieRegulationsStates challenge latest EPA, CARB truck emissions rulesOverdrive RadioA short leash on long-term stability, profit: Trucker of the Month Gary SchlooFeatured SponsorDezl Trucking Headsets 100/200 Series
