FMCSA group eyes sleep apnea regs
One recommendation would require all drivers with a body mass index measurement of 35 or higher to be tested for sleep apnea.02.07.12
| Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks were using the same brake component that affected production of Navistar and Volvo Group trucks. 02.07.12
| The reopened lane of I-40 West is near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. 02.07.12
| The Peterbilt 587 SmartWay conventional tractor won in the heavy-duty division. 02.07.12
| The state is seeking to get approval for tolling under a pilot program administered by the Federal Highway Administration. ATBS
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An owner-operator’s guide to success
January 27, 2012
Here's a book I recommend to all owner-operators and owner-operator wannabees.
Chasing the Green
January 1, 2012
Certain niches offer big income potential for those willing to specialize.
Severe Service
December 1, 2011
Be proactive on these key maintenance items so that off-road rigors don’t contribute to power-unit downtime.
Roadside Attractions
December 1, 2011
Red Giant makes big boast, a truck driver musician plus Gauges, Truck Gallery, Channel 19 and more industry news items.
Heads-up on new partnership that could change the leasing game
November 17, 2011
This month in Overdrive, I examined a couple different alternatives to traditional leasing models carriers and their advisers are exploring for ways to avoid what some see as long-term growing ...
Pulse
November 1, 2011
Any eligible business cost made in 2011 reduces your taxable income dollar for dollar.
Independent thinking
November 1, 2011
Carriers test the waters with new owner-operator models to dodge worker classification problems.
Roadside Attractions
October 2, 2011
A trucking addict tells all, differential and transmission oil change intervals, truck nuts, how to get and keep the contract plus truck gallery are among the featured industry news items.
Payday
October 1, 2011
Carriers chase after a diminished pool of owner-operator candidates with higher pay, bonuses and more compensation options.
Roadside Attractions
September 1, 2011
A trucker helps grant a wish, smoothing the pavement, how to cut tension, a truck gallery and more trucking industry news items are featured.
