Brooke WisdomBusinessLogBookDOT plans to ban trucker texting Truck and interstate bus drivers would be prohibited from using text messaging while driving under a rulemaking planned by the U.S. Department of Transportation. In addition, DOT plans to place restrictions on the use of cell phones while driving. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s Oct. 1 announcement came after […]November 1, 2009BusinessTracking taxesKeeping up with fuel purchases can help you avoid last-minute IFTA hassles and save money.November 1, 2009BusinessPulse: Old world, fresh ideasThere’s only so much trucking can do to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.November 1, 2009VoicesChannel 19Lending a helping rig In Overdrive’s home base of Tuscaloosa, Ala., in September, truckers pitched in to help police foil a suicide attempt. As a man stood on the ledge of the I-20/59 bridge over McFarland Boulevard, police enlisted haulers with van trailers to build a platform under the bridge. A gallery of Tuscaloosa […]November 1, 2009VoicesTrucker of the Month: On the goWhen Greatwide Owner-Operator of the Year Artie Fry isn’t picking up an extra load, he’s getting a buddy’s truck read for Pride & Polish or fishing for channel catfish.November 1, 2009Overdrive ExtraDollars and Sense: Call a Business MeetingWhen was the last time you have a business meeting with yourself?November 1, 2009BusinessHow To: Brake on long downgradesThe problem Descending a long downgrade can trigger a runaway even when your brake system is in good working order. Here’s why. The treadle valve, under the pedal, sends only a small air signal. It activates a relay valve on each axle, which applies the brakes at a pressure that varies with the […]November 1, 2009Custom RigsTruck GalleryOne low wagon Owner of Arreche Hay Co. of Cedarville, Calif., Jon Arreche hauls cows and hay in this low-riding 1995 Peterbilt 378. Equipped with a 575-hp Detroit Diesel and a 13-speed transmission, the truck has a new air ride kit, flip-up front bumper and a two-door sleeper with an extra-wide Unibilt rear window. […]November 1, 2009BusinessTwo in oneElectric and diesel muscle combine in hybrid systems that store energy, cut fuel usage and reduce operating costs. If you want to see the face of tomorrow’s powertrain, look at what’s on the road today.November 1, 2009HomeEditor's JournalIt’s not unusual to find a small gathering of truckers at the TravelCenters of America truckstop in Cartersville, Ga., being amazed by Michael Anthony Mooney’s impromptu magic shows.November 1, 2009Previous PagePage 63 of 67Next PageTop StoriesBusiness'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffsThe court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCustom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900LRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsOverdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
