Max KvideraBusinessFederal, state governments review owner-operator statusFederal and state entities increasingly are questioning if owner-operators should be regarded as employees for tax purposes.March 2, 2012BusinessGroups want high court review of port caseTrucking organizations support ATA’s request to review a court’s ruling regarding Port of Los Angeles trucking concession requirements.February 24, 2012BusinessCalifornia aims to extend trailer deadlineCARB will pursue emergency rulemaking to fix an oversight that would prevent larger fleets from using a phased-in compliance schedule.February 23, 2012BusinessFMCSA denies EOBR violationOOIDA had filed suit to stop agency from authorizing recorders over driver harassment issue.February 22, 2012BusinessFMCSA defends cross-border program in courtAmong its responses, FMCSA argued OOIDA had not shown evidence its members will experience a loss of business.February 17, 2012VoicesSavings pollFebruary 16, 2012BusinessTruce in truck weight debateAmerican Trucking Associations and the Association of American Railroads are backing a truck weight limit freeze.February 14, 2012BusinessFeds set date for stability control proposed ruleThe NHTSA also expects to issue a notice for a proposed rule to mandate speed limiting devices for heavy trucks.February 10, 2012BusinessNTSB repeats driver cell phone ban recommendationThe recommendation originally was issued Dec. 13, following NTSB’s meeting on a multi-vehicle Missouri accident.February 10, 2012BusinessShell pushing LNG for truckingShell is making a major commitment to LNG development and estimates sizable infrastructure will be in place in five years.February 9, 2012Previous PagePage 3 of 51Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive Extra'Peanut's Pride': Owner-op's second chance after close brush with deathCharles "Peanut" Pilkington and his 2005 Peterbilt 379, featured here, were lucky to survive this certifiable "act of God," a dramatic wreck caught on video. Here, he tells the story of the rig's resurrection, and new appreciation for his trucking life.Custom RigsSmall fleet owner's '88 Pete 379 Pretty Bitchin' with B-model CatRegulationsDOT's non-domiciled CDL crackdown hugely popular with truck drivers: Overdrive survey resultsOverdrive ExtraFMCSA's training-provider purge: 'Crackdown' or cleanup?Featured SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
