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Craig Shannon's 2021 Peterbilt 389

The rig sports a 510-hp Paccar with an 18-speed Eaton. Shannon pulls various types of tank trailers hauling anything from chemicals to cement powder, fuel and, in the winter months, propane.

January 15, 2021

FMCSA proposes new split sleeper pilot program

FMCSA is proposing a pilot program to study 5/5 and 6/4 options for drivers to split their sleeper berth time. And other news: The agency's inflation-adjusted fines for regs violations; Be wary of increased traffic, delays in D.C. next week.

January 14, 2021

Driver receives Highway Angel wings for helping after rollover crash

An ABF Freight driver was recognized for stopping to help a motorist who was involved in a rollover crash. And other news: ATBS has launched a new tax-resolution video series; a new fitness contest for drivers is ongoing through February.

January 12, 2021

New tax-resolution tips video series | The owner-operator-focused tax preparers and business consultants at ATBS are launching a new video series aimed at helping you take control of your taxes to 'put the IRS in your rearview mirror,' according to the company. The series will come in six installments: About 1) obtaining IRS compliance, 2) negotiating with the IRS, 3) maintaining IRS compliance, 4) defining the so-called 'Offer in Compromise', 5) answering semi-regular questions about back taxes and 6) providing a Q&A forum for outstanding questions. Interested owner-ops can sign up to take part in the series, with new videos released weekly, via that link. Visit this page on Youtube for an introduction to the series.

David Pyle's 2007 Peterbilt 379

The rig is powered by a 625-hp Cat C15 with an 18-speed Eaton and 3:55 rears. Custom paint and body work was done by Lone Star Truck and Body in Canyon, Texas. Numerous custom touches were added, along with a frame stretch to 300 inches.

January 12, 2021

Inspectors told not to slow COVID vaccine loads for inspections

CVSA advised truck inspectors to not hold up trucks for inspection that are transporting the COVID-19 vaccine. And other news: The second round of PPP loans is now open for applications; Navistar is recalling approx. 17,000 trucks; and more.

January 11, 2021

Bar’s Leaks gear oil additive

Bar’s Leaks Gear Repair extends system life by stopping pinion, axle and other seal leaks, reduces friction and noise, and improves gear performance.

January 11, 2021

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Mexico-based trucker shut down following crash, failed drug test

FMCSA has effectively shut down a Mexico-licensed trucker after a crash in Georgia, a failed drug screening and HOS violations. And other news: TCA unveils its 2021 Best Fleets to Drive For top 20; Love's opens seven new Speedco locations.

January 8, 2021

Jean-Eudes Bourque's 2018 Peterbilt 389

The rig sports a 510-hp Paccar engine with a 13-speed Eaton and 3:36 rears. Bourque started the customization by lowering the front end with an air ride kit, then installed a 20-inch Valley Chrome bumper with a 12-Gauge Customs lift bumper kit.

January 8, 2021

Welcome to the new Overdrive

We have unveiled a completely new look at OverdriveOnline.com to enhance your user experience and launched a comprehensive redesign of the Overdrive daily email newsletter and the weekend edition newsletter.

January 7, 2021

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DOT Secretary Chao resigns, citing ‘troubling’ events at U.S. Capitol

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who has been part of President Trump’s cabinet since his first weeks in office, will resign in wake of the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

January 7, 2021

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced Thursday she would is resigning her position in President Trump's Cabinet.

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The trucker cap in teacher Amy Watson’s selfie from the day she was tested for COVID-19 later inspired her choice of “long-haulers” to describe COVID survivors with persistent symptoms. “My school’s mascot is a squirrel,” she said, which she finds appropriate, given that her pre-school students, with their short bursts of activity, are “very squirrel-like.”

Trucking’s bit part in the 'COVID long-haulers’ name

A teacher's trucker cap provides inspiration for her to borrow trucking's "long-hauler" designation for COVID-19 survivors who discover they're facing an indefinite period of further suffering.

Small-fleet owner Jesse McGinness was going for originality with the look of this 2021 Peterbilt 389, spec'ing the black Alcoa rims from the factory. After his maiden voyage in a Class 8 tractor years ago, in a Peterbilt 379, he fell in love with the classic square-hood series. He plans to modify the stacks, the grille and more to all-black finish -- committing sacrilege, says the operator who took him on that first 379 run. McGinness'll maintain plenty in chrome/stainless accents, not to worry. The flattop with lift-axle is powered by the X15 Cummins at 605 hp, with an 18-speed transmission. 'I wanted this truck to be a truck that I thought was cool,' McGinness said, in addition to doing the tough over-dimensional/heavy hauling he'll require of it.

'WTF' stresses service for long-term success

The glider market grew from a few hundred sales a year in 2010 to upwards of 10,000 as recently as 2017. Gliders sported pre-emissions-regs engines -- no exhaust gas recirculation or selective catalytic reduction components and, thus, no need for DEF. With simpler technology and refurbished engines, the products were much cheaper than new trucks with new engines, making them attractive buys for small-business truckers.

Glider kit market hits fatal nosedive with latest emissions regs

Fuel Fueling Truck Stop

After weakened demand in 2020, diesel prices jump back to pre-pandemic levels

Junior Elmore’s Marmon caught Christner's eye right off for a very simple reason: 'I’d never seen a Marmon cabover in the flesh before,' he wrote. 'Up close, it’s easy to see why a Marmon cabover was used in the movie 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' as the Autobot Optimus Prime. Elmore’s Marmon COE #31 HDT-BC-86 was Manufactured 03/1977 in Garland, Texas. This is a complete truck with no parts taken off. Still running when parked in 1999. A good honest work truck that’s nicely spec’d out.' Find more details, and history, via this link.

Look back at Junior Elmore's classic 1970s rigs

Beware: Human smugglers luring truckers along the border

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