Overdrive StaffBusinessNew research: Predatory towing explored, spot freight rates bottoming outATRI is asking carriers and drivers to participate in a survey about predatory towing in trucking. Also: Conditions suggest rates may be bottoming out; two West Virginia Turnpike travel plazas to close for renovations.November 28, 2022EquipmentWhich trucks hold their value the best?Price Digests last month announced the winners of its Highest Retained Value Awards, recognizing the trucks that hold their value the best. Also: While September was a tough month for trucking companies, it was even worse for shippers.November 25, 2022Reader RigsGarrick Pitts' 1991 Kenworth T600 purchased in HawaiiPitts bought the truck for $200 in Hawaii, and is getting ready to ship it home to Arkansas.November 25, 2022BusinessFuel prices dip as spot rates see late seasonal strengthDiesel prices are down in most places across the country, as spot rates boost materializes per-Thanksgiving. Also: Special-edition "Hammer Down 4 Truckers" t-shirt sales to benefit St. Christopher Fund.November 23, 2022LifeWe're thankful -- for youHere's a sincere note of thanks for the work you do from all of us at Overdrive. Happy Thanksgiving!November 23, 2022Partners in BusinessAvoid these misconceptions about revenueRevenue is only half of the profit equation -- costs are the other half. Too many of us focus squarely on revenue while neglecting the fact that it's possible to generate a whole lot of revenue, yet spend $1.10 to make every dollar.November 23, 2022LifeCalifornia CDL fraud scheme ends with 20 convictionsThe defendants included DMV employees who took bribes, trucking school owners and affiliates who bribed them, and others. Also: Racketeering: HHG foreman sentenced; Love's donates $1.5M to United Way.November 22, 2022Reader RigsTim Dent's 2020 Peterbilt 389The custom work on the rig was done by Beatty Body Works in Oklahoma City, as well as Weiler Trucking owner Kim Weiler. Polishing and detail work was done by Dent.November 22, 2022RegulationsOne more day to comment on electronic truck ID proposalOperators can file comments through Tuesday on FMCSA's notice seeking feedback on a potential proposal to require unique electronic IDs on every truck. Also: New York alters HOS for in-state fuel haulers; I-81 rest area reopening delayed.November 21, 2022RegulationsFormer Border Patrol officer charged with hiring illegal immigrants as truck driversThe former Border Patrol agent operated a trucking company and allegedly used his knowledge from the Border Patrol to falsify documents and hire illegal immigrants. Also: Thanksgiving cargo theft warning; new Love's in Ohio.November 18, 2022Page 1 of 1547Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioELD mandate and rising crash rates -- cause or just correlation?The question of cause and effect around the ELD mandate is certainly a conversation starter for owner-operators. Attendant to Matt Cole’s recent ELDs/safety reporting, these multiple voices offering perspective where the rubber meets the road.Pride & PolishCustom champs: 'Eighth house truck' for Rick and Terry HendersonRegulationsFMCSA's Women of Trucking Advisory Board has a lot to offer menPride & PolishCustom champs: Classic Mack B61 helping revive longtime trucker ministrySponsor ContentGarmin Dezl Truck Navigator
