Overdrive StaffEquipmentRecalls issued for certain International, Mack trucksTwo Navistar recalls include upwards of 1,400 trucks, while a Mack recall affects more than 500 trucks. Also, Love's will offer deals on inspections leading up to Roadcheck next month; and new reporting/insurance benefits for owner-ops with this dashcam.April 12, 2021VoicesPOLL: How are you prepping for Roadcheck?The annual Roadcheck inspection spree is set for May 4-6 this year; how are you prepping -- or planning around -- this year?April 9, 2021BusinessATRI seeks carriers' insurance data to study rising costsATRI is planning to study the impacts of rising trucking insurance costs on the operational costs of the industry. Also: Watch for increased police activity on I-95 through Saturday; Love's opens new Speedco locations; mega carrier boosts owner-op pay.April 9, 2021BusinessFleet owner admits to participation in 'pay-to-play' bribery scheme, PPP fraudA Utah-based trucking company owner pleaded guilty recently for his role in two separate fraud schemes, according to the IRS. Also: Interstate closure planned in Minn. this weekend; new TA Express in Wisconsin; new Pete dealers in Wash. on the way.April 8, 2021RegulationsSpeed limiters, crash avoidance systems among NTSB's 'Most Wanted' safety improvementsThe National Transportation Safety Board's 2021-2022 top 10 'Most Wanted' list includes five items directly related to highway safety. Also: A section of I-196 in Michigan will close for several months; new breakfast options at PFJ.April 7, 2021BusinessAnother Calif. court opinion says A.B. 5 should apply to truckingDespite the recent opinion from a state-level appellate court, trucking remains exempt from A.B. 5 while a larger lawsuit plays out in a federal court. Also: Operation Safe Driver Week set for July with focus on speeding; more.April 6, 2021EquipmentTwo recalls hit 11K Freightliner, Western Star trucksThe recalls include certain 2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700 trucks and 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. Also, plan for delays on I-69 in southern Michigan; Hankook tire prices increasing.April 5, 2021BusinessPaccar Financial celebrating 60th anniversary with financing dealPaccar Financial is offering reduced payments for 60 days on truck purchases. Also, new extended clearance height for van decking system; Firestone announces tire price increase.April 2, 2021Reader RigsPaul Saline's 2009 Kenworth W900LThe truck is powered by a 550-hp Cummins and 3:36 rears.April 2, 2021BusinessWeighing an engine rebuild vs. a truck tradeWhen you've got to choose between overhauling an engine or trading in an aging truck, there's a lot to consider. Here's how owner-ops Phil and Annett Albert made the decision.April 2, 2021Page 1 of 1475Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive ExtraTruck stop is part of Alaska's backcountry historyColdfoot Camp and the Dalton Highway, which runs past it, have ties to development of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and, more recently, the popular "Ice Road Truckers" TV series.Overdrive RadioOwner-ops aren't company drivers for a reasonChannel 19Roadcheck: Do blitz announcements do any good?Channel 19What's at stake for truck parking advocates, states in federal fundingSponsor ContentGarmin dēzl™ OTR1000 10" GPS Truck Navigator
