Overdrive StaffLifeATA petitions White House for trucking exemption from vaccine, testing mandateATA President Chris Spear penned a letter to the White House asking for an exemption for larger employers from the vaccine mandate, similar to an exemption in Canada. Also: Truckers for Troops returns for 15th year; Autocar celebrates 124th anniversary.October 22, 2021Reader RigsRandy Smith's 2000 Kenworth W900LThe truck features a 525-hp Cummins N14+ with a 13-speed and 3:70 rears. He uses the rig to pull a 2007 tri-axle low-pro step deck hauling mostly over-dimensional and heavy loads.October 22, 2021LifePOLL: What's your health insurance situation?Given growth in new, often lower-cost health-insurance options with health-sharing-ministry/Aliera-type structures, continued Affordable Care Act/traditional options, and an explosion in telehealth, what describes your current insurance situation?October 22, 2021Regulations4,300 trucks sidelined by inspectors during Brake Safety WeekInspectors across North America placed approximately 4,300 trucks out-of-service for brake-related violations during the week-long Brake Safety Week initiative. Also: The Ontario government is looking to mandate restroom access for truckers.October 21, 2021Owner-Operator of the YearOwner-Operator of the Year entry deadline nearingThe entry/nomination period for the Owner-Operator of the Year contest, which carries a $25,000 cash prize to the winner, closes Monday, Oct. 25. Owner-ops and small fleet owners with fewer than five trucks are eligible.October 21, 2021LifeA restored cabover, plenty of music and a retired owner-op on this week's 'Music to Truck By'This week on his online radio show, "Big Al" Weekley features a talk with retired owner-operator Billy Stiltner about his beautifully restored '86 Kenworth cabover. Weekley's Overdrive's Music to Truck By program airs every Friday 10 a.m.-noon Eastern.October 21, 2021RegulationsFuel prices move higher | FMCSA boss nominee one step closer to confirmationMeera Joshi was confirmed Wednesday by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, moving her one step closer to being named FMCSA Administrator. Also: Fuel prices continue to skyrocket; TA unveils upgrade plans, new site designs.October 20, 2021Reader RigsTrent Freeman's 2015 Freightliner CascadiaThe rig sports a 505-hp Detroit DD15 with a 10-speed and 2:47 rears. The company operates under its own authority with two trucks, hauling dry van freight mostly within a 150-mile radius.October 20, 2021BusinessNATSO, small-biz associations not happy with qualified business tax deduction change proposalsLegislation in the Senate would cut off the qualified business deduction for "pass through" businesses earning more than $500,000 in income annually, potentially affecting some small fleets. Other news: New custom workflows for Samsara driver app.October 19, 2021EquipmentBattery-electric trucks demonstration earns award | Spot/contract rates updateVolvo Trucks accepted a 2021 Climate Leadership Award for its Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project in Southern California. Also: Spot/contract rates, volumes in record territory; SmartHop dispatch provider's new mobile app.October 18, 2021Page 1 of 1500Next PageTop StoriesPartners in BusinessStrong freight, rates environment expected to last through 2022ATBS President Todd Amen dove into some owner-operator benchmarking numbers in a Partners in Business webinar Thursday. The strong trucking market should last longer than normal, he said, but be prepared for the downturn. Also: Latest on per diem changes.Small Fleet ChampSuprise Trucking's long road to resurrectionSmall Fleet ChampEarly career missteps lead to current small-fleet success for Hallahan TransportOverdrive ExtraThe 'truly astonishing' first-annual Mayberry Truck ShowSponsor ContentHowes Diesel Defender
