Overdrive StaffBusinessPOLL: What's your credit score?Owner-operators, have you been keeping track of your credit score? When it comes time to borrow, of course, it's a significant piece of information any lender looks at to determine loan terms, and whether it can lend to you. Weigh in via this poll...January 17, 2023Reader RigsKeith Ridenour's 2006 Peterbilt 379The rig, powered by a Cat C15 with an 18-speed, is coupled with a 2023 Wilson.January 17, 2023LifeIndiana police find 22 pounds of cocaine in sleeper during inspectionIndiana State Police detected criminal indicators while interacting with the driver, which led to a canine search of the truck. Also: Michigan shop becomes full-service Utility Trailer dealer; electric truck growth the focus of next Run on Less campaign.January 16, 2023RegulationsFMCSA announces action on two driver training exemption requestsThe agency granted one waiver for a hazmat endorsement trainer, and denied another for certain water well equipment haulers. Also: Midwestern dealer continues Michigan growth; latest Highway Angel.January 13, 2023Reader RigsEric Jones' 2010 Kenworth T660Jones has worked to make the truck his during his six-plus years of ownership, including a transmission swap from an AMT to a manual, and the addition of a sleeper.January 13, 2023BusinessCargo theft saw big rise in 2022 | Spot rates drop off late-year gains to start 2023CargoNet reported a 15% increase heists overall, a 17% uptick in theft truck/trailer theft, and a 20% increase in cargo theft. Also: Spot rates ease back from December gains; HHG fraudster gets 6 years in prison; free webinar on new Navistar transmission.January 12, 2023RegulationsTraffic fatalities mostly unchanged year-over-year through Sept. 2022, NHTSA estimatesTruck-involved crash fatalities are estimated to have increased 10% year-over-year through June 2022, however. Also: Truckers honor owner-operator with funeral convoy; Delaware DMV launches online medical self-certification; new owner-op tax guide.January 11, 2023RegulationsMore weather-related hours of service exemptions issuedCertain drivers in three states are getting HOS relief to help in emergency relief. Also: Convenience store chain discounting diesel through end of January; JX Truck Center reopens Michigan dealership; latest Highway Angels.January 10, 2023Reader RigsBryan Davis' 2005 Kenworth W900LThe truck sports a 6NZ Cat with an 18-speed. It's coupled with a 2022 Eby trailer.January 10, 2023RegulationsHeating fuel haulers get HOS relief in WisconsinWisconsin has suspended hours-of-service regs for residential heating fuel haulers in the state. Also: Cross-border truck freight up 13% year-over-year in October; CVSA kicks off Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; TruckPro acquires Plaza Fleet Parts.January 9, 2023Previous PagePage 101 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsGuilty by Association Truck Show rolls into JoplinOne of the trucking industry's biggest events, the biennial GBATS at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri, is officially under way at Exit 4 off I-44. Scenes from the show here with some standout trucks from the show's first day.RegulationsDOT hopes to force 194,000 non-domiciled CDL holders out of truckingRegulationsCalifornia defies DOT's 30-day deadline for ELP enforcement, faces $30M funding lossCustom RigsCustom 2005 Peterbilt 379 a trucker's surprise, with intricate hand-pinstripingFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
