Overdrive StaffRegulationsNew trucking group visits D.C. to talk independent contractor modelRepresentatives of trade association Truckers Integral to Our Economy met with members of Congress. Also: Recalls announced for International, Mack trucks; Love's opens three new locations, reopens another; CVSA accepting driver award nominations.March 20, 2023EquipmentNomination period open for industry dealer award programsNominations are being accepted by Overdrive's sister publication Trucks, Parts, Service for its annual award programs recognizing new and used medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer dealers.March 20, 2023ParkingAmericans largely unaware of truck parking crisis: SurveyA new survey shows that while Americans mostly support and respect truck drivers, they also mostly have no idea about the truck parking crisis. Also: Thermo King intro's new roadside service assistance program; Charitable effort from Averitt Express.March 17, 2023Reader RigsDoug Johnson's 'super dependable' 1987 Freightliner COEThe truck features a newly rebuilt 400 Big Cam Cummins coupled with a 9-speed overdrive.March 17, 2023VoicesPOLL: Movies/screens while driving -- what's your bedrock take on the practice?In the wake of recent high-profile call-outs of late-night-movie-watching drivers by law enforcement, what's your basic take on the phenomenon, whoever's doing it going down the highway? Weigh in here.March 16, 2023RegulationsFMCSA proposes further cuts in UCR fees | Various MATS deals, happeningsFMCSA's proposal would cut fees by 9%. Also: DAT One product demonstrations for free 30-day subscription to be available at the DAT MATS booth; Shell Rotella auctioning autographed baseball bat in benefit; Trucker Path partners with TMS.March 16, 2023RegulationsMexico-based double broker sentenced to prisonA Tijuana resident was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty to a double-brokering scheme last fall. Also: California AB 5 exemption upheld, but not for truckers; Mack accepts submissions for 2024 calendar.March 15, 2023RegulationsHighway safety group calls for speed limiters on trucks, rolling back 2020 HOS changes, moreThe Truck Safety Coalition said recent hazmat emergencies show that more safety regs are needed. Also: Former FedEx contractor sentenced for fraud scheme; spot market takes another hit; Drivewyze adds Pennsylvania scales to bypass system.March 14, 2023Reader Rigs1995 Kenworth W900B still works hard in Canadian oilfields, logging industryOwner Shane Chilson is the third full-time owner and driver of the rig that started its life working for Visscher Lumber truck on the West Coast of Canada.March 14, 2023RegulationsLegislation to ease buildout of hydrogen-power infrastructure reintroducedA package of four bills in the Senate would support the adoption of hydrogen in energy-intensive sectors, including trucking. Also: 32,000 International trucks recalled for control module issues; Senate bill would help military vets get CDLs.March 13, 2023Previous PagePage 106 of 1664Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCalifornia and Pennsylvania haven't been shy about fighting DOT over the rights of non-domiciled CDL holders, but that hasn't been enough for activist groups that demand change now.Custom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900LRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsOverdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plansOverdrive Extra1999 Freightliner Classic a 'New Testament' to power of faith, family, hard work
