Overdrive StaffChannel 19Peterbilt clocked doing 101 | Senator, Teamsters pres exchange fighting wordsA Peterbilt got clocked by Nebraska State Patrol doing a whopping 101 mph. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien and Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) exchanged fighting words at a Senate hearing Wednesday.March 10, 2023EquipmentAutonomous vehicle makers outline regulatory, legislative recommendationsAs AV makers issue recommendations for lawmakers and regulators to clear a path for the deployment of autonomous vehicles, AAA reports public fear of self-driving vehicles is growing. Also: Two Missouri rest areas closing to later reopen as truck parking.March 10, 2023Reader RigsRestored 1984 Peterbilt 359 still a daily workerThe truck has been in owner Brandon Bier's family for almost 30 years. It's powered by a 3406C Cat with an 18-speed.March 10, 2023LifeNorthern Oregon truck stop destroyed by fireThe TA Express near I-84 in Biggs Junction, Oregon, was destroyed by a fire this week. No injuries were reported. Also: N.C.-based FreightWorks closes unexpectedly; spot rate gains in lackluster year; new self-contained roadside service body.March 9, 2023RegulationsFMCSA closes investigation into autonomous truck crashAutonomous truck maker TuSimple, whose driving system was involved in a single-vehicle crash last year, did not receive any penalties from FMCSA. Also: CFI driver named Highway Angel of the Year; TCA names drivers of the year.March 8, 2023LifeHHG mover sentenced after fraud scheme | Love's founder passes at 85Tom Love, who founded Love's Travel Stops in 1964 with his wife, Judy, passed away Tuesday. Also: HHG mover sentenced for fraud scheme; Bestpass, Comdata partner on permitting; 3PL acquires Illinois-based fleet.March 7, 2023Reader RigsPart-time 2000 Kenworth W900 with under 1 million milesOwner Jeremy Flygare has taken the truck from "bone stock" to the kind of truck he admired early in his career. Show off your own rig by submitting a photo to Overdrive's Reader Rigs gallery.March 7, 2023RegulationsOpposition to Biden's new Labor Secretary pick builds | 60K trucks recalled over steeringJulie Su, who has served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor since July 2021, previously supported AB 5 while working in California, OOIDA said. Also: Daimler recalling 60K trucks; Two undercoat products; CVSA hosting healthy eating webinar.March 6, 2023Life$4 million worth of narcotics seized from trailer in ArizonaTroopers found more than $4 million worth of suspected meth, fentanyl and cocaine during recent stop. Also: Comment period on proposed broker financial regs changes closes Monday; Arizona sidelines trucks during enforcement blitz; more.March 3, 2023Reader RigsThe low-mileage, extended-hood '81 Peterbilt 359 of Durand CarsonThe rig, powered by a KTA-600 Cummins, has just 750,000 original miles. Despite low fuel economy, Carson said he's happy with it because "there's a price to pay for having a cool ride." Submit a photo of your rig at the link in this story.March 3, 2023Previous PagePage 107 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
