Overdrive StaffBusinessNew research: Predatory towing explored, spot freight rates bottoming outATRI is asking carriers and drivers to participate in a survey about predatory towing in trucking. Also: Conditions suggest rates may be bottoming out; two West Virginia Turnpike travel plazas to close for renovations.November 28, 2022EquipmentWhich trucks hold their value the best?Price Digests last month announced the winners of its Highest Retained Value Awards, recognizing the trucks that hold their value the best. Also: While September was a tough month for trucking companies, it was even worse for shippers.November 25, 2022Reader RigsGarrick Pitts' 1991 Kenworth T600 purchased in HawaiiPitts bought the truck for $200 in Hawaii, and is getting ready to ship it home to Arkansas.November 25, 2022BusinessFuel prices dip as spot rates see late seasonal strengthDiesel prices are down in most places across the country, as spot rates boost materializes per-Thanksgiving. Also: Special-edition "Hammer Down 4 Truckers" t-shirt sales to benefit St. Christopher Fund.November 23, 2022LifeWe're thankful -- for youHere's a sincere note of thanks for the work you do from all of us at Overdrive. Happy Thanksgiving!November 23, 2022Partners in BusinessAvoid these misconceptions about revenueRevenue is only half of the profit equation -- costs are the other half. Too many of us focus squarely on revenue while neglecting the fact that it's possible to generate a whole lot of revenue, yet spend $1.10 to make every dollar.November 23, 2022LifeCalifornia CDL fraud scheme ends with 20 convictionsThe defendants included DMV employees who took bribes, trucking school owners and affiliates who bribed them, and others. Also: Racketeering: HHG foreman sentenced; Love's donates $1.5M to United Way.November 22, 2022Reader RigsTim Dent's 2020 Peterbilt 389The custom work on the rig was done by Beatty Body Works in Oklahoma City, as well as Weiler Trucking owner Kim Weiler. Polishing and detail work was done by Dent.November 22, 2022RegulationsOne more day to comment on electronic truck ID proposalOperators can file comments through Tuesday on FMCSA's notice seeking feedback on a potential proposal to require unique electronic IDs on every truck. Also: New York alters HOS for in-state fuel haulers; I-81 rest area reopening delayed.November 21, 2022RegulationsFormer Border Patrol officer charged with hiring illegal immigrants as truck driversThe former Border Patrol agent operated a trucking company and allegedly used his knowledge from the Border Patrol to falsify documents and hire illegal immigrants. Also: Thanksgiving cargo theft warning; new Love's in Ohio.November 18, 2022Previous PagePage 107 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
