Overdrive StaffReader RigsVaughn Wood's 1972 Kenworth W925Wood's father bought the truck new in 1972, and it's been in the family ever since. Vaughn started restoring it in 2016, and it still runs a couple short hauls a month pulling a step deck.November 18, 2022BusinessFuel, rates, inflation drove down trucking conditions through early fallTrucking conditions tumbled, mostly due to the rising cost of capital because of inflation, but also high fuel and weak rates. Also: Fuel card/fuel stop network deliver diesel savings; Rigs Without Cigs success; Volvo, Pilot partner for EV charging.November 17, 2022EquipmentPOLL: If you've financed a truck recently, what was the interest rate?Interest rates for all kinds of borrowing have been on the rise throughout the year -- whether you've purchased new or used in the last six months or so, if you financed the purchase, what was the interest rate?November 17, 2022EquipmentBrake Safety Week nets 5,000 out-of-service violationsJust over 13% over trucks inspected during the week-long blitz were parked for critical brake-related violations. Also: Used-truck sales fell 10% in October from September; Colorado warns of early-morning sun glare potentially closing I-70 Eastbound.November 16, 2022RegulationsFormer FMCSA employee faces bribery, extortion chargesA former border investigator for FMCSA allegedly accepted bribes to minimize purported safety violations found during a motor carrier audit. Also: Diesel prices holding mostly steady, while spot rates continued to inch down last four weeks.November 15, 2022Reader RigsBen Fisher’s 1998 Peterbilt 379The 48-year owner-operator's rig is powered by a 600-hp Cat with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears.November 15, 2022RegulationsELD comment deadline nears, TSA adjusts TWIC/hazmat feesFor drivers with an existing security threat assessment, obtaining or renewing a TWIC or hazmat endorsement recently became cheaper. Also: One more day to comment on potential future ELD rule changes; latest Highway AngelNovember 14, 2022BusinessBad news for cost relief: Fuel prices projected to remain above $5/gal into 2023The Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration's latest outlook report projects the diesel to average $5.12/gallon nationally in the first quarter of 2023. Also: Spot rates ticked down last week; TA accepting 2023 Citizen Driver nominations.November 11, 2022Reader RigsStephen J. Thomas' 2005 Peterbilt 379The rig's single-turbo ACERT Cat pushes about 1,000 horsepower, Thomas says.November 11, 2022LifeTA donates $100K to St. Christopher Fund after round-up campaignDrivers and motorists stopping at TA over the summer raised more than $100,000 for the St. Christopher Fund. Also: Another flatbedder acquired by P&S; Transition Trucking award voting ends Friday; Phoenix-area Love's reopens; latest Highway Angel.November 10, 2022Previous PagePage 108 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
