Overdrive StaffLifeHow does the public view truckers in 2022?Better than you might expect. Also: Florida DOT allowing storm-response trucks to bypass weigh stations; Trucker Path adds Geotab ELD to offerings; Truckstop sponsoring Wreaths Across America; latest Highway Angel rescued four after crash.November 9, 2022BusinessRhode Island to appeal court's ruling of unconstitutional truck tollsAfter the state's trucks-only tolls were ruled unconstitutional in September, the state filed a notice of appeal on Oct. 19. Also: I-30 closing in Little Rock this weekend; SmartHop small fleet owner survey reveals driver-retention successes, failures.November 8, 2022Reader RigsEric Hawkins' 1999 Kenworth W900The Illinois-based owner-operator pulls flatbed freight with the 3406E-powered rig.November 8, 2022EquipmentBrake system corrosion prompts massive Daimler recallMore than 200,000 trucks are being recalled by Daimler Trucks North America for an issue that could cause uneven braking during adaptive cruise control braking. Also: Ascend raises owner-op pay; Love's, Chester's Chicken bring back 'Truckersgiving.'November 7, 2022BusinessHouse bill looks to give independent contractors more flexibilityThe bipartisan bill would ensure contractors have control over their work while also providing certain workplace protections and more. Also: Catalytic converter theft ring busted; Iowa waives HOS regs for fuel haulers; latest Highway Angel.November 4, 2022Reader RigsSal Gabriele's 1994 Peterbilt 379The rig is equipped with a 425-hp 3406B Cat with a 15-speed and 3:90 rears, and after 1.2 million miles it's "still running strong."November 4, 2022LifeI-94 closure planned for this weekendA bridge replacement project in Detroit will close I-94 between I-75 and I-96 this weekend. Also: Movie, TV production haulers get ELD waiver renewed; TA honoring military veterans throughout November.November 3, 2022RegulationsFuel haulers get hours of service relief in NebraskaNebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts issued an emergency declaration waiving HOS regs for certain fuel haulers in the state. Also: CVSA sets dates for Roadcheck, Brake Safety Week, more in 2023; OOIDA's Truckers for Troops campaign set for next week.November 2, 2022LifePOLL: Has your retirement planning been impacted by this year's market swings?Investment values -- whether in stocks/bonds or our homes, even our trucks -- have been on a wild ride the last few years, and particularly this year. Weigh in via this poll on whether, and how, the swings have impacted your retirement planning.November 2, 2022Partners in BusinessPut an insurance agent on your teamQuick tips on finding an insurer and the right questions to ask -- and when to ask them -- of an agent to get the best coverage.November 2, 2022Previous PagePage 109 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.
