Overdrive StaffRegulationsFMCSA announces action on two driver training exemption requestsThe agency granted one waiver for a hazmat endorsement trainer, and denied another for certain water well equipment haulers. Also: Midwestern dealer continues Michigan growth; latest Highway Angel.January 13, 2023Reader RigsEric Jones' 2010 Kenworth T660Jones has worked to make the truck his during his six-plus years of ownership, including a transmission swap from an AMT to a manual, and the addition of a sleeper.January 13, 2023BusinessCargo theft saw big rise in 2022 | Spot rates drop off late-year gains to start 2023CargoNet reported a 15% increase heists overall, a 17% uptick in theft truck/trailer theft, and a 20% increase in cargo theft. Also: Spot rates ease back from December gains; HHG fraudster gets 6 years in prison; free webinar on new Navistar transmission.January 12, 2023RegulationsTraffic fatalities mostly unchanged year-over-year through Sept. 2022, NHTSA estimatesTruck-involved crash fatalities are estimated to have increased 10% year-over-year through June 2022, however. Also: Truckers honor owner-operator with funeral convoy; Delaware DMV launches online medical self-certification; new owner-op tax guide.January 11, 2023RegulationsMore weather-related hours of service exemptions issuedCertain drivers in three states are getting HOS relief to help in emergency relief. Also: Convenience store chain discounting diesel through end of January; JX Truck Center reopens Michigan dealership; latest Highway Angels.January 10, 2023Reader RigsBryan Davis' 2005 Kenworth W900LThe truck sports a 6NZ Cat with an 18-speed. It's coupled with a 2022 Eby trailer.January 10, 2023RegulationsHeating fuel haulers get HOS relief in WisconsinWisconsin has suspended hours-of-service regs for residential heating fuel haulers in the state. Also: Cross-border truck freight up 13% year-over-year in October; CVSA kicks off Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; TruckPro acquires Plaza Fleet Parts.January 9, 2023Business300-truck Land Air Express acquired by Forward AirThe Bowling Green, Kentucky-based LTL carrier will be acquired for $56.5 million. Also: Love's signs exclusivity agreement to sell Interstate Batteries; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping at fatal accident scene.January 6, 2023Reader RigsJosh Sauls' 1985 Peterbilt 359Sauls rebuilt the truck from the ground up in 2021, with new wiring, a custom interior and more.January 6, 2023RegulationsDOT announces annual increase to fines for regs violationsLaw requires DOT agencies, including FMCSA, to issue annual inflation-based adjustments to fines for violations of regulations. Also: New Peterbilt dealership in Georgia; Women in Trucking launches 2023 gender diversity survey.January 5, 2023Previous PagePage 114 of 1665Next PageTop StoriesBusiness'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffsThe court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCustom 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 plans
