Overdrive StaffParkingTruck parking coalition meets to boost states' awareness of funding opportunitiesDOT Secretary Buttigieg joined a meeting of the National Coalition on Truck Parking to share with state, industry and federal leaders more information on federal funding. Also: Propane haulers want HOS relief; Pilot helping vet truckers connect with home.September 30, 2022Reader RigsBrett Wilkerson's 2012 Peterbilt 389The rig is powered by a Cummins ISX15 with a 13-speed, which Wilkerson says puts out 900-plus horsepower while still averaging above 7 miles per gallon in fuel economy.September 30, 2022RegulationsHurricane Ian prompts Regional Emergency Declaration covering eight statesFMCSA issued the declaration, which suspends maximum driving time regs for drivers providing emergency relief to storm-affected areas. Also: DAT and ACT Research partner to enhance market forecasting efforts; latest spot rates update; new Love's in Iowa.September 29, 2022RegulationsBroker transparency update: OOIDA pushes FMCSA for statusOOIDA asks FMCSA for update on broker transparency petitions. Also: Improving conditions for OEMs earlier in the summer allowed for an improvement in the used-truck market, according to ACT Research; Drivewyze adds safety alerts for PA Turnpike.September 28, 2022Partners in BusinessBack to basics with owner-operator business planningIf you’re successful but never had a written business plan, you’re probably already doing these things in your mind. Yet there's accountability power in writing plans down -- and potential to yield better results achieving goals.September 28, 2022RegulationsFMCSA extends wildfire-prompted HOS waiver in OregonHaulers providing direct relief for Oregon's wildfire emergency are exempt from the max driving times in the hours of service. Also: UPS gets waiver to allow pre-CDL drivers to be trained on driving doubles; Love's offering coffee deals Thursday.September 27, 2022Reader RigsGarry Sims' 1996 Peterbilt 379 EXHDThe rig sports a Cat 3406C with a 15-speed Eaton-Fuller Overdrive with 3:50 rears. Sims found the truck "sitting in a man's back yard," noting the truck "had been sitting there for 14 years with a blown engine."September 27, 2022EquipmentInternational A26 engine-related recall: Potential connecting-rod issues in 7,000 trucksIn the affected trucks, the connecting rod wrist pin can crack, resulting in a connecting rod failure. Also: Nikola recalls some of its battery-electric Tre models for seat belt issue; Trucker Path brings health, life insurance options to app; more.September 26, 2022BusinessTrucking conditions expected to remain moderately weakFTR's Trucking Conditions Index improved in July, mostly due to falling fuel prices that month, but the firm expects a long period of moderate weakness. Also: Driver honored for helping woman who crashed; NTTC donates to St. Christopher Fund.September 23, 2022Reader RigsJohn Colamarino's 2023 Kenworth W900The truck sports a 156-inch ARI sleeper and is used in a team operation.September 23, 2022Previous PagePage 114 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™
