Overdrive StaffEquipmentHyundai Translead recalling trailers over brake issueApproximately 39 van and reefer trailers are affected. Also: Paccar recalls more than 15,000 Peterbilt refuse trucks; female trucking groups seeking nominations for top driver awards.December 27, 2022Reader RigsMichael Henry's 2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHDThe truck, piloted by the third-generation operator, features a 550-hp Cat with an Eaton 18-speed.December 27, 2022BusinessUsed-truck prices, freight volumes down substantiallyPricing fell with demand for used trucks, as weakening freight markets/the economy have taken some wind out of trucking's sails. Also: FMCSA denies request from large carriers to allow hair drug test results to be reported to Clearinghouse.December 23, 2022Reader RigsMetzger Trucking's 2012 Kenworth T660The rig, fully decked out for Christmas, is used in the van and flatbed hauling fleet out of north-central Indiana.December 23, 2022Hours of ServiceFMCSA grants HOS waivers for heating-fuel haulers in 45 statesHaulers of propane, natural gas and heating oil are waived from the maximum driving time limits. Also: FMCSA denied driver training schools exemptions from regs requiring two years of experience for trainers; fleet's big haul for charities.December 22, 2022GearTrux’s heated LED headlightsThe 4-inch-by-6-inch lights activate at 37.4º Fahrenheit.December 22, 2022BusinessCargo theft indicators flashing red for the holidaysThrough the middle of December, cargo thefts are up 40% year-over year, and those numbers are expected to rise through the holidays. Also: Winter weather prompts hours waivers in four states; diesel hits lowest average since February; more.December 21, 2022BusinessCarriers' conditions in October hit lowest point since April 2020Skyrocketing fuel and financing costs in October led to the lowest reading of FTR's Trucking Conditions Index since the beginning of the pandemic. Also: Spot rates leveling out to rising last two months; Daimler, Volvo issue truck recalls.December 20, 2022Reader RigsBryan Floyd's 2003 Peterbilt 379 EXHDIt's powered by a 550-hp 6NZ Cat with a 13-speed with 3:55 rears, and sits on a 270-inch wheelbase.December 20, 2022BusinessPOLL: How do you expect your business income to fare in 2023?Better than 2022? Worse? Too soon to tell? Whatever the case, it's certain the new year will bring its fair share of challenges. Weight in on your expectations via this poll.December 20, 2022Previous PagePage 116 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
