Overdrive StaffBusinessWhat's your top concern this year when it comes to trucking?Fuel prices, truck parking, and compensation were the top 3 trucking concerns for owner-operators last year, according to ATRI. What are your top industry concerns today? Also: Recalls hit Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks; Drivewyze added to ELD.September 6, 2022Electronic Logging DevicesDrivewyze services added to Konexial My20 ELDMy20 ELD customers can now activate the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service, along with the Drivewyze Safety+ service that provides in-cab alerts to drivers.September 6, 2022EquipmentNewer Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks recalledAn issue with the hood bezel covers on certain Western Star trucks and an ECM problem on certain Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks prompted recalls.September 6, 2022Reader RigsKurtis Brock's 2014 Peterbilt 386Brock bought the truck used in 2016 with 232,000 miles on it. Since his purchase, Brock has moved the fuel tanks forward and mounted a fourth axle ahead of the drives to be able to maximize load capacity.September 6, 2022RegulationsCertain COVID-related CLP waivers extended three monthsWaivers extended to allow CLP holders to drive without a CDL holder in the front seat, states to test any out-of-state CDL applicant, and states to allow CLP holders to take the CDL skills test without waiting 14 days. Also: Top military rookie drivers.September 2, 2022Life12 finalists named for military veteran rookie trucker awardThe winner of the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award will receive a brand-new Kenworth T680. The top three finalists will be named later this month, and the winner will be named in December.September 2, 2022Reader RigsJeffrey Roatenberry's 2018 Peterbilt 579The truck is equipped with a 455-hp Paccar MX-13 with a 10-speed UltraShift, and runs weekly.September 2, 2022RegulationsFMCSA cuts 2023 UCR fees for carriers, small fleet requests HOS waiverRegulatory news: The new fees are an approximately 31% decrease for all fee brackets; and a small fleet looks for HOS relief to help food producers. Also: ATBS shows owner-op average income drop in last six months; CARB's small-fleet e-trucks vouchers.September 1, 2022Partners in BusinessPlan carefully for a profitable weekSmart owner-operators make every single week as profitable as possible. To do so, take into account the negotiation and load availability advantages and disadvantages of every day of the week.September 1, 2022EquipmentCARB opens small-fleet 'zero-emission' voucher programSmall fleets of 20 or fewer vehicles with an annual revenue of less than $15 million are eligible and will have access to funding that can cover costs related to the purchase and operation of zero-emission trucks.September 1, 2022Previous PagePage 118 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 SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
