Overdrive StaffBusinessFuel prices dip as spot rates see late seasonal strengthDiesel prices are down in most places across the country, as spot rates boost materializes per-Thanksgiving. Also: Special-edition "Hammer Down 4 Truckers" t-shirt sales to benefit St. Christopher Fund.November 23, 2022LifeWe're thankful -- for youHere's a sincere note of thanks for the work you do from all of us at Overdrive. Happy Thanksgiving!November 23, 2022Partners in BusinessAvoid these misconceptions about revenueRevenue is only half of the profit equation -- costs are the other half. Too many of us focus squarely on revenue while neglecting the fact that it's possible to generate a whole lot of revenue, yet spend $1.10 to make every dollar.November 23, 2022LifeCalifornia CDL fraud scheme ends with 20 convictionsThe defendants included DMV employees who took bribes, trucking school owners and affiliates who bribed them, and others. Also: Racketeering: HHG foreman sentenced; Love's donates $1.5M to United Way.November 22, 2022Reader RigsTim Dent's 2020 Peterbilt 389The custom work on the rig was done by Beatty Body Works in Oklahoma City, as well as Weiler Trucking owner Kim Weiler. Polishing and detail work was done by Dent.November 22, 2022RegulationsOne more day to comment on electronic truck ID proposalOperators can file comments through Tuesday on FMCSA's notice seeking feedback on a potential proposal to require unique electronic IDs on every truck. Also: New York alters HOS for in-state fuel haulers; I-81 rest area reopening delayed.November 21, 2022RegulationsFormer Border Patrol officer charged with hiring illegal immigrants as truck driversThe former Border Patrol agent operated a trucking company and allegedly used his knowledge from the Border Patrol to falsify documents and hire illegal immigrants. Also: Thanksgiving cargo theft warning; new Love's in Ohio.November 18, 2022Reader RigsVaughn Wood's 1972 Kenworth W925Wood's father bought the truck new in 1972, and it's been in the family ever since. Vaughn started restoring it in 2016, and it still runs a couple short hauls a month pulling a step deck.November 18, 2022BusinessFuel, rates, inflation drove down trucking conditions through early fallTrucking conditions tumbled, mostly due to the rising cost of capital because of inflation, but also high fuel and weak rates. Also: Fuel card/fuel stop network deliver diesel savings; Rigs Without Cigs success; Volvo, Pilot partner for EV charging.November 17, 2022EquipmentPOLL: If you've financed a truck recently, what was the interest rate?Interest rates for all kinds of borrowing have been on the rise throughout the year -- whether you've purchased new or used in the last six months or so, if you financed the purchase, what was the interest rate?November 17, 2022Previous PagePage 120 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
