Overdrive StaffReader RigsJohn L. Hruska's 2020 Kenworth W900LUnder the hood is a Cummins ISX with an Eaton 18-speed. The rig is used to haul petroleum and petroleum additives, along with elevated temperature materials.October 7, 2022RegulationsMore trucking groups call on U.S. to end cross-border vaccine requirementThe American Trucking Associations and the Canadian Trucking Alliance are calling for an end to all COVID-related U.S. entry requirements. Also: Weight restrictions relaxed for certain Iowa ag haulers; new Comdata eReceipts for Lumper Payments.October 6, 2022LifePilot names Road Warrior contest winnersFifty-year truck driver and Army veteran David Sweetman is this year’s $15,000 grand prize winner. Also: Landstar owner-op wins new truck; one sentenced, two indicted in HHG fraud schemes; driver pleads guilty to defrauding Social Security Administration.October 5, 2022RegulationsCVSA launches new autonomous truck inspection programUnder the new program, carriers utilizing autonomous trucks will be required to employ certified personnel to do their own inspections at the point of origin before dispatch, as well as in-transit inspections at a dictated interval throughout the trip.October 5, 2022BusinessBaylor Trucking acquired by WernerWerner will take on 200 trucks (170 company and 30 owner-operators) and 980 trailers in the deal, along with 234 drivers. Also: New reefer monitoring device available from Motive; Yokohama increasing tire prices.October 4, 2022Reader RigsMatt Jackson's 2020 Peterbilt 389He's added a custom paint job and a few add-ons to the rig, which is powered by a 605-hp Cummins with an 18-speed.October 4, 2022EquipmentMeritor axle issue prompts Navistar, Daimler recallsNearly 500 trucks are included in two recalls from Navistar and Daimler stemming from a tie rod issue related to certain Meritor steer axles. Also: new renewable NG station open in Ohio; LTL pro David Frazier passes 4 million miles; FMCSA boss at WIT.October 3, 2022ParkingTruck 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, 2022Previous PagePage 126 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
