Overdrive StaffBusinessACT Research: Chances of recession 'essentially 50/50' | Spot rates tick down for vans, reefersWhile the firm still believes the economy will have a "soft landing," the chances of a recession are growing by their estimation. Also: Spot rates drop for vans, reefers; steering gear recall hits Daimler, Volvo trucks; toll rates increasing in Indiana.June 13, 2022RegulationsBroker reform: FMCSA wants clarity on 'broker,' 'bona fide agent' definitions | Autocar yard spotters served by new dealer"There is significant stakeholder interest in FMCSA’s unauthorized brokerage enforcement,” the agency said, and last year's infrastructure bill required this latest exploration of dispatch services. Also: Wisconsin dealer gets Autocar yard-spotters.June 10, 2022Reader RigsJoe Esmerado's 2018 Kenworth T880Esmerado uses the rig to haul intermodal containers from Port Newark in New Jersey to Covington, Pennsylvania.June 10, 2022RegulationsHousehold mover ordered to pay nearly $22M for deceptive practices | Memorial Day week rates recapA Florida-based HHG moving company and its owner were ordered to pay nearly $22 million for deceptive business practices. Also: Spot rates dip during low-volume Memorial Day week; New Kenworth dealership open near Cleveland.June 9, 2022RegulationsOwner-operator asks FMCSA for exemption from HOSThe owner, Leland Schmitt, says his decades of safe driving demonstrate an equivalent level of safety as the regulations; around half of recent poll respondents continue to rely on the COVID hours waiver. Also: Bill would streamline TSA credentials.June 8, 2022EquipmentBrake Safety Week inspection blitz coming in Aug. | New I-10 right-lane restrictionCVSA's annual brake-focused inspection, enforcement and education initiative will be held in August. Also: Diesel prices jump 16.4 cents over last week to new record high; Arizona restricting trucks to right lane along stretch of I-10.June 7, 2022EquipmentPOLL: Cargo or equipment theft -- what's been your experience?With reported thefts of some categories of commodity experiencing a steep rise during the last couple of years, this poll asks for your experience with theft, whether of the truck, trailer, the load or all three.June 7, 2022Reader RigsSteve Crane's 2020 Kenworth T880The rig is equipped with a 75,000-pound Galfab rolloff hoist and a Shurco SWAT tarper.June 7, 2022ParkingATRI seeks parking feedback from operators in Midwest | I-20 closures this weekATRI is asking operators in the Midwest to provide feedback on the region's real-time parking information system that was installed in eight Midwest states in 2019. Also: Nighttime closures planned along I-20 in Louisiana; new electric APU from Dynasys.June 6, 2022BusinessATA asks Biden to take action to bring down diesel pricesATA's suggestions to the president mostly involved easing the process for offshore and onshore energy production. Also: FMCSA awards grants to states to help curb rising highway fatalities; Volvo adds dual PTO to I-Shift automated manual transmission.June 3, 2022Previous PagePage 128 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
