Overdrive StaffReader 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, 2022Hours of ServiceFMCSA extends COVID-19 hours of service waiver a shorter-than-usual 45 daysThe reduced extension period -- half of the typical 90 days -- might signal a move toward the waiver's end, yet an FMCSA spokesperson noted ongoing evaluation on a "case by case" basis when it comes to regs relief.August 31, 2022RegulationsPort of Oakland wins case for injunction barring future trucker protestsThe injunction aims to prevent protests that intend to block or impede access to or from the port. Also: Thieves targeting truck ECMs, expected to increase activity around Labor Day weekend.August 31, 2022BusinessThieves targeting ECMs, cargo: Take extra precautions heading into Labor Day weekendCargo theft recording firm CargoNet is warning trucking companies that thieves across the country have been targeting expensive and hard-to-find truck electronic control modules, which can make trucks undriveable. Increased activity expected.August 31, 2022Previous PagePage 131 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
