Overdrive StaffReader RigsDale Radcliff's 2001 Peterbilt 379When he bought the truck, it was black with a 70-inch sleeper. He converted the sleeper to a 63-inch Unibilt flat top unit and repainted the rig violet and white.August 30, 2022BusinessWith spot market flat, diesel prices surge back above $5/gal national averageFuel prices were up during the week ending Aug. 29, but the Midwest region -- home to the temporarily-shut-down BP Whiting refinery -- jumped highest during the week; spot rates showed little movement. Also: New mid-duty body-builder resource available.August 30, 2022EquipmentKenworth's new medium-duty body-builder manual availableThe 2022 manual features a new format with click-to-go links to speed spec’ing choices. Nine sections in addition to the introduction offer details on the variety of specs available. More details here.August 30, 2022RegulationsKentucky emergency relief hours waiver extended through SeptemberThe declaration exempts carriers and drivers hauling direct relief to severe weather and flooding in the state from maximum driving time limits. Also: FMCSA names female trucking advisory board members; latest Highway Angel helps injured motorcyclist.August 29, 2022ParkingTrucking group fires back after NYC cracks down on illegal truck parking with boots, tickets and towsThe Trucking Association of New York argues that instead of booting and towing trucks, the city should work to create more truck parking. Also: Florida DOT testing new lane closure alert system; new Love's in Washington state.August 26, 2022Reader RigsJason Matthews' 1998 Peterbilt 379EXHDThe Cat-powered rig is used to move cattle in the Midwest with a 2004 Wilson livestock trailer.August 26, 2022ParkingTexas DOT wants parking, other feedback on I-10 corridor to prioritize projectsThe state is conducting a study to determine how to address the needs of the interstate through Texas. Also: Lane Keeping Assist now an option on Kenworth T680, T880, W990 models; Love's launches Children's Miracle Network campaign Friday.August 25, 2022EquipmentPilot working to bring autonomous truck services to truck stopsPilot announced this week a partnership with autonomous truck tech firm Kodiak to develop autonomous truck services at truck stops. Also: Weigh in on large carriers' hair follicle drug testing request; Pennsylvania trucker bathroom access bill stalls.August 24, 2022BusinessTrucking conditions continued negative trend in June | Kenworth T680s recalledIndustry conditions for carriers deteriorated further in June as fuel, financing costs and freight rates were negative factors. Also: A potential mudflap/fuel tank issue prompts Kenworth T680 recall; new load board app; medium-duty Macks recalled; more.August 23, 2022Reader RigsRoger B. Simmoneau's 1998 Freightliner ClassicThe truck, powered by a 525-hp Cummins N14 with a 13-speed, has 2.6 million miles on it. Simmoneau does most of his own work on the truck.August 23, 2022Previous PagePage 132 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
