Overdrive StaffTruck StopsLongtime owner of White's Travel Center, Lee Hi Travel Plaza passes at 71Robert "Bobby" Berkstresser recently sold the two I-81 truck stop institutions to TravelCenters of America. He passed away April 14. Also: Two people sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme; cross-border freight movement on the rise in '22.April 21, 2022LifeFour more plead guilty in Louisiana staged-accident fraud scheme | I-10 closures through next weekThere have now been 36 guilty pleas in the scheme targeting trucking companies and their insurers. Also: Rolling overnight I-10 closures planned through next week; Kinedyne debuts "Demo Truck" showcasing curtainside systems; latest Highway Angel.April 20, 2022RegulationsFMCSA responds to under-21 apprenticeship program concerns | Georgia guv suspends HOSThe agency is moving forward with its Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program. Also: Hours regs suspended in Georgia; used truck sales, prices increased in March; driver named Highway Angel for helping prevent suicide; Pilot offering coffee deal.April 19, 2022Reader RigsJim Treasure's 1987 Peterbilt 379The classic Pete, powered by a Big Cam Cummins with a Super 10-speed, has just 660,000 original miles.April 19, 2022BusinessTrucking conditions index was up early in year but will be down for MarchFTR says any gains made in February in its Trucking Conditions Index will likely be wiped out in March's numbers when they're released with ongoing week-to-week spot freight declines, more. Also: TA launches new fuel card; Western Star trucks recalled.April 18, 2022RegulationsTwo diesel shops plead guilty to emissions tampering chargesAccording to a Colorado U.S. attorney, two diesel shops pleaded guilty to charges related to disabling on-board emissions diagnostics systems. Also: New Love's opens in New York; driver named Highway Angel for helping at crash scene.April 15, 2022Reader RigsMark Wicker's 1994 Peterbilt 377Mark Wicker bought this 1994 Peterbilt 377 in 2018 as a log truck without a sleeper. He's since completely rebuilt it within the past year, including stripping the paint, adding custom cabinets and hardwood floors and more.April 15, 2022RegulationsTexas Gov. Abbott eases border inspection order | New line of Reitnouer flatbedsAfter reaching an agreement with a Mexican border state's governor, Abbott ended Texas DPS inspections at one Laredo border crossing. Also: Reitnouer released a new line of aluminum flatbeds; Rhode Island seeks parking input; latest Highway Angel.April 14, 2022BusinessFlatbed the only spot market segment maintaining recent rates strength against the rise in fuelLatest on rates: Flatbed holds as a relative "bright spot" against the rise in fuel, as both reefer and van continued to lose ground at an accelerated pace. Also: TA acquires two franchise locations; Love's opening new Speedcos.April 13, 2022BusinessFuel prices drop again, with declines forecast through summerLast week saw a 7.1-cent decline in fuel prices, and the Energy Information Administration is forecasting prices to continue falling nationwide through the summer months. Also: Penske Truck Leasing opens new Southern California facility.April 12, 2022Previous PagePage 134 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
