Overdrive StaffLifeHHG moving company owner gets prison time for fraud schemeThe owner reportedly defrauded customers to enrich a moving company, using several names to conceal the company’s true identity. Also: FMCSA grants help bring veterans to trucking; coalition forms to promote fuel-efficient tech vouchers; new Love's; more.August 3, 2022BusinessBroker, load board embroiled in legal battleDAT sued the Convoy broker this year for allegedly stealing data and trade secrets to launch its own load board. Convoy countersued, alleging DAT is monopolizing the load board market. Also: I-90 rest areas temporarily closing; new wired asset tracker.August 2, 2022Reader RigsRichard Smith's 1987 Peterbilt 359Powered by a Big Cam Cummins with a 13-speed, Smith says he built the truck himself "with a lot of patience and money."August 2, 2022Hours of ServiceHours of service waived for Kentucky flood-relief haulers | Owner-op wins brand-new Volvo VNLThe hours waiver applies to commercial vehicles actively engaged in relief efforts, and exempts operators from having to stop at weigh stations. Also: Landstar-leased James Johnson wins brand-new Volvo VNL; dealer group acquires two companies.August 1, 2022Pride & PolishOverdrive's virtual Pride & Polish competition now openThe Pride & Polish virtual truck beauty show gives contestants a chance to show off their rigs and be chosen by their peers as the best of the best. Submissions are being accepted through Sept. 5.August 1, 2022Reader RigsEugene Adams' 1988 Kenworth T800Adams has spent the last 34 years hauling 50-ton loads of asphalt and gravel down Michigan backroads. The rig is powered by a 425-hp Cat with a 13-speed and a Hendrickson spring suspension.July 29, 2022Hours of ServiceCourt rejects Teamsters/advocates' case against '20 HOS changes | Four new CARB-compliant reefer unitsThe D.C. appeals court rejected the challenge to hours changes. Also: Carrier's new reefer units designed for lifetime CARB compliance, efficiency savings. Driver named Highway Angel for offering water to passengers stuck in traffic jam in extreme heat.July 29, 2022EquipmentUsed truck prices, miles and age all up in 2022 through June | Highway Angel puts out fires amid exploding munitionsWhile used truck sales volumes were down year-to-date through June, average prices, miles and age of used truck sales are higher so far in 2022. Also: One-way cargo insurance now available; latest Highway Angel's dramatic rescue.July 28, 2022RegulationsNew England state enacts California-style new-truck emissions standardsThe law will require medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturers to produce cleaner trucks to sell in the state. Also: Diesel prices hit lowest national average since the end of April; $30k up for grabs in Pilot Road Warrior contest opening Aug. 1.July 27, 2022ParkingDrivers asked to participate in app-based parking pilot programThe truck parking pilot program is being conducted along I-84 and I-90 and requires the use of a truck parking app to test its benefits. Also: AB 5 quick guide available from ATBS; female trucker workforce growing; latest Highway Angel.July 26, 2022Previous PagePage 135 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
