Overdrive StaffReader RigsAl & Earline Miller's 1996 Kenworth W900LThe truck is powered by a Cummins N14 with an 18-speed. The lease the truck on with Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging out of Cincinnati, Ohio.March 18, 2022LifeTruck driver arrested for allegedly killing co-driverPolice said a body found on the side of I-65 earlier this month is believed to be the former co-driver of a truck driver who was arrested March 15. Also: ATBS hosting owner-op benchmarks webinar next week; trucking charity donates to Ukraine.March 17, 2022Custom RigsArmy & Air Force Exchange unveils trailer wraps honoring Vietnam vetsThe 53-foot rolling billboards include the paint scheme of vehicles from the Vietnam War, the word “Vietnam” superimposed over an American flag, and a call-out to National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is March 29.March 17, 2022EquipmentUsed truck prices up 8% in February despite growth in volumeACT reports used Class 8 truck retail volumes were up 20% in February from January and average retail prices 8% higher. Also: Fleet raises owner-op pay; latest Highway Angels.March 16, 2022BusinessVan, reefer linehaul rates, less fuel surcharge, fell last week amid diesel surgeThe weekly average van linehaul rate, excluding fuel surcharge, dropped 6 cents to $2.54 per mile compared to the previous week. The reefer rate also fell 6 cents week over week to $2.89 per mile, while the flatbed rate rose a penny to $2.70 a mile.March 16, 2022BusinessDiesel surpasses $5/gallon national averageA 40-cent increase in fuel prices nationwide during the week ending March 14 brought the U.S.' national average to $5.25 per gallon. Also: Trucking orgs ask CARB for reprieve on final phase of emissions reg; Pilot donates $1.7M to American Heart Assoc.March 15, 2022BusinessOverdrive up for five prestigious Neal business journalism awardsOverdrive has been named a finalist in five categories for the Jesse H. Neal Awards, including Best Series, Best Subject-Related Package, Best Instructional Content, Best Podcast and Best Range of Work by a Single Author.March 15, 2022Reader RigsRick and Terry Henderson's 2020 Peterbilt 389The owner-operator team leases the truck to Tri-State. The truck features a Cummins X15 with an 18-speed.March 15, 2022RegulationsFMCSA hosting public session at MATSThe agency will discuss and take questions about the Entry-Level Driver Training rule, drug and alcohol regs and more. Also: Three women in running for Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year award; latest Highway Angel; more.March 14, 2022BusinessSen. Ted Cruz joins 'People's Convoy'Cruz rode along with the convoy Thursday to show support for its cause. Also: Michigan expanding spring weight restrictions; CVSA opens nominations for safe driver award; music lineup, schedule set for MATS; latest Highway Angel.March 11, 2022Previous PagePage 138 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearMaking a dream come true: Trucker of the Month John TreadwayTreadway always wanted to own a truck that was recognizable in his community. After years as a successful owner-operator -- today hauling flowers mostly direct for a local greenhouse -- he's made that vision a reality.LifeOne month left to enter 'Flashiest Fleets' competitionCustom RigsGuilty by Association Truck Show rolls into JoplinRegulationsDOT hopes to force 194,000 non-domiciled CDL holders out of truckingFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
