Overdrive StaffBusinessSen. 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, 2022Reader RigsJustin Doolen's 2019 Peterbilt 389 company truckIt sports a Cat 3406 with a 13-speed Eaton-Fuller. The truck, nicknamed "Keep the Faith," is paired with a matching stainless 2021 Utility reefer.March 11, 2022BusinessCargo theft activity dipped but remained high in 2021CargoNet reports it saw a 15% decrease in cargo theft activity last year, but thefts still accounted for $57.9 million in stolen cargo. Also: Two indicted in HHG moving fraud scheme; latest Highway Angel.March 10, 2022Business'People's Convoy' meets Republican Sens., Reps.; Owner-ops, small fleets recognized by brokerReport from 'People's Convoy' talk over COVID-related mandates with Senators. Also: Coyote Logistics' Carrier of the Year award winners, which includes fleets of all sizes. Driver named Highway Angel for helping stranded motorist get to destination.March 9, 2022RegulationsCanadian ELD mandate enforcement delayed again | FMCSA removes duplicate requirement for driversThe enforcement deadline is the first of next year. Also: FMCSA said the requirement that drivers report to their employers their convictions for traffic violations is redundant; FMCSA withdraws two rulemaking proposals; latest Highway Angel.March 8, 2022Reader RigsChris Rose's 2007 Peterbilt 379The truck features a Cat C15 with an 18-speed and is equipped with a 144-inch ARI sleeper.March 8, 2022RegulationsTexas-based one-truck carrier 'done with trucking' after crash, FMCSA shutdown orderA week after its driver was shut down following a crash, one-truck Koboat Trucking was declared an imminent hazard though had already ceased operating. Also: KY, OH seek federal funding to ease I-75/71 bridge congestion; Volvo, Freightliner recalls.March 7, 2022Partners in BusinessPartners in Business, live and in person, at MATS March 25Overdrive's PIB owner-operator business-focused program, produced in partnership with ATBS, is excited to return this year with an in-person seminar at the Mid-America Trucking Show Friday, March 25, at 1:45 p.m. local time.March 4, 2022RegulationsTeamsters, Labor Dept. meet to discuss truckers' job qualityThe meeting covered various topics, including independent contractor classification and driver compensation, collective bargaining and more. Also: FMCSA expanding allowable windshield area for mounting safety tech; two new Love's.March 4, 2022Reader RigsShawn Coll's 2019 Peterbilt 389 company truckThe rig features a 5EK Cat with an Eaton-Fuller 13-speed. Coll pulls a 53-foot Great Dane spread-axle reefer.March 4, 2022Previous PagePage 139 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
