Overdrive StaffLifeTruck-involved crash deaths dip despite overall traffic fatalities increase | I-75 closure this weekendNHTSA reports that truck-involved crash fatalities fell by 1.3% in 2020, while overall traffic deaths that year increased by 6.8%. Also: ATA becomes sponsor for DOL registered apprenticeships; I-75 closures this weekend; best truck stops.March 3, 2022LifeAnnual Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Convoy returns to full scaleA full schedule for events is set for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Mother's Day, May 8. Also: Chevron acquiring renewable fuel manufacturer Renewable Energy Group; Rolling Strong helping drivers with medical recertification.March 2, 2022BusinessPOLL: How's your business faring in the daily battle against fuel, maintenance cost inflation?Are you losing the battle or winning the war? Brokers starting to push back in negotiations? Shippers balking at ever-increasing fuel surcharges and contract renegotiation? Or is everything hunky dory ... Weigh in here.March 1, 2022BusinessMichigan's spring weight restrictions begin Friday | $3M drug bust at borderBeginning Friday, March 4, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways. Also: Mexican-licensed arrested after $2.9M in meth found in partially fake load of onions; Brandon, Manitoba, KW dealer back with new location.March 1, 2022Reader RigsRoger Neaveill's 1983 Kenworth K100Roger Neaveill bought the truck recently and is working to make it into his dream truck. The truck features a 400-hp Big Cam Cummins with an 8-speed, which will soon be upgraded to a 13-speed.March 1, 2022RegulationsCOVID hours of service waiver extended through MayFMCSA extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration waiving certain hours regs through May 31 but will end CDL/med cert waivers April 15. Also: DOT working toward oral fluid drug testing; spot market's latest; International trucks recalled.February 28, 2022RegulationsTexas operator shut down after crash, violations | A telematics standard for reefer unitsFMCSA declared the driver an "imminent hazard" after a crash killed a Tennessee sheriff's sergeant. Also: Telematics now standard on Carrier reefer units; new location for Kenworth dealer in Pennsylvania; $450 million newly available for port projects.February 25, 2022Reader RigsGary Geib's 2019 Western Star 4900SF, 'The Gambler''The Gambler' is a quad-axle dump that hauls sand, gravel, stone and more. It features more than 120 LED lights.February 25, 2022RegulationsFMCSA clarifying accident-register guidance | Penn. weather closures, construction in Ariz.FMCSA is clarifying that x-rays do not count as "medical treatment" as it relates to carriers' accident registers. Also: Truck restrictions on PA highways tonight; I-10 WB closure; TCA college-scholarship fund applications open early.February 24, 2022RegulationsLegislation introduced to exempt Canadian, Mexican drivers from border vax mandateBills introduced in the House and Senate would allow foreign truck drivers to enter the U.S. for business without COVID vaccination. Also: FMCSA updating complaint system with broker category; former Rhode Island fleet owner suspended by FMCSA; more.February 23, 2022Previous PagePage 140 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.
