Overdrive StaffRegulationsCanada invokes Emergencies Act in bid to end protest disruptionsThe move by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau follows Ontario's Friday declaration of a state of emergency. On Sunday night, the Ambassador Bridge reopened at Detroit/Windsor. Also: Two new Love's locations in Ohio, New Mexico; latest Highway Angel.February 14, 2022Reader RigsTom and Marie Gay's big-bunk 2006 Peterbilt 379The couple hauls reefer freight leased to a small company out of Michigan. The rig sports a 625-hp Cat C15 with an Eaton-Fuller 18-speed.February 11, 2022RegulationsAuthorities threaten action as Canadian protesters shut down 3 border crossingsCanadian authorities have threatened to take action to remove trucks blocking three U.S.-Canada border crossings. Also: Weigh station bypass sites in Iowa added to Drivewyze; latest TCA Highway Angel.February 10, 2022BusinessATRI: G.W. Bridge remains worst truck bottleneck in U.S. | FMCSA shuts down Mexico/U.S.-licensed haulerATRI released its annual Top 100 Truck Bottleneck List, led by the I-95/SR 4 interchange at the George Washington Bridge. What's your biggest bottleneck? Also: Mexico/U.S.-licensed driver shut down after drug, license violations; more.February 9, 2022RegulationsPOLL: Independents/small fleets, have you been audited within the last year?With FMCSA and state law enforcement's turn to purely "off-site" audits, conducted entirely away from any independent/small fleet's place of business, what's been your experience in the past year?February 9, 2022BusinessFuel prices spike to nearly $4/gallon | Spot rates up, though demand picture mixedThe national average price for diesel jumped 10.5 cents last week. Also: After a fairly flat-to-down first month of the year on the spot market, truck postings to Truckstop.com rose 12.7%; TCA opens Highway Angel of the Year voting to the public.February 8, 2022Reader RigsJeff Barrett's 1987 Peterbilt 359 EXHDIt started its life as a standard hood with a 425-hp mechanical Cat and now features the extended hood and a 550-hp Cat 3406E.February 8, 2022RegulationsFMCSA says CDL holders' drug violations up 10% in 2021 | Training regs now liveThe latest monthly report highlighting FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse data shows a 10.2% increase in reported drug violations in 2021 compared to 2020. Also: FMCSA's Training Provider Registry goes live; latest Highway Angel.February 7, 2022RegulationsWinter storm prompts FMCSA hours regs suspension in 41 states, D.C. | Senate bill would address port challengesThe bill, among other things, addresses the assessment of detention and demurrage charges by ocean carriers and others. Also: Winter weather prompts HOS suspension in most of U.S.; new TA Service Center in Wyoming; latest Highway Angel; more.February 4, 2022Reader RigsJim Anderson's 2000 Peterbilt 379The rig features a Cummins N14 Celect Plus with an 18-speed. Anderson used to haul Coca-Cola from Bismarck, North Dakota, to Billings, Montana, but he now runs from the Denver area to the Portland, Oregon, area.February 4, 2022Previous PagePage 142 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 SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
