Overdrive StaffBusinessFuel prices rocket to 7-year high | Canadian drivers' convoy against cross-border vax mandateA cross-country convoy in Canada is meant to protest the country's cross-border vaccine mandate; improved distribution for reman Bendix compressors. Also: Diesel prices climbed 5.5 cents in the last week, rising to their highest mark since September 2014.January 25, 2022Reader RigsPhil Arrington's 1994 Freightliner ClassicArrington has owned the rig for about 25 years. It's powered by a Cat 3406E with an 18-speed.January 25, 2022Trucker of the YearThree owner-operators vie for $25,000 cash prizeGlen Horack, Gene Houchin and Allen and Sandy Smith are finalists for the Owner-Operator of the Year contest, presented by the Truckload Carriers Association and Overdrive.January 25, 2022RegulationsOOIDA says report on drivers' drug use 'meaningless'The recent Trucking Alliance drug-use report called for hair testing over urine testing. Also: FMCSA updates vision standard for certain drivers; Howes launches new 'emergency rescue' product; latest Highway Angel; new Love's in Texas, Illinois.January 24, 2022RegulationsFMCSA proposes big UCR fee reduction | Canadian truckers protest border vax mandateThe proposed UCR fees for the 2023 registration year would be reduced 27% below 2022 fees. Also: Canadian truckers crowded the roads with anti-vaccine mandate flags; R452A refrigerant with much lower GWP rating coming standard in Thermo King reefers.January 21, 2022Reader RigsGary Donnelly's 2014 Peterbilt 579His small fleet of four, G A Donnelly Trucking, is leased on with USA Truck's PlusPower program. The rig is powered by a Cummins ISX15 with a 10-speed.January 21, 2022EquipmentNew auto-tensioner for Tarpstop Fastrak systems | Isuzu/Cummins' e-trucks partnershipIntroducing Tarpstop's new Fastrak RTS, a rear auto-tensioning system for the company's well-known curtainside/conestoga rolling tarp kits. Also: Isuzu and Cummins are developing a medium-duty battery electric prototype truck.January 20, 2022BusinessSurvey: Have you tried 'usage based' insurance programs for dynamic liability-insurance pricing?Usage-based forms of liability insurance have come to more than one trucking insurance provider. Wherever you are in your career, take this two-question survey to weigh in on such plans, with rates varying with miles run, days used, other factors.January 20, 2022RegulationsFMCSA shuts down Florida-based small fleet after fatal crash | Diesel price increases wipe out recent dropsA post-crash investigation into the company and its owners found 'egregious' safety violations, FMCSA said. Also: Fuel prices surged 6.8 cents last week to come within a penny of 2021's high; Spot rates reached $3/mile for vans for first time in history.January 19, 2022Small Fleet Champ'This could be a good life': Small Fleet Champ's vision for the next generation of truck operatorsSilver Creek Transportation's Jason Cowan hopes to provide the younger generation of prospective truck drivers the space to "adapt to the vision that, you know, this could be a good life" behind the wheel.January 19, 2022Previous PagePage 144 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
