Overdrive StaffRegulationsFMCSA expands COVID emergency declaration as expiration nearsFMCSA has added three commodities to its COVID-related emergency declaration with two weeks remaining before its expiration. Also: Predatory towing, marijuana among ATRI's latest research priorities; Carrier's electric reefers; latest Highway Angel.May 16, 2022BusinessDiesel fuel shortage hits the Northeast | Insurance minimum increase stymied by insurance industry, lack of dataMajor truck stop operators warn of "extremely low" diesel inventories and refinery problems across the East Coast and beyond. Also: Lack of insurance data limiting FMCSA's carrier insurance minimum analysis; Michigan weight restrictions lifted; more.May 13, 2022Reader RigsMichael Fletcher's 2006 Peterbilt 379The rig is powered by a Cat C15 with a single turbo conversion and an 18-speed.May 13, 2022BusinessChances of freight recession 'considerable,' according to Cass Freight IndexAccording to Cass, freight volumes were down month/month and year/year in April. Also: Top 20 most reliable parking locations; fleets announce leased and employed operator compensation increases; latest Highway Angel recognized.May 12, 2022RegulationsTwo more states join 'e-inspection' program | Shop manager gets prison for illegal tanker repairsDrivewyze 'e-Inspection' automation pilot expands to inspection-heavy California, Nevada. Also: Shop manager for a carrier conducted welding repairs on hazardous material tankers without certs; PrePass available on more devices; latest Highway Angel.May 11, 2022BusinessFuel prices blow toward another record high | Texas-based small fleet shut downDiesel increased 11 cents nationwide, as rates were flat. Also: FMCSA shut down an 18-truck carrier for being “egregiously noncompliant with multiple federal safety regulations;" new rest area open along I-26 in N.C.; I-81 rest area closing for summer.May 10, 2022Reader RigsJohn McCormick's 2021 Kenworth W900LMcCormick owns just the one truck, which he leases to Oakley Trucking out of North Little Rock, Arkansas, where he pulls a 2022 Mac vacuum pneumatic hauling plastics.May 10, 2022Equipment17,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalledAffected trucks are various 2018-2020 models. Certain International, Western Star trucks also recalled. Also: Pilot offering deals to military vets this month; new truck stops in Missouri and Texas; new fleet card from Motive (formerly KeepTruckin).May 9, 2022VoicesRoadcheck preps: What's been your preparation strategy ahead of the May 17-19 inspection blitz?This year, the Roadcheck inspection event, organized by CVSA, takes as its theme commercial vehicle wheel ends, yet you can expect plenty in the way of full Level 1 vehicle/driver inspections. Weigh in on your preparations via this poll.May 9, 2022Reader RigsChris Szczepanik's 2015 Peterbilt 389The truck features a 515-hp Detroit Series 60 with a 13-speed and 3:55 rears. It sits on a 275-inch wheelbase and sports a 36-inch bunk.May 6, 2022Previous PagePage 144 of 1665Next PageTop StoriesBusiness'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffsThe court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCustom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900LRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsOverdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
