Overdrive StaffLifeJudge to reconsider trucker's 110-year prison sentenceA hearing has been set for Jan. 13 for a Colorado judge to reconsider a 110-year prison sentence that was handed down to a truck driver earlier this month for a fatal 2019 crash. Also: OOIDA Board of Directors nominations deadline approaches.December 29, 2021RegulationsU.S. ports awarded grants from DOTThe Department of Transportation has awarded $241 million in grants for 25 projects to improve port facilities in 19 states and one territory. Also: Commercial Credit, Inc., has acquired Keystone Equipment Finance.December 28, 2021Custom RigsA snow-plowing beauty 1942 Ford SnoGoIn this video from Legacy Classic Trucks founder Winslow Bent, a look at a classic piece of snow-blowing machinery – a 1942 Ford Marmon-Herrington SnoGo.December 28, 2021BusinessPOLL: Business outlook for 2022 -- what's your income expectation for the new year?How long will rates stay rising against cost inflation? Weigh in here on where you see your business income going in 2022. Got commentary on trucking headwinds, tailwinds? Drop us a note under the poll in this post.December 27, 2021Reader RigsRussell Fox's 1997 Peterbilt 379It's powered by a 550-hp Cat with an 18-speed. The rig has 2.6 million miles and is on its second rebuild and second transmission, but still sports its original rears.December 24, 2021LifeWisconsin fleet holds 7th annual bike drive for local childrenThe 130-truck fleet based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, gave away more than 30 bicycles as part of its annual Holiday Bike Drive for children in need. A new partnership this year also provided helmets for the children who received bikes.December 23, 2021RegulationsFMCSA updating certain hazmat regs to reflect latest CVSA handbookThe updates are for inspections of shipments of transuranic waste and highway route-controlled quantities of radioactive material. Also: Two drivers posthumously recognized for stopping to help at accident scene.December 23, 2021LifeMaryland craft brewery thanks truckers with meal, giftTo celebrate truckers this holiday season, Flying Dog Brewery launched its Haul of Fame program for drivers who frequent the company's docks.December 23, 2021EquipmentBe wary of cargo theft activity likely to spike | Heniff orders Nikola electric tractorsCargo theft recording firm CargoNet reports increased theft activity from Dec. 23-Jan. 2. Also: Heniff announces plans to potentially add 100 Nikola electric trucks to fleet; Las Vegas pavement project taking I-515 to one lane.December 22, 2021LifeArmy vet owner-op wins new Kenworth as part of rookie trucker award programArmy veteran and Stevens Transport owner-operator Jimmy Reddell won a Kenworth T680 in the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award program. Also: Forward Air raises independent contractor pay; Women in Trucking seeks Driver of the Year nominees.December 21, 2021Previous PagePage 147 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.
