Overdrive StaffReader RigsJim Treasure's 1987 Peterbilt 379The classic Pete, powered by a Big Cam Cummins with a Super 10-speed, has just 660,000 original miles.April 19, 2022BusinessTrucking conditions index was up early in year but will be down for MarchFTR says any gains made in February in its Trucking Conditions Index will likely be wiped out in March's numbers when they're released with ongoing week-to-week spot freight declines, more. Also: TA launches new fuel card; Western Star trucks recalled.April 18, 2022RegulationsTwo diesel shops plead guilty to emissions tampering chargesAccording to a Colorado U.S. attorney, two diesel shops pleaded guilty to charges related to disabling on-board emissions diagnostics systems. Also: New Love's opens in New York; driver named Highway Angel for helping at crash scene.April 15, 2022Reader RigsMark Wicker's 1994 Peterbilt 377Mark Wicker bought this 1994 Peterbilt 377 in 2018 as a log truck without a sleeper. He's since completely rebuilt it within the past year, including stripping the paint, adding custom cabinets and hardwood floors and more.April 15, 2022RegulationsTexas Gov. Abbott eases border inspection order | New line of Reitnouer flatbedsAfter reaching an agreement with a Mexican border state's governor, Abbott ended Texas DPS inspections at one Laredo border crossing. Also: Reitnouer released a new line of aluminum flatbeds; Rhode Island seeks parking input; latest Highway Angel.April 14, 2022BusinessFlatbed the only spot market segment maintaining recent rates strength against the rise in fuelLatest on rates: Flatbed holds as a relative "bright spot" against the rise in fuel, as both reefer and van continued to lose ground at an accelerated pace. Also: TA acquires two franchise locations; Love's opening new Speedcos.April 13, 2022BusinessFuel prices drop again, with declines forecast through summerLast week saw a 7.1-cent decline in fuel prices, and the Energy Information Administration is forecasting prices to continue falling nationwide through the summer months. Also: Penske Truck Leasing opens new Southern California facility.April 12, 2022BusinessTech news: KeepTruckin is now 'Motive' | Rand McNally leans into fleet business with acquisitionRand McNally's parent company has purchased and will integrate the Australian fleet connectivity platform Fleetsu into Rand's fleet business. KeepTruckin, a common ELD provider for owner-ops, rebrands as Motive with new push toward process automation.April 12, 2022Reader RigsClifton Morrison's 1995 Freightliner ClassicAnson, Texas-based Morrison purchased this 1995 Freightliner Classic from a friend, Steve Burk, before Burk passed away from cancer.April 12, 2022RegulationsBill would give tax credit to certain truck drivers over next two yearsThe proposed bipartisan legislation, if passed by House and Senate, would give certain truck drivers a $7,500 tax credit for 2022-23. Also: Western Star tractors, Mack LR Electric trucks recalled; SCF hauls in donations at MATS; latest Highway Angel.April 11, 2022Previous PagePage 147 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
