Overdrive StaffCustom RigsWalcott Truckers Jamboree set for 43rd yearThe annual truck show at the Iowa 80 Truckstop will feature the Super Truck Beauty Contest, an antique truck display, a concert by Grammy Award-winning country group Diamond Rio and much more.April 11, 2022Custom RigsThe big custom-rig winners at MATS PKY championshipCatch views of a number of award-winning show trucks from the 2022 Mid-America Trucking Show, held two weeks back.April 8, 2022Reader RigsSam Pipher's 2010 Peterbilt 389Pipher hauls brick, shingles and lumber with the Detroit 60 Series-powered Peterbilt.April 8, 2022BusinessTruckstop.com launches Rate Insights tool | First ultra-low-NOx engine in serviceThe new tool will allow subscribers to view rate estimates based on load attributes, compare rates and view four- and 36-week trend data. Also: First 2027 ultra-low-NOx CARB-compliant diesel engine put into service; new Boss Truck Shop in KS.April 7, 2022RegulationsFMCSA accepting nominations for Truck Leasing Task ForceThe task force will include up to 10 people, including owner-operators, motor carriers, labor organizations and more. Also: Love's offering inspection discounts for Roadcheck prep; trucker recognized for helping family after witnessing crash.April 6, 2022VoicesPOLL: Will your truck fall under California's year-end ban of 2007-2009-emissions-spec equipment?CARB's Truck and Bus Regulation's final phase requires repower or replacement of trucks registered or operating in the state with 2007-2009-emissions-spec engines by the end of 2022. Will you be affected? Weigh in here.April 6, 2022Hours of ServiceCVSA asks again for 'personal conveyance' limits in HOS | Diesel remains near record highsThe group penned a letter to the FMCSA asking for daily distance and/or time limits to be added to personal conveyance regs. Also: Fuel prices dipped last week; Closer look at Rand McNally's TND 10-inch tablet; ATRI wants carriers' cost data.April 5, 2022Reader RigsWilliam Swink's 2019 Kenworth T680The rig features a 455-hp Paccar with an 18-speed. Swink uses the rig to haul flatbed freight with his 2022 Wilson Premier, which is equipped with a Chameleon roll top and stainless kit.April 5, 2022RegulationsFMCSA takes action on household-goods carriers in complaint databaseThe agency conducted investigations in February into household goods carriers reported to its National Consumer Complaint Database. Also: New York's skills test waiver helps military vets obtain CDLs; latest Highway Angels.April 4, 2022BusinessBiden Administration takes aim at fuel-price reduction | Van, reefer rates' March slideThe White House on Thursday announced a two-part plan aimed at increasing oil production and reducing fuel prices, as rates fell in March. Also: Truck parking temporarily closing at I-95 rest area; a case of extreme tire flat-spotting; Highway Angel.April 1, 2022Previous PagePage 148 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
