Overdrive StaffLifeTruckers help deliver 2.4 million wreaths to veterans' cemeteriesSome 525 truckloads of wreaths were delivered by 390 different carriers as part of Wreaths Across America Day.December 21, 2021Reader RigsDavid Gates Jr.'s 2007 Kenworth W900LThis rig, which is powered by a Cat C15 with an Eaton-Fuller 18-speed, came out of Alaska and was part of the Carlisle fleet featured on the "Ice Road Truckers" TV series.December 21, 2021RegulationsEmployer vaccine mandate headed to Supreme Court | New truck parking coming to former weigh stationsThe ATA and 26 other groups filed an appeal with the Supreme Court after an appeals court reinstated the mandate. Also: Ohio will turn unused weigh stations into truck parking; Western Star, Great Dane announce recalls; Logistics group expands in CA.December 20, 2021LifeTrucker who received century-long prison sentence gets massive public supportA Change.org petition calling for clemency for Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos has gained more than 3 million signatures. Also: Texas woman sentenced in Louisiana staged-accident fraud scheme; 5 new Love's bring 380 truck parking spaces.December 17, 2021Reader RigsGreg Webb's 2004 International 9400He bought this truck in 2007 and currently uses it to pull a 2000 Fruehauf flatbed, though he has plans to replace that trailer soon.December 17, 2021Equipment'Everyday Heroes' T680 fetches $260K for Truckers Against Trafficking"Everyday Heroes" T680 benefiting Truckers Against Trafficking sells for $260K. Also: Rush Truck Centers acquires new dealers from Summit Truck Group; Trail King moves to zinc-rich primer as standard-issue coating in its trailer line-up.December 16, 2021LifeTrucker gets 110 years in prison after 2019 fatal crash | Groups urge Joshi's confirmation as FMCSA bossFour people were killed in a crash after the driver's brakes failed along I-70 in Colorado. Also: Trucking groups are urging Senators to confirm Meera Joshi as FMCSA's Administrator; CVSA adopts educational driver fatigue management program.December 15, 2021Reader RigsJohn Carroll's 2005 Volvo VNLThe truck sports a 565-hp Cummins with a 13-speed. Carroll has been using it to run a dedicated short-haul chemical tanker run in the Northeast.December 14, 2021RegulationsSenators ask Biden, Canada to reconsider cross-border vaccine mandate for truckers14 Senators are asking the Biden Administration to reengage with Canada to reconsider the looming cross-border COVID vaccine requirement for truckers. Also: Truckers honor Oxford school shooting victims; Latest Highway Angel; more.December 14, 2021EquipmentCertain Peterbilt and Kenworth car-haul, wrecker models recalled | Spot rates' big dropThe work/winch brake in the affected trucks can cause the trucks' service brakes to disengage, allowing the trucks to roll. Also: Last week's big spot rates drop; Dec. 18 is officially National Wreaths Across America Day; Women in Trucking seeks nominees.December 13, 2021Previous PagePage 148 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
