Overdrive StaffRegulationsHouse Transportation Committee Chair not seeking reelection in 2022 | Former carrier CFO gets jail timeTrucking groups reacted to Peter DeFazio's retirement announcement Wednesday, highlighting the Oregon representative's work over 36 years in Congress in transportation. Also: Former Roadrunner exec gets 2 years in prison for securities fraud.December 2, 2021EquipmentOverdrive parent company Randall-Reilly acquires data business from InformaInforma's Asset Intelligence Business unit, comprised of FleetSeek, Equipment Watch and Price Digests, provide proprietary pricing data, information and insights to businesses making decisions and investments in commercial vehicles and more.December 1, 2021BusinessWhat drives owner-ops? ATRI study finds freedom, independence among top motivationsOwner-operators responding to ATRI's survey are concerned, however, that legislation forcing them to reclassify as company drivers would negatively impact their job satisfaction and income. Also: Pilot donates $1.75M to veterans organization.December 1, 2021BusinessSurvey: What are the chief benefits -- and drawbacks -- of hauling in a 'power only' system as an independent?Less detention in drop-hook operations? Parking ease between loads? Added insurance? This survey asks those among you with experience hauling power-only for a carrier-affiliated or non-asset broker or other party for your views of the "niche" here. ...December 1, 2021ParkingTrucking group asks DOT for $1 billion investment into truck parkingOOIDA, in a letter to DOT Secretary Buttigieg, requested that the department use $1 billion in discretionary funds for expanding truck parking capacity. Also: Timpte recalling certain 2022 hopper trailers; Ohio troopers unveil new mobile scale vehicles.November 30, 2021Reader RigsCecil Wolfe's 1998 Kenworth W900LPowered by a Cat 3406E with a 13-speed, the truck has between 2.5 and 3 million miles. Wolfe currently uses the truck to haul lumber for Turman Lumber running Virginia and North Carolina.November 30, 2021RegulationsFMCSA extends COVID-19 emergency declaration's hours waiver through FebruaryThe FMCSA waiver will now be effective through Feb. 28, 2022. The extension continues to retain new features instituted with the last extension that began in September. Also: Spot market update shows expected Thanksgiving-week sag.November 29, 2021RegulationsNew York is last state to allow under-21 intrastate truckers | SuperRigs 2022 calendar availableA law passed this month in New York allows 18-20-year-olds to obtain a Class A CDL after completing a "CDL Class A Young Adult Training Program." Also: The 2022 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar is available to order; Paccar Parts names top shops.November 26, 2021LifeSix drivers ensure U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree's delivery to D.C.This year's Capitol Christmas Tree began its journey on a 100-plus-foot-long trailer with System Transport's drivers in the Mad River Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest in California. For the drivers involved: An "experience of a lifetime."November 26, 2021RegulationsCOVID vaccine requirement looming for cross-border truckers | Components delays plague trailer productionTruck drivers entering the U.S. from Canada and Canada from the U.S. will soon be required to show proof of vaccination to cross the border. Also: Trailer manufacturers continue to struggle amid parts delays; Driver recognized for extinguishing car fire.November 24, 2021Previous PagePage 150 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 SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
