Overdrive StaffEquipmentUsed truck prices up 8% in February despite growth in volumeACT reports used Class 8 truck retail volumes were up 20% in February from January and average retail prices 8% higher. Also: Fleet raises owner-op pay; latest Highway Angels.March 16, 2022BusinessVan, reefer linehaul rates, less fuel surcharge, fell last week amid diesel surgeThe weekly average van linehaul rate, excluding fuel surcharge, dropped 6 cents to $2.54 per mile compared to the previous week. The reefer rate also fell 6 cents week over week to $2.89 per mile, while the flatbed rate rose a penny to $2.70 a mile.March 16, 2022BusinessDiesel surpasses $5/gallon national averageA 40-cent increase in fuel prices nationwide during the week ending March 14 brought the U.S.' national average to $5.25 per gallon. Also: Trucking orgs ask CARB for reprieve on final phase of emissions reg; Pilot donates $1.7M to American Heart Assoc.March 15, 2022BusinessOverdrive up for five prestigious Neal business journalism awardsOverdrive has been named a finalist in five categories for the Jesse H. Neal Awards, including Best Series, Best Subject-Related Package, Best Instructional Content, Best Podcast and Best Range of Work by a Single Author.March 15, 2022Reader RigsRick and Terry Henderson's 2020 Peterbilt 389The owner-operator team leases the truck to Tri-State. The truck features a Cummins X15 with an 18-speed.March 15, 2022RegulationsFMCSA hosting public session at MATSThe agency will discuss and take questions about the Entry-Level Driver Training rule, drug and alcohol regs and more. Also: Three women in running for Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year award; latest Highway Angel; more.March 14, 2022BusinessSen. Ted Cruz joins 'People's Convoy'Cruz rode along with the convoy Thursday to show support for its cause. Also: Michigan expanding spring weight restrictions; CVSA opens nominations for safe driver award; music lineup, schedule set for MATS; latest Highway Angel.March 11, 2022Reader RigsJustin Doolen's 2019 Peterbilt 389 company truckIt sports a Cat 3406 with a 13-speed Eaton-Fuller. The truck, nicknamed "Keep the Faith," is paired with a matching stainless 2021 Utility reefer.March 11, 2022BusinessCargo theft activity dipped but remained high in 2021CargoNet reports it saw a 15% decrease in cargo theft activity last year, but thefts still accounted for $57.9 million in stolen cargo. Also: Two indicted in HHG moving fraud scheme; latest Highway Angel.March 10, 2022Business'People's Convoy' meets Republican Sens., Reps.; Owner-ops, small fleets recognized by brokerReport from 'People's Convoy' talk over COVID-related mandates with Senators. Also: Coyote Logistics' Carrier of the Year award winners, which includes fleets of all sizes. Driver named Highway Angel for helping stranded motorist get to destination.March 9, 2022Previous PagePage 151 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
