Overdrive StaffRegulationsTexas-based carrier shut down for safety regs violations | 3,500 Petes tied up in recallFMCSA said Houston-based Adversity Transport violated HOS, maintenance and driving regulations, among others. Also: 3,500 Peterbilt 579 tractors recalled for potential safety issue with side step; Netradyne's new 360-degree camera views for in-cab system.January 31, 2022Hours of ServiceChallenge to 2020 hours of service changes resumes in court | Elon Musk cheers on Canadian convoyThe lawsuit, brought by the Teamsters union and safety groups, was put on hold last year for the change in administration. Also: Canadian truckers protesting vaccine mandate receive celebrity support.January 28, 2022Reader RigsMatt Kunkle's 2007 Peterbilt 379Kunkle bought the truck in 2019 when he started his own business. Late last year, he had it repainted and added some custom touches.January 28, 2022BusinessOpen deck-focused brokerage acquires specialty 3PLHTL Freight acquired Matchmaker Logistics, which serves a variety of industries, including chemicals/specialty materials. Also: FleetPride acquires Louisville truck service center; new two-piece tensioner for Detroit 13/15L engines; latest Highway Angel.January 27, 2022EquipmentAutonomous trucking firm TuSimple expanding footprintTuSimple has reached an agreement with one of the largest industrial and commercial real estate developers in the country that expands its Autonomous Freight Network. Also: TA celebrates 50th anniversary; truck stop legend Jack Cardwell passes on at 89.January 26, 2022VoicesIs your average length of haul getting longer? Shorter?Long-term, the trend in length of haul among owner-operators has been shorter, particularly given pressures put on routes by the ELD mandate several years ago. Take this quick survey to weigh in on shorter-term trends for your hauls since 2019.January 26, 2022BusinessFuel prices rocket to 7-year high | Canadian drivers' convoy against cross-border vax mandateA cross-country convoy in Canada is meant to protest the country's cross-border vaccine mandate; improved distribution for reman Bendix compressors. Also: Diesel prices climbed 5.5 cents in the last week, rising to their highest mark since September 2014.January 25, 2022Reader RigsPhil Arrington's 1994 Freightliner ClassicArrington has owned the rig for about 25 years. It's powered by a Cat 3406E with an 18-speed.January 25, 2022Trucker of the YearThree owner-operators vie for $25,000 cash prizeGlen Horack, Gene Houchin and Allen and Sandy Smith are finalists for the Owner-Operator of the Year contest, presented by the Truckload Carriers Association and Overdrive.January 25, 2022RegulationsOOIDA says report on drivers' drug use 'meaningless'The recent Trucking Alliance drug-use report called for hair testing over urine testing. Also: FMCSA updates vision standard for certain drivers; Howes launches new 'emergency rescue' product; latest Highway Angel; new Love's in Texas, Illinois.January 24, 2022Previous PagePage 156 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
