Overdrive StaffBusinessDiesel prices jump 18 cents over two weeks | Trucking org vows to fight Biden's vax mandateATA sounds off on the vaccine mandate's latest progress Also: Fuel prices have climbed to a national average of $3.586 per gallon, the highest since the Dec. 1, 2014. C.H. Robinson recognizes 17 carriers for exceptional service.October 13, 2021BusinessTexas Governor Abbott bans vaccine mandates in stateIn an executive order, Abbott said no company in Texas can force someone to receive the vaccine. Also: Cowan Research, AFS Logistics launch new freight index; Iowa 80 hosting flu vaccine clinics on Oct. 13 and Oct. 21.October 12, 2021Reader RigsBilly Lee's 2000 Kenworth W900LThe truck has an interesting history, as it was owned by actor Dan Aykroyd in the early 2000s and used as a Blues Brothers tour truck.October 12, 2021LifeThree finalists named for military vet rookie trucker awardFastport named three military veterans and first-year truck drivers finalists for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, in which the winner will receive a new Kenworth T680. Also: USA Truck founder Robert Powell passes away.October 11, 2021LifeBorder agents stop trucks with $24.4 million in meth, 142 immigrants at borderBorder Patrol agents discovered separate incidents in Texas and New Mexico involving tractor-trailers being used for illegal operations. Also: New TA Express travel center opens in Texas; Enforcement group announces new leadership.October 8, 2021Reader RigsTom Gay's 2006 Peterbilt 379The truck is powered by a Cat C15 with an 18-speed. Sitting on a 350-inch wheelbase, Gay says he will lease the truck to a small flatbed company out of Michigan.October 8, 2021RegulationsMore than 7,500 warnings, citations written to truckers during Operation Safe Driver WeekSpeeding and seat belt violations were most common among truck drivers during CVSA's annual unsafe driving enforcement blitz. Also: Ryder opens new used truck centers; Latest Highway Angel; dry van spot linehaul rate hits high point for the year.October 7, 2021LifeTrucker killed after driving truck at police officersPolice responded to robbery reports at a Penn. rest area, where the driver allegedly didn't follow police orders and drove toward police. Also: Spot market reefer rates decline for third week straight; DAT adds OTR Capital as factoring partner.October 6, 2021LifeGoodyear wants to hear truckers' stories of heroismThe nomination period is open for Goodyear's annual Highway Hero award, which recognizes truckers who act selflessly for the good of others while on the job. Also: New group focuses on minority women in trucking; WIT's Influential Woman finalists; more.October 5, 2021Reader RigsHal Graham's 2015 Kenworth W900The truck is powered by a 3406 Cat with an 18-speed. The paint was done at the factory, and the stainless was made by 12 Gauge Customs.October 5, 2021Previous PagePage 156 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampDiversification key to weathering down market for Hallahan TransportDiversification has been the name of the game for 10-truck step deck and milk tanker-hauler Hallahan Transport during the challenging trucking market conditions seen for the last several years. Hallahan repeats as a Small Fleet Champ semi-finalist in 2025, out of La Crosse, Wisconsin.BusinessDid DOT Secretary Duffy just kill trucking's 'driver shortage' narrative once and for all?Trucker of the YearMaking a dream come true: Trucker of the Month John TreadwayCustom RigsGuilty by Association Truck Show rolls into JoplinFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
