Overdrive StaffRegulationsFormer fleet owner sentenced for involvement in meth, money laundering organizationThe Arkansas-based trucking company was funded by money from drug proceeds, according to a U.S. attorney. Also: Two recalls affect small number of Peterbilt trucks; New Love's in Florida.October 4, 2021RegulationsCongress votes to keep government open as infrastructure vote delayedThe U.S. House skipped a vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure package while also voting to avert a government shutdown until at least early December. Also: Fleet owner faces possible century in prison; Tire prices rising; more.October 1, 2021Reader RigsChristopher Shedd's 2018 Kenworth T800The rig features a 455-hp Paccar MX-13 with 4:56 rears. The truck was originally a tri-axle dump truck, but it burned from the cab back when it was 14 months old. Shedd took about six months to rebuild it into a day cab tractor.October 1, 2021LifeLandstar owner-op poised for growth after winning new-KW giveawayTexas-based hauler Mike Lamb said winning the truck came at a time when he was already considering adding a truck to his business. Also: 'Supply-led' freight matching; FMCSA extends another waiver; More time to weigh in on Washington state parking issues.September 30, 2021RegulationsHours of service waiver extended for North Dakota livestock haulersThe worst drought on record for North Dakota prompted Gov. Doug Burgum to suspend hours of service regs for drivers hauling livestock and hay and water for livestock. Also: Mayberry Truck Show in North Carolina offers concert, hundreds of trucks, more.September 29, 2021BusinessFuel prices surge to nearly 7-year highThe modest price increase over the past week brought the national average diesel price to its highest mark since December 2014. Also: Volvo unveils first autonomous truck; Crete raising pay for owner-ops, company drivers.September 28, 2021Reader RigsBud and Erin Smith's 2018 Kenworth W900LThe rig sports a Cummins engine with a 13-speed. It's paired with a 2018 Great Dane stainless steel 53-foot spread axle.September 28, 2021RegulationsFMCSA shuts down New York-based trucker after hit-and-run crash, DUIBobir M. Kholmurodov has been effectively shut down after he ran a red light in Michigan, hit a car and fled the scene before later being caught with a blood alcohol content of 0.17 – more than four times the legal limit for truck drivers.September 27, 2021EquipmentDaimler recalls over 450 Freightliner Cascadias for exhaust issueThe recall was prompted by an issue with the exhaust system that could increase the risk of fire in the affected trucks. Also: Eroad seeks driver of the year nominees; Coffee deals at truck stops Wednesday; New restaurant at N.C. Petro.September 27, 2021Reader RigsJimmy Ardis' 2007 Peterbilt 379Ardis has owned the truck since it was new and has put more than 1.6 million miles on it since.September 24, 2021Previous PagePage 157 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.
