Overdrive StaffEquipmentOregon increasing fines for chains law violationsFines for not using chains when required in Oregon will double beginning Sept. 25. Also: New battery-powered Carrier Transicold APU runs on li-ion technolog; CFI recognized 5-million-mile driver; third annual Leading Ladies of Logistix meeting Nov. 4-6.September 23, 2021RegulationsDOT asks for truckers' input on supply chain disruptions | I-10 closure upcomingDOT will use information from the trucking industry to find solutions for the current supply chain problems in the country. Also: Apex Capital expands factoring service; Spot market: Volumes up, rates down; I-10 closure planned near Phoenix this weekend.September 22, 2021RegulationsFirst confirmation hearing for FMCSA's Meera Joshi set for WednesdayThe Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold its confirmation hearing for the potential FMCSA Administrator. Also: 2021 Queens of the Road announced; New Howes HOF inductee; PA truck show to raise money for cystic fibrosis.September 21, 2021Reader RigsMatt Robinson's 1985 Peterbilt 359Robinson uses the truck in his construction and farm operations. It's powered by a 300 Big Cam Cummins with a 9-speed.September 21, 2021BusinessNomination period open for Owner-Operator of the Year ContestThe 2021 Owner-Operator of the Year winner will receive $25,000, and two finalists will receive $2,500 each. Also: Washington state lawmakers seek feedback on truck parking; recalls from Daimler Trucks, Utility Trailer.September 20, 2021BusinessTrucking company owner, reality TV star sentenced for PPP loan fraud, Ponzi schemeMaurice Fayne, who owned Flame Trucking and starred in a reality TV series, was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison. Also: Human smuggling attempt thwarted near Laredo; Rolling Strong supporting St. Christopher health programs.September 17, 2021LifeAn ode to the American Truck DriverOverdrive pays homage to America's truckers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.September 17, 2021Reader RigsJoey Hoeck's 2000 Peterbilt 379The truck sports a Cummins N14 Celect Plus with an 18-speed. He uses the the truck to haul machines around the country.September 17, 2021EquipmentMack launches new comprehensive maintenance program for customersThe new Mack Premium Service Agreement covers a variety of maintenance and is available for Mack Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite, TerraPro and LR owners. Also: Latest Highway Angel helped woman who had medical emergency while driving; HHG fraud scheme.September 16, 2021BusinessLouisiana staged-accident fraud scheme up to 40 indictments, 27 guilty pleasTwo guilty pleas and seven new indictments were announced recently in the widespread staged-accident fraud scheme in New Orleans. Also: Transflo's new document tools; CloudTrucks' new brokerage opportunities; Aurora's autonomous Volvo unveiled.September 15, 2021Previous PagePage 158 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 SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
