Overdrive StaffLifePOLL: What's the greatest trucking song of all time?Choose your favorite three in this poll toward determining a final top 10 for 2021 to update our past rankings on the occasion of Overdrive's 60th anniversary.August 20, 2021Reader RigsGary Geib's 2019 Western Star 4900SFThe rig is powered by a 525-hp Cummins N14 with an 18-speed. Geib uses the truck to haul sand and gravel.August 20, 2021BusinessWestbound I-10 closing this weekend in Phoenix | Extendable Cali-legal heavy haul trailersThe interstate will be closed from Friday night through Monday morning. Also: New Love's stores opened this week in Monroe, Louisiana, and Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Fontaine's new California-legal extendable trailers.August 19, 2021BusinessWhy are you an owner-op? | I-70 closure in KC this weekATRI seeks information from truckers on why they choose to be owner-ops. Also: Dale Jr.'s trucker-tribute Camaro in NASCAR competition soon; Werner wants pre-CDL-driver team waiver; I-70 closing this weekend in Kansas City; more.August 18, 2021BusinessFuel prices flatten in recent weeks | Get your free pre-Brake Safety Week inspection hereAfter hitting a 2.5-year high mark two weeks ago, diesel prices have fallen slightly. Spot freight volumes are well elevated above five-year averages, though seasonal declines continue. Free inspections ahead of Brake Safety Week offered at these outlets.August 17, 2021Reader RigsDavid Pollard's 2022 Kenworth W990Pollard's 450-hp Paccar with a 10-speed manual hauls bulk chemicals all across the U.S. and Canada for Robbie D. Wood, out of Dolomite, Alabama.August 17, 2021BusinessFTC again accuses Comdata parent company FleetCor of bilking millions from customersFTC alleges FleetCor charged customers "hundreds of millions of dollars in mystery fees associated with fuel cards." And: 'UnChristmas' concert this weekend; KeepTruckin launches a new dashcam; HD Radio receivers available in Cascadias starting next year.August 16, 2021EquipmentBill floated to pay truck owners to install fuel efficient tech, devices | I-40 parking closed at this rest areaLegislation introduced in the U.S. House would establish a DOE voucher program to help truck owners in purchasing and installing fuel-saving, emission-reducing technologies. Also: KW's T680 fuel cell-electric truck. Parking closed at I-40 rest area.August 13, 2021Reader RigsT. Shaun Pierson's 1996 Peterbilt 379Most everything on the truck has been replaced or redone. Pierson, a master mechanic, has done all his own repairs with his family. The truck sits on a 315-inch wheelbase and features a double frame.August 13, 2021RegulationsRelief in sight: I-70 partially reopening this weekend | Hours exemptions granted in parts of ColoradoThe interstate has been closed since July 31 when mudslides washed over the highway in Glenwood Canyon. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has also issued an emergency declaration suspending HOS regs for relief, fuel haulers in parts. Also: New KW dealer up north.August 12, 2021Previous PagePage 162 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
