Overdrive StaffReader RigsMichael Miranda's 2022 Peterbilt 389Under the hood, the truck features a 605-hp Cummins with an 18-speed and 3:25 rears. Miranda had the truck customized from front to back after ordering it.November 19, 2021RegulationsAnother guilty plea announced in widespread New Orleans staged-accident fraud schemeThe guilty plea is the 29th in the case, which involved people staging accidents with tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles. Also: I-10 closure planned this weekend in Phoenix; Two sentenced in HHG fraud schemeNovember 18, 2021BusinessCargo theft uptick expected around ThanksgivingCargoNet warns truck drivers and carriers that cargo theft activity is likely to increase around the Thanksgiving holiday. Also: 12 trucks set to participate in Wreaths Across America convoy from Maine to D.C.; Flatbedder continues acquisition expansion.November 17, 2021EquipmentRear impact guards now included in annual DOT inspection checklistBeginning Dec. 9, rear impact guards on trailers will be part of annual inspections with a potential for hefty fines for failed inspections. Also: Love's, Chester's Chicken offering free food, hats Thursday; Flatbed fleet offering Appreciation Pay.November 16, 2021Reader RigsChris Szczepanik's 2015 Peterbilt 389The truck features a 515-hp Detroit Series 60 with a 13-speed and 3:55 rears. It sits on a 275-inch wheelbase and sports a 36-inch bunk.November 16, 2021RegulationsSupreme Court requests Solicitor General input on AB 5SCOTUS wants the Solicitor General to weigh in on whether the high court should hear California Trucking Association's case against AB 5. Also: Truckstop.com giving away 30-day trials; Truckers Christmas Group in action; info on Mack, Great Dane recalls.November 15, 2021LifeCelebrating the 50th anniversary of 'Duel' with its star 1960 PeterbiltNovember 13, 2021 was the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's directorial debut with the "Duel" thriller. The film first aired 50 years ago on this day -- see what's been happening with the rig in this broadcast from Smoke & Mirrors.November 13, 2021RegulationsFatal crashes involving large trucks at highest level since 2005FMCSA recently released its 2019 Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts -- a slight increase in fatal crashes involving large trucks from 2018 marked the highest level in 14 years. Also: TA broke ground on new Georgia stop; new trailer tracker.November 12, 2021Reader RigsTim Mowry's 2017 Volvo 780He uses the truck to pull a 48-foot flatbed and specializes in hauling aviation and aerospace freight. The rig is powered by a Volvo D13 with a 13-speed.November 12, 2021Custom RigsPatriotic rigs pay tribute to military veteransPatriotism is never in short supply in the trucking industry. In recognition of Veterans Day, here's a look at some patriotic trucks featured on Overdrive in recent years.November 11, 2021Previous PagePage 164 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
