Overdrive StaffBusinessFlatbed conglomerate PS Logistics makes fifth acquisition of 2021The Birmingham, Alabama-based flatbed fleet acquired family-owned Oklahoma-based Daryl Thomason Trucking. Also: Driver recognized for helping woman and young child in hours-long traffic jam; New Love's opens in Missouri.November 11, 2021RegulationsATA, other trucking groups join legal fight against COVID vaccine mandateATA was joined by state trucking associations in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas in its fight against OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard. Also: Biden lays out immediate infrastructure plans to help improve supply chain issues; New truck parking app.November 10, 2021RegulationsHours waivers extended in two statesOngoing drought conditions in N.D., Minn. prompt extensions of HOS waivers for certain haulers in both states. Also: Love's donates $2.8 million to Children's Miracle Network; medium is message in bottle design for diesel-additive maker; TMS turns 1.November 9, 2021Reader RigsMark and Holley O'Donnell's patriotic 2018 Peterbilt 579The truck is powered by a 515-hp Paccar MX15 and a 13-speed Eaton UltraShift. It has a 120-inch custom sleeper that boasts a sink, cooktop, shower and toilet.November 9, 2021RegulationsVaccine mandate halted, for now, as lawsuits flyAs of Monday afternoon, 26 states had filed appeals for a permanent stay of Biden's COVID vaccine mandate for employers with 100-plus workers. Also: Truck stops honor veterans; Long Haul Paul performing for Wreaths Across America.November 8, 2021RegulationsRepublican Senators call for under-21 interstate truckers for 'driver shortage' reliefThe group of 11 Senators said allowing under-21 CDL holders to drive interstate would help alleviate the perceived 'driver shortage' and the ongoing supply chain issues. Also: TA raises $100k for SCF; Former trucker raising money for Truckers Final Mile.November 5, 2021Reader RigsDirty South Transport's 1999 Kenworth W900The rig is powered by a Cummins N14 with an 18-speed and is used to haul flatbed freight.November 5, 2021Small Fleet ChampSilver Creek Transportation named Overdrive's Small Fleet ChampSilver Creek was one of three finalists for the award, which was presented Thursday evening in Nashville at the National Association of Small Trucking Companies’ annual conference.November 5, 2021BusinessI-17 closures planned this weekend in PhoenixThe Southbound lanes will be closed Friday night through Saturday evening, and the Northbound lanes will be closed Saturday night through Sunday. Also: New Flying J truck stop opens in Washington state.November 4, 2021LifeTrucker faces life in prison after drug trafficking convictionA New Jersey-based truck driver was found guilty of drug trafficking charges in connection with hauling crystal meth and fentanyl valued at $2.2 million. Also: Navistar opens five new aftermarket parts stores; Forward Air acquires intermodal carrier.November 3, 2021Previous PagePage 165 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
