Overdrive StaffReader RigsRoger Oliver's 2002 Kenworth W900LIt's powered by a 550-hp Cat 6NZ with a 13-speed and 3:55 rears. He has kept the truck completely original since he bought it.October 26, 2021RegulationsFMCSA acting boss meets with trucking groups in Midwest to discuss industry challengesFMCSA Deputy Administrator met with several trucking orgs in the Midwest last week to discuss different challenges facing the industry. Also: American Truckers Jubilee truck show this weekend; Volvo trucks recalled; UPS wins TAT award.October 25, 2021LifeATA petitions White House for trucking exemption from vaccine, testing mandateATA President Chris Spear penned a letter to the White House asking for an exemption for larger employers from the vaccine mandate, similar to an exemption in Canada. Also: Truckers for Troops returns for 15th year; Autocar celebrates 124th anniversary.October 22, 2021Reader RigsRandy Smith's 2000 Kenworth W900LThe truck features a 525-hp Cummins N14+ with a 13-speed and 3:70 rears. He uses the rig to pull a 2007 tri-axle low-pro step deck hauling mostly over-dimensional and heavy loads.October 22, 2021LifePOLL: What's your health insurance situation?Given growth in new, often lower-cost health-insurance options with health-sharing-ministry/Aliera-type structures, continued Affordable Care Act/traditional options, and an explosion in telehealth, what describes your current insurance situation?October 22, 2021Regulations4,300 trucks sidelined by inspectors during Brake Safety WeekInspectors across North America placed approximately 4,300 trucks out-of-service for brake-related violations during the week-long Brake Safety Week initiative. Also: The Ontario government is looking to mandate restroom access for truckers.October 21, 2021Trucker of the YearOwner-Operator of the Year entry deadline nearingThe entry/nomination period for the Owner-Operator of the Year contest, which carries a $25,000 cash prize to the winner, closes Monday, Oct. 25. Owner-ops and small fleet owners with fewer than five trucks are eligible.October 21, 2021RegulationsFuel prices move higher | FMCSA boss nominee one step closer to confirmationMeera Joshi was confirmed Wednesday by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, moving her one step closer to being named FMCSA Administrator. Also: Fuel prices continue to skyrocket; TA unveils upgrade plans, new site designs.October 20, 2021Reader RigsTrent Freeman's 2015 Freightliner CascadiaThe rig sports a 505-hp Detroit DD15 with a 10-speed and 2:47 rears. The company operates under its own authority with two trucks, hauling dry van freight mostly within a 150-mile radius.October 20, 2021BusinessNATSO, small-biz associations not happy with qualified business tax deduction change proposalsLegislation in the Senate would cut off the qualified business deduction for "pass through" businesses earning more than $500,000 in income annually, potentially affecting some small fleets. Other news: New custom workflows for Samsara driver app.October 19, 2021Previous PagePage 167 of 1665Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearOverdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your businessNominations are open for 2026 Trucker of the Year honors! The competition recognizes acumen/innovation of owner-operators, the bedrock of the entrepreneurial spirit in trucking. If you’ve excelled through the sluggish markets of the last years, you're no doubt a worthy contender.RegulationsFMCSA announces rapid actions to shut down ‘chameleon carriers,’ CDL mills, ELD cheatingBusiness'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffsRegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCustom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900L
