Overdrive StaffReader RigsTom Gay's 2006 Peterbilt 379The truck is powered by a Cat C15 with an 18-speed. Sitting on a 350-inch wheelbase, Gay says he will lease the truck to a small flatbed company out of Michigan.October 8, 2021RegulationsMore than 7,500 warnings, citations written to truckers during Operation Safe Driver WeekSpeeding and seat belt violations were most common among truck drivers during CVSA's annual unsafe driving enforcement blitz. Also: Ryder opens new used truck centers; Latest Highway Angel; dry van spot linehaul rate hits high point for the year.October 7, 2021LifeTrucker killed after driving truck at police officersPolice responded to robbery reports at a Penn. rest area, where the driver allegedly didn't follow police orders and drove toward police. Also: Spot market reefer rates decline for third week straight; DAT adds OTR Capital as factoring partner.October 6, 2021LifeGoodyear wants to hear truckers' stories of heroismThe nomination period is open for Goodyear's annual Highway Hero award, which recognizes truckers who act selflessly for the good of others while on the job. Also: New group focuses on minority women in trucking; WIT's Influential Woman finalists; more.October 5, 2021Reader RigsHal Graham's 2015 Kenworth W900The truck is powered by a 3406 Cat with an 18-speed. The paint was done at the factory, and the stainless was made by 12 Gauge Customs.October 5, 2021RegulationsFormer fleet owner sentenced for involvement in meth, money laundering organizationThe Arkansas-based trucking company was funded by money from drug proceeds, according to a U.S. attorney. Also: Two recalls affect small number of Peterbilt trucks; New Love's in Florida.October 4, 2021RegulationsCongress votes to keep government open as infrastructure vote delayedThe U.S. House skipped a vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure package while also voting to avert a government shutdown until at least early December. Also: Fleet owner faces possible century in prison; Tire prices rising; more.October 1, 2021Reader RigsChristopher Shedd's 2018 Kenworth T800The rig features a 455-hp Paccar MX-13 with 4:56 rears. The truck was originally a tri-axle dump truck, but it burned from the cab back when it was 14 months old. Shedd took about six months to rebuild it into a day cab tractor.October 1, 2021LifeLandstar owner-op poised for growth after winning new-KW giveawayTexas-based hauler Mike Lamb said winning the truck came at a time when he was already considering adding a truck to his business. Also: 'Supply-led' freight matching; FMCSA extends another waiver; More time to weigh in on Washington state parking issues.September 30, 2021RegulationsHours of service waiver extended for North Dakota livestock haulersThe worst drought on record for North Dakota prompted Gov. Doug Burgum to suspend hours of service regs for drivers hauling livestock and hay and water for livestock. Also: Mayberry Truck Show in North Carolina offers concert, hundreds of trucks, more.September 29, 2021Previous PagePage 169 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
