Overdrive StaffRegulationsHours 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, 2021BusinessFuel prices surge to nearly 7-year highThe modest price increase over the past week brought the national average diesel price to its highest mark since December 2014. Also: Volvo unveils first autonomous truck; Crete raising pay for owner-ops, company drivers.September 28, 2021Reader RigsBud and Erin Smith's 2018 Kenworth W900LThe rig sports a Cummins engine with a 13-speed. It's paired with a 2018 Great Dane stainless steel 53-foot spread axle.September 28, 2021RegulationsFMCSA shuts down New York-based trucker after hit-and-run crash, DUIBobir M. Kholmurodov has been effectively shut down after he ran a red light in Michigan, hit a car and fled the scene before later being caught with a blood alcohol content of 0.17 – more than four times the legal limit for truck drivers.September 27, 2021EquipmentDaimler recalls over 450 Freightliner Cascadias for exhaust issueThe recall was prompted by an issue with the exhaust system that could increase the risk of fire in the affected trucks. Also: Eroad seeks driver of the year nominees; Coffee deals at truck stops Wednesday; New restaurant at N.C. Petro.September 27, 2021Reader RigsJimmy Ardis' 2007 Peterbilt 379Ardis has owned the truck since it was new and has put more than 1.6 million miles on it since.September 24, 2021EquipmentOregon increasing fines for chains law violationsFines for not using chains when required in Oregon will double beginning Sept. 25. Also: New battery-powered Carrier Transicold APU runs on li-ion technolog; CFI recognized 5-million-mile driver; third annual Leading Ladies of Logistix meeting Nov. 4-6.September 23, 2021RegulationsDOT asks for truckers' input on supply chain disruptions | I-10 closure upcomingDOT will use information from the trucking industry to find solutions for the current supply chain problems in the country. Also: Apex Capital expands factoring service; Spot market: Volumes up, rates down; I-10 closure planned near Phoenix this weekend.September 22, 2021RegulationsFirst confirmation hearing for FMCSA's Meera Joshi set for WednesdayThe Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold its confirmation hearing for the potential FMCSA Administrator. Also: 2021 Queens of the Road announced; New Howes HOF inductee; PA truck show to raise money for cystic fibrosis.September 21, 2021Reader RigsMatt Robinson's 1985 Peterbilt 359Robinson uses the truck in his construction and farm operations. It's powered by a 300 Big Cam Cummins with a 9-speed.September 21, 2021Previous PagePage 170 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
