Overdrive StaffBusinessNomination period open for Owner-Operator of the Year ContestThe 2021 Owner-Operator of the Year winner will receive $25,000, and two finalists will receive $2,500 each. Also: Washington state lawmakers seek feedback on truck parking; recalls from Daimler Trucks, Utility Trailer.September 20, 2021BusinessTrucking company owner, reality TV star sentenced for PPP loan fraud, Ponzi schemeMaurice Fayne, who owned Flame Trucking and starred in a reality TV series, was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison. Also: Human smuggling attempt thwarted near Laredo; Rolling Strong supporting St. Christopher health programs.September 17, 2021LifeAn ode to the American Truck DriverOverdrive pays homage to America's truckers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.September 17, 2021Reader RigsJoey Hoeck's 2000 Peterbilt 379The truck sports a Cummins N14 Celect Plus with an 18-speed. He uses the the truck to haul machines around the country.September 17, 2021EquipmentMack launches new comprehensive maintenance program for customersThe new Mack Premium Service Agreement covers a variety of maintenance and is available for Mack Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite, TerraPro and LR owners. Also: Latest Highway Angel helped woman who had medical emergency while driving; HHG fraud scheme.September 16, 2021BusinessLouisiana staged-accident fraud scheme up to 40 indictments, 27 guilty pleasTwo guilty pleas and seven new indictments were announced recently in the widespread staged-accident fraud scheme in New Orleans. Also: Transflo's new document tools; CloudTrucks' new brokerage opportunities; Aurora's autonomous Volvo unveiled.September 15, 2021RegulationsPOLL: How often, if at all, have you used the COVID-emergency hours of service waiver?Have you used the waiver often over the past year and more? A little? Not at all? Weigh in via the poll here or drop a comment at the bottom of the post.September 15, 2021RegulationsATA blasts Biden's vaccine mandateWhile ATA is highly opposed to the mandate, OOIDA said it believes the vaccine choices should be left individuals/businesses. Also: PrePass Alerts expanded; latest Highway Angel is Devey South.September 14, 2021Reader RigsApostol J. Boro’s 2013 Freightliner CoronadoThe truck is powered by a 60 Series Detroit with a 13-speed and 3:42 rears. It sits on a 260-inch wheelbase and features air ride all around, an APU and refrigerator.September 14, 2021RegulationsFMCSA tasks Medical Review Board with helping truckers with recalled CPAP devicesFMCSA's MRB Advisory Committee will meet Sept. 29 to discuss the recall of Philips CPAP machines. Also: Labor Day bites spot market; DAT adds Loadsure cargo insurance option; Mack recalls 2,800 medium-duty trucks; Calif. Freightliner dealership expands.September 13, 2021Previous PagePage 171 of 1665Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioOTR trucker-songwriter Long Haul Paul's new 'After Party Sessions,' MATS show upcomingWith Overdrive's Long Haul Paul taking to the MATS concert stage this year, a bit of a preview of two new records from LHP due within the month. They include the "After Party Sessions" live recordings from shows at various trucking events over the last several years, and a whole lot more from LHP's history.Trucker of the YearOverdrive's 2026 Trucker of the Year honors: Enter your businessRegulationsFMCSA 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 DOT