Overdrive StaffBusinessTCA seeks nominations for 'Best Fleets' contestLeased owner-ops and company drivers can nominate their fleets that have good benefits and practices. Also: Trucker sentenced for fraudulently obtaining disability benefits; fleet raising pay for lease-purchase contractors.September 10, 2021Reader RigsPierre Farsat's 2022 Kenworth W990Farsat runs the truck from Quebec into and across the United States. The rig is powered by a 510-hp Paccar MX13 with an 18-speed.September 10, 2021BusinessIRS increasing owner-ops' per diem beginning in OctoberThe per diem rate will increase by $3 to $69 beginning Oct. 1 – the first per diem increase since October 2018. Also: Trucker dies after crashing into Indiana scalehouse; man sentenced for falsifying military documents for CDL waivers; more.September 9, 2021BusinessATRI wants to hear drivers' top trucking concernsThe research arm of ATA wants to hear from fleets and truck drivers about their top concerns with the trucking industry for its annual survey. Also: Fuel prices rise to 2021 high; Iowa 80 offering COVID vaccines next week.September 8, 2021BusinessFMCSA shuts down trucker after crash, DUI chargesThe Massachusetts-based driver was found with a BAC more than 5 times the legal limit for commercial vehicle drivers. Also: Four ELDs now listed on Canada's registry; Mack dealership expands.September 7, 2021Reader RigsRon Henrie's 1999 Kenworth W900Henrie says the truck is still a work-in-progress. The Cat 3406E and 18-speed under the hood are brand new, along with the new rears he put in.September 7, 2021Life10 military vets turned truckers in running for new Kenworth | Trucking hall of fame's inaugural classFinalists have been named for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, which recognizes the top military veteran rookie truck drivers. Also: OOIDA and radio host Dave Nemo are among four inductees into the trucking hall of fame.September 3, 2021LifeDon't miss these NTDAW deals and eventsCompanies in and around trucking are celebrating the nation's truck drivers throughout September with various deals and events.September 3, 2021Reader RigsThomas Coffman's 1986 Peterbilt 359Coffman is the second owner of the classic Pete, which sports a Cat 3406B and a 15-speed.September 3, 2021BusinessAutomated 'e-Inspections' demonstrated at CVSA conferenceThe e-Inspections will automate the Level 3 inspection process, allowing inspectors to gather information on the carrier, truck and driver as it's moving through a weigh station. Also: Spot market volumes/demand up. Cargo theft uptick expected this week.September 2, 2021Previous PagePage 172 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
