Overdrive StaffEquipmentHeadlight recall affects more than 72k Freightliner Cascadia trucksA second recall from Daimler affects more than 8,000 trucks of various models. Also: FMCSA reminds truckers to be wary of CBD use; Love's opens new Colorado location.May 31, 2021RegulationsCalifornia Trucking Association asks for rehearing on recent AB 5 rulingA three-judge panel from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in April that trucking is not exempt from the law that effectively bans leased owner-operators.May 28, 2021Custom RigsPatriotic rigs commemorate American heroesWith Memorial Day on Monday, take a look through some of the patriotic rigs featured on Overdrive in recent years.May 28, 2021Reader RigsJamesynn Portman's 1985 kenworth K100EThe rig is powered by a Cummins 855 Big Cam with a 9-speed. Portman uses it to haul produce and supplies to Shaffer's Market in Akron, Ohio.May 28, 2021BusinessAlabama truckers fight truck-only toll proposal in MobileA new trucks-only bridge is being proposed over the Mobile River along I-10, and local leaders are considering a $15 toll for trucks to help pay for it. Also: Senate highway funding bill clears first hurdle.May 27, 2021Overdrive Radio'Music to truck by' for the Friday morning ride with Big Al this week features Stephen FlattJoin host Big Al Weekley Friday for this week's Overdrive streaming radio show for a tour through singer-songwriter Stephen Flatt's new "Cumberland Bones" record, as well as other tracks from his two decades plus writing hard-driving Americana music.May 27, 2021RegulationsSpeed limiter bill reintroduced in Congress | COVID-related waivers extended through AugustThe legislation would require all trucks manufactured after 1992 be limited to 65 mph unless certain safety tech is installed, which would allow for a 70 mph limit. Also: FMCSA extends hours, CDL, med cert COVID waivers; SCF concert raises $75k; more.May 26, 2021Partners in BusinessPartners in Business tip: Hire the kidsProvide tax-free earnings for age-appropriate work and help cut your tax bill. Check out all the details in the Partners in Business program produced by Overdrive.May 26, 2021RegulationsCongress begins highway funding debate as FAST Act set to expireThe current highway funding bill, the FAST Act, will expire Sept. 30. Members of the U.S. House and Senate each floated funding proposals last week. Also: eCapital expanding in factoring and equipment finance; ATRI outlines 2021 research priorities.May 25, 2021Reader RigsN. Scott White's 2007 Freightliner Classic XLThe rig features a 14-liter Detroit 60 Series with an Eaton 13-speed. It's equipped with a 120-inch rear-door sleeper.May 25, 2021Previous PagePage 172 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesPartners in Business'Foreign driver capacity' hit incoming? Fleets watch, as owner-op income back on a slow riseMany around trucking hope for a "catalyzing event" delivering demand improvement, increased freight volumes, better rates. For most owner-operators who've weathered the storm, income is on a slowly rising track the last year and a half, and wider market conditions are setting up for stability, if not guaranteed improvement.Pride & PolishLast chance to enter! Show your truck with Overdrive's Pride & PolishSmall Fleet ChampDiversification key to weathering down market for Hallahan TransportBusinessDid DOT Secretary Duffy just kill trucking's 'driver shortage' narrative once and for all?Featured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
