Overdrive StaffBusinessOOIDA urges Dept. of Commerce to address turnover, retention rather than 'driver shortage'In a letter to Commerce Secretary, OOIDA outlined why it views turnover and retention as the problems in trucking over any 'driver shortage,' with ideas how to fix the issue. Also: Pork rind maker helping truckers; commercial lender hits milestone.August 25, 2021LifeMaine-based hauler wins Virtual National Truck Driving ChampionshipsRon Round, a longtime driver for Pottle's Transportation, was named Grand Champion in the virtual event earlier this month. Also: Port fleet takes delivery of 10 electric Peterbilts; Florida-based trucker named Highway Angel.August 24, 2021Reader RigsJeffrey and Leigh Roatenberry's 2018 Peterbilt 579The truck sports a Paccar MX-13 with an Eaton Fuller 10-speed automatic. The couple recently purchased the truck and spent the last two months making it their own.August 24, 2021Hours of ServiceFMCSA narrows, extends fuel shortage emergency declaration in South DakotaThe waiver covers carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the emergency in South Dakota related to the ongoing drought and shortage of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and ethyl alcohol for use in fueling aircraft and emergency vehicles.August 23, 2021ParkingExpanded truck parking coming in Indiana | New fuel-related truck/trailer recallsIndiana is investing in upgrading 16 rest areas, which will expand truck parking in the state. Also: Recalls announced for medium-duty KW, Peterbilt trucks for potential fuel leak; Wabash reefers recalled for possible fuel tank bracket failure.August 23, 2021LifePrime driver recognized for helping at scene of fatal accidentKiel Carson, driver trainee and EMT student at the time he witnessed the crash, helped control the accident scene until first responders arrived. Also: Smarthop partnership delivers in-platform freight. Big fleet offering big incentives for regional haul.August 20, 2021LifePOLL: What's the greatest trucking song of all time?Choose your favorite three in this poll toward determining a final top 10 for 2021 to update our past rankings on the occasion of Overdrive's 60th anniversary.August 20, 2021Reader RigsGary Geib's 2019 Western Star 4900SFThe rig is powered by a 525-hp Cummins N14 with an 18-speed. Geib uses the truck to haul sand and gravel.August 20, 2021BusinessWestbound I-10 closing this weekend in Phoenix | Extendable Cali-legal heavy haul trailersThe interstate will be closed from Friday night through Monday morning. Also: New Love's stores opened this week in Monroe, Louisiana, and Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Fontaine's new California-legal extendable trailers.August 19, 2021BusinessWhy are you an owner-op? | I-70 closure in KC this weekATRI seeks information from truckers on why they choose to be owner-ops. Also: Dale Jr.'s trucker-tribute Camaro in NASCAR competition soon; Werner wants pre-CDL-driver team waiver; I-70 closing this weekend in Kansas City; more.August 18, 2021Previous PagePage 174 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
