Overdrive StaffEquipmentRecalls issued for certain International, Mack trucksTwo Navistar recalls include upwards of 1,400 trucks, while a Mack recall affects more than 500 trucks. Also, Love's will offer deals on inspections leading up to Roadcheck next month; and new reporting/insurance benefits for owner-ops with this dashcam.April 12, 2021VoicesPOLL: How are you prepping for Roadcheck?The annual Roadcheck inspection spree is set for May 4-6 this year; how are you prepping -- or planning around -- this year?April 9, 2021BusinessATRI seeks carriers' insurance data to study rising costsATRI is planning to study the impacts of rising trucking insurance costs on the operational costs of the industry. Also: Watch for increased police activity on I-95 through Saturday; Love's opens new Speedco locations; mega carrier boosts owner-op pay.April 9, 2021BusinessFleet owner admits to participation in 'pay-to-play' bribery scheme, PPP fraudA Utah-based trucking company owner pleaded guilty recently for his role in two separate fraud schemes, according to the IRS. Also: Interstate closure planned in Minn. this weekend; new TA Express in Wisconsin; new Pete dealers in Wash. on the way.April 8, 2021Partners in BusinessPartners in Business tip: Save every receipt, no matter how smallTake advantage of all your business expenses by collecting your receipts no matter how small they might be. Get more details right here on Overdrive Online.April 8, 2021RegulationsSpeed limiters, crash avoidance systems among NTSB's 'Most Wanted' safety improvementsThe National Transportation Safety Board's 2021-2022 top 10 'Most Wanted' list includes five items directly related to highway safety. Also: A section of I-196 in Michigan will close for several months; new breakfast options at PFJ.April 7, 2021BusinessAnother Calif. court opinion says A.B. 5 should apply to truckingDespite the recent opinion from a state-level appellate court, trucking remains exempt from A.B. 5 while a larger lawsuit plays out in a federal court. Also: Operation Safe Driver Week set for July with focus on speeding; more.April 6, 2021EquipmentTwo recalls hit 11K Freightliner, Western Star trucksThe recalls include certain 2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700 trucks and 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. Also, plan for delays on I-69 in southern Michigan; Hankook tire prices increasing.April 5, 2021BusinessPaccar Financial celebrating 60th anniversary with financing dealPaccar Financial is offering reduced payments for 60 days on truck purchases. Also, new extended clearance height for van decking system; Firestone announces tire price increase.April 2, 2021Reader RigsPaul Saline's 2009 Kenworth W900LThe truck is powered by a 550-hp Cummins and 3:36 rears.April 2, 2021Previous PagePage 180 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.
