Overdrive StaffBusinessTrucking groups sound off as Connecticut truck VMT tax signed into lawOOIDA and ATA have strong reactions to tax that could charge truckers up to 17.5 cents per mile. Also: Free Transflo Lite app on the way; Cargo theft expected to rise during July 4 holiday weekend; Landstar giving away new Volvo to accomplished driver.June 29, 2021Pride & PolishImpressive rigs competing in 2021 Pride & Polish contestOverdrive's Pride & Polish contest is close to closing. Harold and Erin Smith's 2018 Kenworth W900L is just one of the 64 entries in the 2021 Overdrive's Pride & Polish contest so far. Vote for your favorites here through tomorrow Sunday, July 11.June 28, 2021BusinessBevy of trucking groups call for removal of insurance hike from House highway billAn OOIDA-led coalition asked the House Rules Committee to include an amendment that would strike a liability insurance hike for carriers from the bill. Also: Nomination period open for rookie military vet trucker award; SCF hosting art auction next month.June 28, 2021BusinessBiden's bipartisan infrastructure deal includes $109 billion for roads, bridgesThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework deal struck between President Biden and 10 senators calls for $579 billion in spending. Also: Driver recognized for helping fellow trucker; Ohio Peterbilt launches calendar contest; new Love's.June 25, 2021Reader RigsEric Bower's 2000 Kenworth W900LIt's powered by a 550-hp Cat 3406E with a 13-speed and 3:55 rears. The truck has 1.6 million miles on it.June 25, 2021BusinessSpot truckload rates show no sign of slowing before July 4DAT says reefer freight shot up double digit percentage points while flatbeds fell a similar amount. Also: New consulting firm offering audit, DataQs services for owner-ops; expect delays on I-40 in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; more.June 24, 2021RegulationsStates with the worst traffic and highways, rankedA new report reveals which U.S. states have the worst traffic and road conditions as the debate over highway funding and infrastructure rages in Washington.June 24, 2021ParkingMinneapolis considers overnight truck parking banAn ordinance regulating truck parking in the city will be heard by its Transportation and Public Works Committee Wednesday afternoon. Also: System Transport tapped to haul U.S. Capitol Christmas tree this fall.June 22, 2021Trucker Talent SearchDon't miss it: Trucker Talent finalists square off todayTune in for the the finale in the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search September 16 as these three trucker-songwriters square off. The winner will receive a full day’s recording session in a Nashville studio, with backing by studio musicians.June 22, 2021Reader RigsKyler Shaw's 2003 Peterbilt 379Shaw mostly hauls sand and rock in East Texas. The truck is powered by a 6NZ Cat with an 18-speed and 3:55 rears.June 22, 2021Previous PagePage 181 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
