Overdrive StaffReader RigsDebbie Desiderato's 2017 Western Star 4900EXDesiderato bought this 2017 Western Star 4900EX after a neighbor asked if she'd be willing to haul logs for his company during her spare time.March 19, 2021BusinessDAT: Spot truckload rates plateau after several weeks of gainsThree weeks after winter storms upended supply chains across the country, truckload freight shipments settled into more normal patterns of activity during the week ending March 14. Also, two truckers named Highway Angels for helping motorists in need.March 17, 2021BusinessSmall carrier, driver shut down after numerous safety violations found in compliance auditA three-truck Alabama-based carrier was found to have poor vehicle maintenance and driver monitoring practices that made the company and a driver "imminent hazards to public safety." Also, diesel prices hit highest national average since December 2018.March 16, 2021LifeAnnual Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Convoy set to rollThe annual Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy will return to Mother's Day after it was rescheduled to a different weekend last year. Also, St. Christopher partnered with hands-free messaging app; new Love's in Missouri; and more.March 15, 2021RegulationsHours of service violations mostly unchanged since rule change, ELD viols climb under COVIDMore from FMCSA's ART Forum: Loosened hours of service rules haven't yet resulted in lower violation rates. Also: Trends in ELD enforcement and false log violations, as well as a Biden Administration revocation of Trump-era contractor definition.March 12, 2021WorkforceStudying impact of automation on drivers' jobs 'a priority' for FMCSAActing FMCSA Administrator Meera Joshi acknowledged Wednesday that automated vehicles could pose a threat to driving jobs. Also, trucker shut down for drug violations; and legislation was intro'd to allow under-21 interstate drivers with more training.March 11, 2021BusinessOhio-based trucker shut down following fatal wrong-way, head-on collisionFMCSA says the driver refused to provide blood for drug testing and was charged with manslaughter, among other thigns. Also, the PRO Act that would nationalize the ABC test for contractors passed the U.S. House. Vocational model updates from Peterbilt.March 10, 2021LifePOLL: How do you feel about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines?Whether you've actually been vaccinated or not, which of these choices best describes your general feeling about the safety of the COVID vaccine?March 10, 2021RegulationsOregon lawmaker looks to ban diesel sales in stateThe legislation, if passed, would phase out the sale of diesel fuel in Oregon completely by 2028 in favor of renewable diesel. Also, a large carrier is increasing driver pay for its drivers based in 10 Northeast states.March 9, 2021EquipmentNew super-heavy-haul 19-axle expandable trailerWithin the HighwayMAX family of Faymonville trailers is a new extendable super-heavy-haul unit composed of nine hydraulically-steered pendle-axles, a three-axle jeep dolly and a three-axle nitro booster. Also: Truck show planned for Ohio this summer.March 8, 2021Previous PagePage 183 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
