Overdrive StaffBusinessSpot market: Demand metrics improving, though rates sag a smidge furtherSpot truckload posts edged up 19% last week as shippers cleared their docks to meet end-of-month targets and get ahead of Winter Storm Orlena. Truck posts, concurrently, declined by 8%, yielding a boost in the load-to-truck demand metric.February 3, 2021RegulationsRoadcheck set for early May with focus on lights, hoursThe annual 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz will be held May 4-6 with an added focus on lighting and hours of service, CVSA announced Tuesday. Also: Ryder's COOP truck and trailer sharing platform expanded service into three new markets.February 2, 2021Reader RigsLynn Heinlen's 2020 Freightliner CoronadoThe rig sports a 12.7-liter Detroit and an Eaton 13-speed. Heinlen has added 445/50R22.5 super single tires and stainless half fenders made for the wider rubber.February 2, 2021BusinessSpot rates start 2021 on a slow noteAll three major truckload sectors -- flatbed, dry van and refrigerated -- in January posted month-to-month declines. Here are the latest monthly spot rates averages.February 1, 2021LifeDo truckers need to comply with CDC's mask mandate?The CDC issued a sweeping transportation-focused mask mandate Friday. What does it mean for truck drivers? In other news: Rhode Island orders tractor-trailers from state highways amid winter storm; Daimler recall around brake issues.February 1, 2021LifeFederal ACA exchange reopening for health insuranceThe federal ACA health insurance exchange open enrollment will reopen in February for three months. Also: The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund was able to help 322 drivers and families with money raised in 2020.January 29, 2021Trucker Talent SearchOverdrive is looking for best voices on the roadSubmissions for the eighth season of the Trucker Talent Search, featuring a grand prize of a professional studio recording session, are due by Sunday, March 28.January 29, 2021LifeTeam drivers arrested in Tennessee after marijuana, cocaine found in cargoTwo drivers were arrested after Tennessee Highway Patrol officers found their load contained 383 pounds of marijuana and 40 pounds of cocaine. Also: Lytx launches ELD 'unassigned miles' assistance; driver recognized for helping distressed elderly woman.January 27, 2021BusinessShould I pay my quarterly taxes or pay off my truck?A younger owner-operator trying to better manage his monthly cash flow asks the question: Should I pay off my truck early (and free up money in the coming months) or pay estimated quarterly taxes?January 27, 2021BusinessFormer head of NYC taxi commission named FMCSA deputy administratorMeera Joshi, the former CEO of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, has been appointed FMCSA's new deputy administrator. Also: Love's announces plans for adding 3,000 truck parking spaces this year; Weather restrictions in PA; more.January 26, 2021Previous PagePage 187 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampTurnage & Sons strikes balance with 29-truck organic milk-haul fleetAfter growing the fleet to as many as 40 trucks, Robbie Turnage discovered that he's better suited to keep the fleet size just shy of 30 trucks to ensure all of his equipment stays maintained and his drivers and customers are all taken care of.Custom Rigs'Light it up': Restored '90s W9, million-mile Pete 389 keep milk-haul fleet rollingPartners in Business'Foreign driver capacity' hit incoming? Fleets watch, as owner-op income back on a slow risePride & PolishLast chance to enter! Show your truck with Overdrive's Pride & PolishFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
