Overdrive StaffRegulationsInspectors told not to slow COVID vaccine loads for inspectionsCVSA advised truck inspectors to not hold up trucks for inspection that are transporting the COVID-19 vaccine. And other news: The second round of PPP loans is now open for applications; Navistar is recalling approx. 17,000 trucks; and more.January 11, 2021GearBar’s Leaks gear oil additiveBar’s Leaks Gear Repair extends system life by stopping pinion, axle and other seal leaks, reduces friction and noise, and improves gear performance.January 11, 2021BusinessMexico-based trucker shut down following crash, failed drug testFMCSA has effectively shut down a Mexico-licensed trucker after a crash in Georgia, a failed drug screening and HOS violations. And other news: TCA unveils its 2021 Best Fleets to Drive For top 20; Love's opens seven new Speedco locations.January 8, 2021Reader RigsJean-Eudes Bourque's 2018 Peterbilt 389The rig sports a 510-hp Paccar engine with a 13-speed Eaton and 3:36 rears. Bourque started the customization by lowering the front end with an air ride kit, then installed a 20-inch Valley Chrome bumper with a 12-Gauge Customs lift bumper kit.January 8, 2021BusinessWelcome to the new OverdriveWe have unveiled a completely new look at OverdriveOnline.com to enhance your user experience and launched a comprehensive redesign of the Overdrive daily email newsletter and the weekend edition newsletter.January 7, 2021BusinessDOT Secretary Chao resigns, citing ‘troubling’ events at U.S. CapitolTransportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who has been part of President Trump’s cabinet since his first weeks in office, will resign in wake of the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.January 7, 2021BusinessFMCSA: DOT physicals still authorized for drivers with expired CDLsAn FMCSA notice to certified medical examiners says drivers with expired CDLs can still receive a DOT physical for their medical certificate. And other news: Bison Transport is under new ownership; a Canadian trucker received a Carnegie Medal for helping at an accident scene; I-515 lane closures in Vegas.January 7, 2021BusinessDOL set to publish final rule to define independent contractorThe Department of Labor will publish a final rule to clarify the definition of independent contractor within the FLSA, though Biden has earmarked it for halting. Other news: Pilot partners with Southern Tire Mart; new Rihm KW in Albert Lea, Minnesota. TA offering warranty service on Odyssey/NorthStar batteries.January 6, 2021BusinessFMCSA shuts down Arizona-based trucker following fatal crash with bicyclistsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has effectively shut down an Arizona-licensed truck driver after he was involved in a fatal collision with a group of bicyclists on Dec. 10. And other news: FMCSA eyes adding rear impact guards to annual inspection requirements; Rolling Strong now offering free app version.January 5, 2021BusinessDry van, flatbed spot rates hit multi-year high marks in DecemberPer-mile rates on the spot market for the dry van and flatbed freight sectors continued to show strength through December 2020. See the latest per-mile rate averages here from Truckstop.com.January 5, 2021Previous PagePage 189 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 SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
