Overdrive StaffReader RigsMichael Bratt’s 2012 Kenworth T660The rig is powered by a Cummins ISX15 with an Eaton 10-speed. He primarily hauls over-dimensional vehicles and equipment on his 48-foot 2020 Fontaine Revolution step-deck with ramps.January 5, 2021BusinessShorter 14-hour pauses, DOL’s independent contractor ruling on Biden’s early scratch listThe Biden administration plans to halt or delay a number of the Trump administration’s “midnight regulations,” which include several proposed trucking regs. In other news: FMCSA looks to update its “yard move” HOS guidance; Volvo recalls approx. 6,300 trucks.January 4, 2021GearDon’t be left out in the coldRoadPro2020 saw extreme climate changes across the country, including snow, much earlier than expected. It's always a good idea to be prepared for all of the temperature and road changes you may encounter, and you don't want to be left in the cold this year.January 4, 2021GearDrivers tell which truck stops are ‘Doing it right’by Kim McDonnell, Manager, Customer Experience for the RoadPro Family of Brands We are now months into the COVID 19 crisis, and most of us are weary of hearing about the virus and not only want “IT” to end but also 2020 too! At first, when the country shut down, so too did many amenities […]December 31, 2020EquipmentCustom sleepers, while costly, can ease relentless OTR lifestyleAt a cost of $200,000 to $300,000, if not more, a new truck with a custom sleeper isn’t something for a novice owner-operator, but the amenities are worth it for many who spend a lot of time away from home.December 29, 2020BusinessPost-vaccine quarantine requirement not expected for truckersFMCSA currently has no plans to follow FAA in requiring a 48-hour stand-down following doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. And other news: OOIDA blasts Congress for lack of aid for small-biz truckers; several states sign onto cap-and-trade program; St. Christopher Fund receives donation from TA-Petro; more.December 23, 2020Custom RigsSee the truck and meet the drivers that hauled the 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas TreeTake a look back at the truck drivers who hauled the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and view some of its stops in Colorado on Overdrive today.December 23, 2020GearRiding high through the holidaysby Sierra Sugar 2020 has been a year! I think we can all agree on that. And as we roll into the holiday season, it is not just the stress of the year behind us that brings us down, but also holiday stress and blues. What is a driver to do? How do you ride […]December 23, 2020BusinessSecond COVID relief bill reopens PPP loans for small businessesBoth chambers of Congress Monday afternoon passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that, in part, reopens the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses. And other news: Livestock haulers’ ELD exemption retained; Colorado releases I-70 safety video for truckers; overnight radio host finds new home.December 22, 2020Reader RigsJason Mooney’s 2020 Peterbilt 567 Heritage company tow truckThe rig is equipped with a Century 1135 rotator that is used for towing, recovery and lifting up to 35 tons. It’s powered by a 605-hp Cummins X15 Performance Series with an Eaton-Fuller 18-speed.December 22, 2020Previous PagePage 190 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
