Overdrive StaffBusinessArmy vet and Werner driver wins a Kenworth T680Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Dec. 7: Army vet and Werner Enterprises trucker Ivan Hernandez won a new Kenworth T680 in a rookie driver recognition program. A new Peterbilt Store opens in West Columbia, South Carolina. And: A reminder to watch out for corrosion from de-icing products.December 7, 2020Custom RigsJ&L Contracting’s 2013 Peterbilt 389 glider“Back in Black” retooled for heavy haulingDecember 6, 2020BusinessTrucking group wants drivers prioritized for COVID vaccineATA sent letters to the White House, CDC, President-elect Biden urging truckers be included in the first phase of COVID vaccines. And other news: Truckers Christmas Group’s record, nomination-deadline change. Annual Wreaths Across America event set. Minn. wants to change CDL testing.December 4, 2020Custom RigsFreddo Rivera’s 2015 Kenworth T880 dumpThe truck sports a Cummins ISX with a custom turbo, manifold and computer tune. It’s backed by an 18-speed with 4:10 Meritor rears.December 4, 2020BusinessHours waiver for COVID relief haulers extended into 2021FMCSA’s emergency HOS waiver for COVID relief haulers has been extended. And other news: XPO spins off its warehousing business; Volvo VNR Electric buyers will benefit from a premium service package; and a trucker was named a Highway Angel for helping an elderly man who had fallen.December 3, 2020Custom RigsJoel Dawes’ viper-red Kenworth T660Color scheme inspired by University of WisconsinDecember 3, 2020HomePride & Polish rewind: Lil’ Ray’s ‘Wicked’ 389Interior views of former Pride & Polish champDecember 2, 2020VoicesPOLL: Is it time for a national review panel of industry/enforcement to decide DataQs appeals?In carriers’ violation/crash-info challenges through the federal DataQs system that are appealed, it’s often the case that the original jurisdiction/personnel that issued the violation or handled the crash is the final arbiter. Should a new system be devised for appeals?December 2, 2020BusinessStudy: Automated driving techs shown to increase dangerous driver disengagementA new IIHS field trial showed adaptive cruise/lane-keeping assist technologies increase complacency in drivers with time. EPA’s Smartway Excellence award winners for efficiency leadership named for 2020. Arizona’s driver of the year.December 2, 2020Partners in BusinessPartners in Business tip: Work to improve your creditDo not wait around and accumulate more debt over long periods of time. Pay off what you owe as well as any penalty fees. Pay off debt to improve your business.December 2, 2020Previous PagePage 193 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
