Overdrive StaffBusinessAsk Gary: ‘Should I refinance my house to pay off my truck?’Should you consider refinancing your home to pay off a lease-purchase agreement on your truck? Gary Buchs answers the question on Overdrive.November 24, 2020GearBelmor’s low-profile hood shieldThe shorter shield is more aerodynamic and provides more visibility for drivers.November 23, 2020BusinessCargo theft trending up year-over-yearSensiGuard reports cargo theft numbers increased by 7% in the third quarter year-over-year. And other news: RLS Logistics is expanding its direct-to-consumer services; Love’s is giving away prizes to truckers; and a trucker was named a Highway Angel for the second time.November 23, 2020BusinessClosed I-75/71 bridge expected to reopen Dec. 23Kentucky officials expect to have the I-75/71 bridge over the Ohio River repaired and reopened by Dec. 23. And other news: Convoy updated its drop-and-hook program; Shell is preparing for its Starship 2.0 cross-country trip; Loadsmart landed a $90M investment; American truckers saluted; more.November 20, 2020Custom RigsRandy Stoll’s 1992 Peterbilt 379The rig sports a B-model Cat set at 600-hp with an Eaton 18-speed and 3:70 rears. Stoll’s operation, Stoll Trucking, is based in Decatur, Texas, and runs three trucks in Texas and surrounding states.November 20, 2020Partners in BusinessPartners in Business tip: Use overdraft protectionSee if your bank offers any of these options that are much less costly than bouncing a check. Get all the information you need here on Overdrive.November 20, 2020BusinessBrokers looking to help stem rates volatility with more predictable freightTo help keep rates leveled, a few prominent brokerages are floating new ways to lock in freight offerings for owner-operators. Details on Overdrive.November 19, 2020BusinessFMCSA clarifies definitions of ag, livestock in HOS regsFMCSA has updated and will soon publish the definitions of “agricultural commodity” and “livestock” as they pertain to the hours of service regs. And other news: Cargo theft activity is expected to increase next week; and a trucker was named a Highway Angel for helping prevent a suicide attempt.November 19, 2020BusinessMid-month spot market check-in: Reefer, van rates rise even as demand indicators fallVan and reefer spot rates continue to improve even as volumes tick down, and platform loads' rates crept from October highs. Get all the details on Overdrive.November 19, 2020GearJ.W. Speaker’s Peterbilt headlight upgradeDrop-in replacement headlight for Peterbilt 388, 389 and 567 modelsNovember 19, 2020Previous PagePage 195 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
