Overdrive StaffBusinessInternational updates severe-duty HX lineupAlmost five years following its initial launch, International Trucks plans to refresh and beef up its severe-duty HX Series. And other news: Truckers in Michigan be on lookout for invasive spotted lanternfly; Loadsmart adds LTL and rail loads; DAT offers three-day-average rates for analysis.November 18, 2020BusinessTwo recalls announced for certain Freightliner, Western Star modelsTwo separate recalls announced by Daimler affect approximately 8,206 Freightliner and Western Star trucks from the 2018-2021 model years. And other news: Driver pay increases from two fleets; a new Love’s opened in Illinois.November 17, 2020Custom RigsLuis Vilar’s 2021 Kenworth W990The rig is powered by a 505-hp Cummins ISX15 with a Fuller RTLO19613 13-speed with 4:56 Meritor rears. The truck’s purple paint scheme is from the 2006 Kenworth color chart.November 17, 2020BusinessFMCSA waives another state’s meal and rest break law requirementsThe U.S. DOT has blocked another state from enforcing state-level laws that require motor carriers that to grant truck drivers periodic meal and rest breaks. Also, is advising truckers along the I-75 corridor of detour routes around the significant closure of the Brent Spence Bridge.November 16, 2020Home2020 Pride & Polish rewind: Among tricked-out classics, a ‘Misfit,’ a ‘Pit Bull’ and one ‘Foolish Habit’See pics and read stories of 2020 champsNovember 16, 2020Custom RigsOklahoma hauler’s restored ’87 Pete359 with original-style interiorNovember 16, 2020Custom Rigs‘Lime gold’ Peterbilt1995 379 with one-of-a-kind paint schemeNovember 15, 2020BusinessNew ‘FreightPower’ point of access to Schneider loadsSchneider Logistics’ new FreightPower app hopes to improve experience of independent owner-operators with the brokerage. In other news: U.S. 95 down to one lane NB and SB Sunday night, and Transport America fleet aims at greater dedicated operations.November 13, 2020Custom RigsSurjit Singh’s 2021 Kenworth W900LThe rig sits on a 295-inch wheelbase and is powered by a 565-hp Cummins X15 with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears. Singh, based in Stockton, California, pulls a 53-foot reefer running from California to the Midwest.November 13, 2020BusinessNavistar, Cummins partnering to develop Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell-powered truckCummins and Navistar announced they will work together on the development of a Class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells. And other news: Circle Logistics adds ‘Book It Now’ feature for Truckstop.com; new cell signal booster from Wilson Electronics.November 12, 2020Previous PagePage 196 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™
