Overdrive StaffBusinessWyoming adding winter truck parking to I-80Wyoming DOT has started a multi-year project to bring more truck parking to I-80 for when the intestate is closed for winter weather. And other news: Pilot is raising money for Wreaths Across America; a trucker named a Highway Angel for helping after a crash.October 23, 2020RegulationsTrucking Law: Busting myths about inspection regulationsDaily commercial vehicle inspections are an important task for truck drivers, but do you know what is actually required by the FMCSA? Check out these myths.October 23, 2020Custom RigsDan Chartrand’s 2019 Peterbilt 389The rig sits on a 268-inch wheelbase and features a double frame, 46,000-pound rear ends with full lockers on a Neway air ride and 13,200-pound front axle on air ride. It’s powered by a Paccar MX13 with an 18-speed on 3:91 rears.October 23, 2020BusinessTrucker who drove into crowd of protesters in Minnesota now facing chargesThe driver of a tanker that drove into a large crowd of protesters in Minneapolis in May is now being charged with two crimes. Other news: Diesel engineers looking at new ways to boost fuel economy, reduce emissions; NASTC’s 2020 Driver of the Year team announced; moreOctober 22, 2020Partners in BusinessPartners in Business tip: Log your spendingIn the latest Partners in Business program post, we're discussing how to keep track of your spending. This means every purchase.October 22, 2020BusinessOOIDA’s Truckers for Troops campaign kicking off in NovemberOOIDA’s annual Truckers for Troops care package campaign will be held Nov. 9-16. And other news: A South Florida moving company and its owner were ordered to pay $275,000 in penalties and legal fees for a HHG moving fraud scheme.October 21, 2020BusinessRates and demand cooling over last two weeks in spot marketDAT Freight & Analytics notes spot freight rates remain high relative to last year, but current load-to-truck ratios have slipped for the second straight week.October 21, 2020BusinessVetting brokers’ credit before taking a loadWhen you agree to haul a load for a broker, you are extending credit to that broker, veteran owner-ops note. It’s important to vet the credit risk you’re taking to prevent getting stuck with the load with no compensation. Here’s how.October 20, 2020BusinessMore individuals charged in staged-accident fraud schemeThe U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana announced Oct. 16 it has charged four more people in widespread staged-accident scheme. In other news: Latest Highway Angel rescued two trapped in burning car; New port carrier-focused TMS software.October 20, 2020Custom Rigs‘Pull Me Over Red’ Pete 359One-of-a-kind build of classic Peterbilt modelOctober 20, 2020Previous PagePage 200 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