Overdrive StaffBusinessUnder-21 truckers: FMCSA proposes pilot to allow 18-to-20-year-olds in interstate operationsFMCSA is proposing a pilot program to study whether 18-to-20-year-old truckers should be allowed to drive across state lines. In other news: Circle Logistics now posting daily to NextLoad board.September 4, 2020Custom RigsNetherlands-based Fons van den Berkmortel’s 2000 Peterbilt 379He bought and imported the truck from Nova Scotia in 2007. The rig is powered by a 6NZ Cat C15, which was given a complete overhaul, and an 18-speed Eaton-Fuller.September 4, 2020BusinessComment now on FMCSA’s proposed pilot for shorter 14-hour clock pausesFile your comments now on FMCSA's proposed pilot to allow drivers to pause the 14-hour clock with 30-min.-3-hour breaks. IIHS: Tech reduces crash likelihood.September 3, 2020Partners in BusinessPartners in Business tip: Opt for deadhead over layoversBe prepared to deadhead instead of laying over. Here’s why.September 3, 2020Custom Rigs‘Blood, Sweat and Gass’Matching 2013 389 and Polar tankerSeptember 2, 2020BusinessTruckers received more than 10,000 warnings, citations for traffic violations during Operation Safe Driver WeekLaw enforcement officers issued more than 10,000 citations and warnings to commercial truck drivers for various unsafe driving behaviors during July’s Operation Safe Driver Week. In other news: The big three truck stop chains are honoring truckers throughout September. Action in two trucking-related court cases.September 2, 2020Pride & PolishWatch: 2020 Pride & Polish award ceremonyRobb Mariani emcees the show, announcing seven winnersSeptember 2, 2020GearRealWheels’ stainless steel hub coversThe hub covers are available in 22.5- and 24.5-inch sizesSeptember 1, 2020BusinessSpot rates shot up again in August as supply chain shocks continueRates in the month continued to soar as freight market participants grappled with the shockwaves wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic/shifting consumer habits.September 1, 2020BusinessIRS: Paper 2290 filers, expect delays in processingIRS outlines alternatives for proof of Form 2290 payment given likely delays in Schedule I receipts for paper form filers. In other news: Be wary of increased cargo theft activity Labor Day weekend; certain International HX trucks recalled; women truckers convoying to celebrate first female vote.September 1, 2020Previous PagePage 209 of 1653Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampTurnage, TFX, Oberman, Clifford Hay advance to Small Fleet Champ final roundTurnage & Sons LLC, Thomasville Furniture Xpress, Oberman Logistics and Clifford Hay Inc. -- all are mastering the fine arts of trucking-biz management in myriad ways. Two champs will walk away with the title belts at NASTC's annual conference Oct. 23 in Nashville.Small Fleet ChampTurnage & Sons strikes balance with 29-truck organic milk-haul fleetCustom 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 riseFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
