Overdrive StaffCustom RigsGary Cox’s 2005 Kenworth W900LThe truck sports a 550-hp Cat with a 13-speed and has 1.6 million miles on the odometer.August 11, 2020BusinessThrough August 2: Truckload demand pushing rates upFor the week ending Aug. 2, all three equipment types -- van, flatbed, and reefer -- featured improving demand in spot markets. Learn more here on Overdrive.August 10, 2020BusinessCVSA’s Roadcheck returns to duty in just 30 daysCVSA has rescheduled its annual International Roadcheck inspection blitz.August 10, 2020Pride & PolishPride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 3: Bill Rethwisch’s 2012 Peterbilt 389Up this week at No. 3 is “Dreamsicle,” a 2012 Peterbilt 389 with a matching Polar tanker owned by Wisconsin-based Bill Rethwisch. The truck won the 2013 Pride & Polish Working Combo National Championship.August 10, 2020BusinessCoalition calls for amended tax treatment of PPP fundsSpecifically, the groups want Congress to clarify that businesses are able to deduct business expenses paid for by loans that are forgiven. In other news: Wallwork Kenworth relocated its Williston, North Dakota, location to an upgraded site, and WIT honored its top women-owned companies in trucking.August 7, 2020Custom RigsSteven Roberson’s 2019 Peterbilt 389The rig is powered by a 565-hp Cummins X15 with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears.August 7, 2020Custom RigsClassic rigs from 1985-1987An ’85 International 9370, ’85 Kenworth K100E, ’87 Pete 379 and moreAugust 6, 2020GearRoadWorks’ stainless steel frame stepsCompatible with all Peterbilt models, the steps utilize the factory frame for simple installation, so no drilling is required.August 5, 2020BusinessShell Rotella SuperRigs moves to virtual eventShell Rotella SuperRigs will be held online in a virtual format with entries being accepted Aug. 10-21. In other news, Trucker Tools has inked a new partnership with the TVC Pro-Driver legal-services subscription plan, and the Bandit Big Rig racing series returns to action this weekend in Indiana.August 5, 2020BusinessFMCSA interprets sod grass as ‘agricultural commodity’An FMCSA response to an hours of service waiver request codifies sod turfgrass as an agricultural commodity, at least until the agency’s rulemaking in the works to clarify ag commodities is finalized. Drivewyze adds new bypass locations in Montana and Illinois. Thermo King expanded “Blue Track” service model at dealers.August 4, 2020Previous PagePage 215 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
