Overdrive StaffBusinessNews roundup, May 14: Trump chief of staff pledges dialogue on independents’ issuesFleet Advantage has designed a new “Sale-Leaseback” program for truckers to use excess or older equipment as a cash-flow tool to offset down revenues. During a visit with D.C. demonstrators Wednesday, Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows pledged ongoing dialogue on independents’ issues.May 14, 2020Overdrive RadioOver the Road episode 7: Long Haul Paul’s Haul of FameIn this week's special episode, host Paul Marhoefer passes the mic around to some of his heroes, who share tales of trucking’s past and so much more.May 14, 2020BusinessNews roundup, May 13: FMCSA extends coronavirus HOS waiver; OOIDA asks for end to overweight exemptionThe U.S. DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its nationwide hours of service exemption for drivers hauling loads as part of COVID-19 relief, and OOIDA calls for an end to COVID overweight exemption.May 13, 2020BusinessCybersecurity 101: The crisis amidst the crisis — truckers remain vulnerable targets for cyber attacks amid pandemicOwner-operators should implement and maintain cybersecurity measures to ward off potential threats. Is your trucking business safe from cyberattacks?May 13, 2020BusinessNews roundup, May 12: Speed-focused inspection blitz slated for July; Pete brings back ‘Pride & Class’ 389Law enforcement will be paying closer attention to unsafe driving behaviors, especially speeding, of both truck and car drivers July 12-18 as part of the CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week. Peterbilt brings back 389 Pride & Class. Expedite Expo 2020 rescheduled for October.May 12, 2020Custom RigsKenneth Robinette’s 2020 Peterbilt 579Kenneth Robinette hauls flatbed freight with this 2020 Peterbilt 579, which features a depiction of Jesus Christ on the cross on the side of the sleeper.May 12, 2020BusinessNews round-up, May 11: CDC issues trucker-specific guidance for COVID-19CDC issued new guidance to help protect truckers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Users of the Geotab telematics platform are now able to integrate PrePass’ Motion app within Geotab’s service. The American Truck Historical Society is still accepting entrants for its first-ever virtual truck show through Friday, May 15.May 11, 2020Pride & PolishPride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 16: Mike Lemley’s ‘Cathouse’ 379Up this week at No. 16 is Mustang, Oklahoma-based Mike Lemley’s 2000 Peterbilt 379, “Cathouse.” The truck’s LED headlights can be set to rotate through a 27-color rotation, and the bright red color scheme is carried through to the interior.May 11, 2020BusinessNews roundup, May 8: International, Triumph distributing masks, hand sanitizer to truckersInternational and Triumph Business Capital are partnering to provide hand sanitizer and masks for truckers. Circle Logistics’ new bulk division is moving ethanol nationwide for hand sanitizer production. I-95 South lane closures this weekend in Rhode Island.May 8, 2020Custom RigsWes Christensen’s 2018 Peterbilt 389The rig is powered by a Cummins X15 with an 18-speed. It also features a PDI intake and compound turbo with Bully Dog programming and an AirDog fuel system.May 8, 2020Previous PagePage 231 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 Small Fleet Champs among these finalists 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
