Overdrive StaffBusinessStep by step: What you can do if you suspect COVID-19 symptoms on the roadIf you experience suspected coronavirus symptoms while on the road as a truck driver, learn what steps you should take to ensure your own safety and others.March 25, 2020BusinessNews roundup, March 24: Paccar, Daimler limiting truck production; states issuing special overweight permits for coronavirus relief haulersPaccar and Daimler announced Tuesday they are limiting truck production over the next two weeks. Ohio and Illinois are issuing special overweight permits for COVID-19 relief haulers. Drivewyze has added Pennsylvania rest area open and closed alerts to its notification system. More than 35,000 Peterbilts are included in two recalls.March 24, 2020Custom RigsBen Babcock’s 2019 International LoneStarThe truck is powered by a Cummins X15 with a 10-speed and sits on a 260-inch wheelbase.March 24, 2020BusinessNews roundup, March 23: Navistar halts truck production; Uber Freight offering meal credits, sanitation kits to small carriersUber Freight is offering meals credits and more to small carriers. Navistar is suspending truck production during the COVID-19 pandemic. CVSA is hosting a webinar Wednesday to go over safety concerns dealing with roadside inspections. Love’s is converting its self-service dining options to full-service.March 23, 2020Pride & PolishPride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 23: Kenneth Fisher’s 1997 Peterbilt 379Up this week at No. 23 is Kenneth Fisher’s 1997 Peterbilt 379 with green flame graphics. Fisher, who was a firefighter, wanted fire on his truck, so he added the dark green and lime green flames to the mocha pearl paint scheme.March 23, 2020Custom Rigs‘The Mothership’Graphics, other mods highlight couple’s 2012 T660March 20, 2020BusinessNews roundup, March 20: Goodyear, Bridgestone suspend tire production over COVID-19; AV truck maker Starksy officially closesEffective March 23, Michigan will lift some seasonal weight restrictions in lower part of the state for COVID-19 relief supply haulers.March 20, 2020BusinessNews roundup, March 19: TBS offering free meals to drivers Friday, ATA asks Trump for trucking supportTBS Factoring is offering truckers in Oklahoma City on Friday free lunch. ATA has asked the White House for greater COVID relief support.March 19, 2020BusinessGreen light, for now, on May 5-7 RoadcheckEven amidst the coronavirus outbreak, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says it's annual international roadcheck is still a go and set for May 5-7, 2020.March 19, 2020BusinessFMCSA expands COVID-related HOS waivers to include fuel, raw materials and moreThe U.S. DOT late Friday announced it has suspended hours of service regulations for any interstate truck driver or bus driver hauling loads or people related to responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.March 18, 2020Previous PagePage 246 of 1653Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsRoadcheck results: 10K vehicles, 3K drivers sidelined for OOS violationsDuring the 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz in May, inspectors found more than 81% of trucks and 94% of drivers had no out-of-service violations. Brakes, hours of service, no-CDL among top violation categories.EquipmentPresident Trump updates timeline for heavy-duty truck tariffs, adds medium-duty trucksOverdrive ExtraLast cafe for 1,200 miles -- Lyman, Wyoming: ReportSmall Fleet ChampTurnage, TFX, Oberman, Clifford Hay advance to Small Fleet Champ final roundFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
