Overdrive StaffCustom RigsSteve Bollin’s 2005 Freightliner Classic XLBollin runs a pre-EGR 60 Series Detroit with a 13-speed Eaton-Fuller. He uses the rig to pull a Mac flatbed with a conestoga tarp system hauling steel and auto parts throughout the Midwest.February 28, 2020BusinessSmall spot market improvements occurring at typical seasonal rates low pointSeasonally, we’re in the month that is usually the low point for spot rates during the year. The national average van rate in February is the lowest since May 2019, when it was also $1.79 a mile. However, the line-haul average rate (minus a calculated average surcharge) at that time was $1.47, 4 cents lower than where we are now.February 27, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 27: TQL data breach potentially exposed carriers’ bank account numbersA data breach of TQL’s IT systems could have exposed tax ID and bank account numbers of a number of carriers in the company’s system. An empty tractor-trailer ban is in place in the New York State Thruway (I-90) due to a winter storm. Love’s opened a new location in Madera, California. Partial load consolidating brokerage platform raises $50M in venture funding.February 27, 2020Overdrive RadioListen: The Channel One-Nine Special from ‘Over the Road’ — CB handlesThe Channel One Nine Special is a special series for Over the Road podcast listeners. This week we discuss CB handles with Mike "Mustang" Crawford.February 27, 2020Custom Rigs2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs set for Texas Motor SpeedwayThe 2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show will be held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas and will take place June 4-6. More details on Overdrive.February 26, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 26: Clearinghouse checks in CVSA’s updated out-of-service criteriaUnder new CVSA out-of-service criteria, drivers who fail a drug test reported to the new drug and alcohol Clearinghouse will be placed out of service if found to be operating before cleared for duty after April 1. Truckers busted with $12M worth of cocaine, meth in Arizona. Trucking co. employee sentenced for role in emissions violations.February 26, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 25: More than $18M seized from load of broccoli at border; 61 drivers laid off by Illinois-based carrierMore than $18 million worth of meth and other narcotics were found in a load of broccoli at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. An Illinois-based carrier announced it will close a Wisconsin terminal, laying off 61 drivers. A driver was named a Highway Angel for helping prevent an accident.February 25, 2020Custom RigsKyle Bradley’s 1992 Ford LTL 9000 AeromaxThe rig is powered by a 12.7-liter Detroit with an Eaton 9-speed.February 25, 2020Pride & PolishPride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 27: Doug Fisher’s 2007 Pete, ‘The Gambler’Up this week is Doug Fisher’s 2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Legacy Edition, “The Gambler.” The rig’s paint job is a nod to the 1980 film by the same name starring Kenny Rogers.February 24, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 24: Weight restrictions in Michigan; UPS seeks waiver for student drivers to pull doubles; Expediting drivetrain component ordersMichigan began enforcing spring weight restrictions on certain highways Monday. UPS is petitioning FMCSA for a waiver to allow its student drivers to pull doubles while holding a commercial learner’s permit. Meritor launches new “Drivetrain on Demand” expedited ordering process for drivetrain components.February 24, 2020Previous PagePage 251 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
