Overdrive StaffCustom Rigs‘Color of Money’Bryce Transport’s ’07 379 Legacy EditionFebruary 22, 2020BusinessOverdrive recognized for coverage of ELD mandate, driver coercion regs and California contractor disputeOverdrive has been named a finalist for four Jesse H. Neal Awards, which recognize exemplary work in business journalism. Details here.February 21, 2020GearIMI’s aluminum wheel cleaning systemThree-part process washes, cleans, finishes aluminum wheelsFebruary 21, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 21: Connecticut guv temporarily backs off truck tolls; flooding prompts HOS suspension in AlabamaConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is hitting the brakes, for now, on his plan for trucks-only tolls while the state legislature wrestles over calling the bill to a vote. State of emergency in Alabama suspends hours regs for emergency relief haulers. New food options at PFJ truck stops.February 21, 2020Custom RigsDan Cohen’s 2000 Freightliner FLD120The rig features a 1996-model 410-hp Cat C12, which he bought in 2012 after the original C12 blew less than a year after he purchased the truck.February 21, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 20: Jayne Denham to headline MATS concert; I-10, I-17 closures set for Phoenix this weekendJayne Denham will headline the MATS concert on Friday, March 27, in Louisville, Kentucky. Crews will close sections of I-10, I-17 and Loops 101, 202 and 303 near Phoenix this weekend. A new TA Express opened in Salina, Utah. Knight-Swift is participating in a pilot of DAT’s new Book Now instant freight-booking feature.February 20, 2020BusinessSpot rates bottoming out?Weekly declines in freight rates for the week ending in Feb. 16 were small, indicating demand is increasing and rates may be bottoming out. More here.February 20, 2020Overdrive Radio‘Over the Road’ episode 1: The biggest tailgate in truckingIn the debut episode, “Over the Road” visits the 2019 Mid-America Trucking Show to discuss the ELD mandate and the potential for change in hours of service.February 20, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 19: G.W. Bridge remains worst interchange for truck congestion; I-70 in Kansas City closing in both directions this weekendThe intersection of I-95 and State Route 4 near the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is the worst freight bottleneck in the country, according to ATRI. A rest area along I-4 in Florida will be converted to trucks-only. A portion of I-70 in Kansas City will close in both directions this weekend.February 19, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 18: Trucker shot by security guard over reserved parking space; TA recognized by Truckers Against TraffickingA truck driver was allegedly shot by a security guard during an altercation over a reserved parking space at a truck stop. TravelCenters of America was recognized by Truckers Against Trafficking for its work with the organization. Knight-Swift is integrating Truckstop.com’s Book It Now system for the company’s owner-operators.February 18, 2020Previous PagePage 252 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
