Overdrive StaffCustom RigsAdam Stiles’ 2019 Kenworth W900LThe truck is powered by a 500-hp Cummins X15 Efficiency Series and an 18-speed Eaton-Fuller with 40,000-pound Eaton 3:55 rears. Stiles runs mostly in the Atlantic provinces of Canada hauling dry bulk pneumatic tankers and liquid tankers.February 18, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 17: Annual driver-compensation survey participation sought; truck makers honor top-performing dealers, suppliersEmployers and/or independent contractor lessors among small fleets in the audience invited to participate in annual driver compensation survey, and two truck makers honor, respectively, top performing dealers and consistent supplier companies.February 17, 2020Pride & PolishPride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 28: Dean Bugg’s ‘Low-N-Long’ Pete 359Up this week at No. 28 is Dean Bugg’s “Low-N-Long” Peterbilt 359 from the 2009 Pride & Polish event at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The rig features suicide doors, 10-inch stacks, a 339-inch wheelbase and more.February 17, 2020Hours of ServiceTrucking Law: How to properly log a yard moveNot sure about what constitutes a yard move? Discover what truck drivers need to know about yard moves with this Trucking Law installment on Overdrive.February 17, 2020Custom Rigs‘Loose Off the Farm’2016 LoneStar pulls 51.5-foot step-deck across U.S., CanadaFebruary 17, 2020GearRealWheels’ Twist & Lock HubShield axle coversRealWheels' new axle covers give trucks a custom look while giving drivers easy access to checking air pressure and wheel inspections. Get more details here.February 15, 2020GearOptronics’ smoky LED lampsLineup includes 6-inch oval and 4-inch round stop, tail, turn lamps, moreFebruary 15, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 14: Kenworth, Meritor partner on electric T680; Trucking school owner pleads guilty in bribes caseA former Alabama trucking school owner pleaded guilty to bribing a CDL examiner for preferential treatment for his students taking CDL exams. Kenworth and Meritor are partnering on electric powertrain development for KW’s battery-electric T680E.February 14, 2020Custom RigsAlan Nauss’ 2020 Kenworth W900LThe rig sports a Cummins X15 with 1,850 ft.-lb. of torque and an 18-speed manual. Nauss is based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.February 14, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 13: Love’s opens three new locations in Virginia, Oklahoma, Mississippi; cargo theft ring in IllinoisLove’s opened three new truck stops in Greenville, Virginia; Watonga, Oklahoma; and Flowers, Mississippi. The Illinois DOT is warning truckers of a cargo theft ring at two rest areas on I-80.February 13, 2020Previous PagePage 253 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.
