Overdrive StaffBusinessNews roundup, Feb. 12: Rhode Island proposes truck toll increase; UCR fees set for 2020RIDOT is proposing to increase truck tolls at the soon-to-be-open gantry along I-95 at Oxford Street, south of Providence, to make up for the elimination of another toll gantry nearby. New Unified Carrier Registration fees in 2020 will be reduced between $3 and $2,712, depending on the number of vehicles owned or operated by the companies.February 12, 2020VoicesPOLL: Do you cook in the truck?Anybody ever tell you food never tasted so good until you made it yourself? With anecdotal reports of more operators putting culinary skills to work in in-cab kitchens, which of these choices bet describes how often you’re the chef on your rig?February 11, 2020Reader RigsMike Vincent’s 2012 Peterbilt 389The rig is powered by a 600-hp Cummins ISX with an 18-speed Eaton-Fuller. Vincent hauls general freight, aggregates and end dump mostly in Ontario and Quebec for Atlantic Freightlines.February 11, 2020Overdrive RadioA bridge to truckers’ ‘unaltered’ stories: The ‘Over the Road’ podcast from Overdrive and PRX’s RadiotopiaThe Over the Road podcast, hosted by longtime hauler Paul Marhoefer, consists of eight episodes voicing the trials, triumphs and stories of American truckers.February 11, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 11: NYC cracking down on overweight trucks on I-278; Las Vegas U.S. 95 closure tonight; driver recognized for helping motorist after rollover crashNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio established a new task force within the NYPD to step up enforcement of truck weight restrictions on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, part of I-278. An H.O. Wolding driver stopped to help a motorist who was trapped under his car after being ejected during a rollover crash.February 11, 2020Pride & PolishPride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 29: Ben Cadle’s 2013 Freightliner CoronadoUp this week is Augusta, Georgia-based Ben Cadle’s 2013 Freightliner Coronado, “Dream Catcher,” which won first place in the Bobtail – 2011 and Newer category at GATS Pride & Polish in 2015.February 10, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 10: Texas dealer relocates; farmers sue C.H. Robinson over ag rulesA group of farmers sued C.H. Robinson for allegedly overcharging customers for produce transportation, then concealing the profits from the farmers – a violation of agriculture regulations. The Performance Truck Kenworth dealer in Bryan-College Station, Texas has relocated to a newly constructed $7 million facility.February 10, 2020Custom Rigs1966 Kenworth W900AClassic KW reborn to deliver trailersFebruary 8, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 7: Cargo theft numbers increased in 2019; truckers arrested for human, drug smuggling attempts at borderThe total number of cargo thefts in the U.S. increased in 2019 over the previous year, while the average values of those thefts decreased, according to SensiGuard. Truckers were arrested at the border for attempting to smuggle immigrants and drugs into the U.S. The FreightWeb broker launched what it calls its “Partial Truckload” service, backed by funding from $3 million in venture funding.February 7, 2020GearOptronics’ LED lightsFour-inch round stop, tail, turn, backup lampsFebruary 7, 2020Previous PagePage 254 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.
