Overdrive StaffCustom RigsBryan Rogers’ 2001 Peterbilt 379The rig is equipped with a 6NZ Cat C15 single turbo, which has had some work over the years. Its current rebuild has about 200,000 miles on it. When it was rebuilt, it was turned up to 680-hp, where it remains.February 7, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 6: Diesel prices hit two-year low; EFS fuel cards back online; new Love’s in KansasDuring the week ending Feb. 3, the U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel was $2.956, the lowest since the week ending Dec. 25, 2017. Love’s opens new travel stop in Topeka, Kansas. EFS and Fleet One fuel cards are back online after an outage Wednesday.February 6, 2020BusinessWeek to week rates thaw — drip, drip, drip into FebruaryNational average spot truckload rates for major segments other than flatbed entered February in a slow-motion slide after closing out January at their lowest points in two months.February 6, 2020BusinessCybersecurity 101: Hackers aim for owner-operators with malware attacksCybersecurity programs and software can help protect your data from hackers in the event of a ransomware attack. Learn more with Overdrive's Cybersecurity 101.February 5, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 5: HHG mover pleads guilty to racketeering; trucker named Highway Angel for assisting at accident scene; enclosed car hauler recognizedA Florida-based household goods mover pleaded guilty to racketeering charges stemming from a HHG moving scheme. A trucker was named a Highway Angel by TCA for helping at the scene of an accident involving a van and two trucks. WIT honoree Jacinda Duran hauls enclosed car carriers for Plycar Transportation.February 5, 2020BusinessSpot rates hold steady to start 2020Per-mile rates on the spot market continued to hum along in January, according to data from Truckstop.com, which compiles rates data from its broker-carrier transactions.February 4, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 4: Meritor supplying powertrains for electric heavy-duty Peterbilt trucks; trucking co. owners ordered to forfeit nearly $1.5MPeterbilt has named Meritor the supplier for electric powertrains for its heavy-duty 579EV and 520EV battery-powered electric trucks. The former owners of a Utah-based trucking company were ordered to forfeit nearly $1.5 million as a result of a wire fraud scheme. Cargo Chief carrier management platform for brokers now sorting carriers’ lanes by “headhaul” and “backhaul” options.February 4, 2020Custom RigsZachary Olson’s 2017 Kenworth W900He uses the rig to haul any flatbed freight he can fit on his trailer. The truck is powered by a 475-hp Cat C15 with an 18-speed Eaton-Fuller.February 4, 2020VoicesPOLL: What’s been your view of the impeachment, now that an end appears in sight?With the impeachment of President Donald Trump nearing and end and with the Senate expected to vote to acquit, which of these choices best summarizes your view of the entire nearly two-week process.February 4, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Feb. 3: Driver training rule delay comment period opens Tuesday; New York wants to crack down on overweight, overheight trucksThe comment period for FMCSA’s plan to delay the entry-level driver training rule opens Tuesday. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed increased fines for overweight and overheight trucks on truck-restricted parkways near New York City. TCA has named its 20 “Best Fleets to Drive For” for 2020.February 3, 2020Previous PagePage 255 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
