Overdrive StaffBusinessNews roundup, Jan. 28: Supreme Court won’t hear OOIDA’s challenge to increasing PA Turnpike tolls; little reader support for ABC tests; longtime Talladega trucker passes awayThe U.S. Supreme Court denied OOIDA’s request to hear its case against the increasing Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls. A sizable majority of Overdrive readers against the ABC test for the independent contractor classification as too simplistic//broad for trucking.January 28, 2020Custom RigsTerry Carnahan’s 1979 Kenworth W900AThe rig sports a Cummins 400 Big Cam III with a 13-speed and 3:70 rears.January 28, 2020VoicesPOLL: What sources do you use to check an unfamiliar broker’s credit?When you’re weighing the decision to do business with a broker you may be unfamiliar with, what sources for creditworthiness information do you most often use, whether a partner factoring company or load board source of information or a full-blown credit report? (Or nothing or no need at all…)January 27, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 27: Waymo testing autonomous trucks in Texas; Dual dashcam integrates with TransfloTransflo has added the AI-12 Dual Facing Dashcam solution by Surfsight as part of its Mobile+ suite of digital and telematics products. Plus: Google sister company Waymo is taking steps to test autonomous big rigs in Texas.January 27, 2020BusinessRoadcheck inspection blitz set for early MayNo truck driver wants to encounter an out-of-service violation. Prepare for the 2020 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Roadcheck inspections with Overdrive.January 27, 2020Pride & PolishPride & Polish rewind: 2019 Paint – Combo winnersA 2015 Pete 389 with a car hauler, and a 2010 KW with a conestogaJanuary 25, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 24: Pilot Flying J rebranding to Pilot Company; RIDOT renumbering I-195 exits; Mack continues NASCAR partnershipPilot Flying J is rebranding all of its businesses to bring them under the new Pilot Company umbrella. Mack Trucks and NASCAR renewed their agreement to keep Mack as the “Official Hauler of NASCAR.” Rhode Island’s DOT next week resumes exit-renumbering along I-195, with I-95 on deck later this year.January 24, 2020Custom RigsAndrew Soucy’s 2001 Western Star 4964EXIt’s powered by a 525-hp Cummins N14 with a 13-speed overdrive and 3:42 rears. The engine got a fresh rebuild at 1.2 million miles, but the transmission and rears are still untouched.January 24, 2020Custom RigsClassic Peterbilt needlenoseLouisiana fleet’s 1959 Pete 351January 23, 2020BusinessSpot freight in the last week: Rates dip, but flatbed demand shows off-season promiseAfter a relatively strong start to the month, spot van and reefer rates slipped below December averages during the week ending Jan. 19. There was, however, better news for flatbed haulers as rates crept higher on the strength of new oil and gas projects.January 23, 2020Previous PagePage 257 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
