Overdrive StaffBusinessSpot 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, 2020Custom Rigs2019 Pride & Polish flashback: Top antique combos’85 KW COE, ’81 W900A and an ’80 International COEJanuary 23, 2020Custom RigsTruck show season kicks off next monthPeoria, Illinois, playing host to year’s first showJanuary 23, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 23: Kenworth offering rebate to OOIDA members; new PFJ in Washington stateKenworth and OOIDA have partnered to offer a $1,000 rebate for OOIDA members purchasing new Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 with a 52-inch or larger factory-installed sleeper in 2020. Pilot Flying J opened a new travel stop in Ellensburg, Washington.January 23, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 22: Diesel prices not impacted by rising tension with Iran; N.J. punts on ABC test, for now; Averitt donates $1M to St. JudeFuel pricing experts with EIA and ProMiles noted no significant changes in diesel prices as a result of the recent rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. New Jersey’s legislature passes new contractor laws but punts on ‘ABC’ test — for now. Averitt Express employees donated over $1 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.January 22, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 21: EPA asks for feedback on new truck emissions regs; military Exchange service drivers honored overseasThe EPA wants feedback from the public and trucking industry stakeholders on its proposed Cleaner Trucks Initiative to tighten heavy-duty truck emissions regulation. Two drivers honored for 35 years of service to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service — in Korea and on Okinawa.January 21, 2020Custom RigsJohn Lydick’s 2005 Kenworth W900LHe drives the truck for 3 Nieces Trucking out of Grassflat, Pennsylvania. The rig is powered by a Cat C15 with an Eaton-Fuller 18-speed.January 21, 2020Custom RigsJoe Regalado’s ‘Blue’ 3792000 Pete with Armor Lite end dumpJanuary 17, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 17: Werner to deploy electric Peterbilt 579 in testing; Love’s looks to continue expanding in 2020Werner took possession of a 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric and plans to run the truck for a year on a dedicated route in Southern California. Love’s plans to open 40 new travel center locations in 2020.January 17, 2020Custom RigsBob Adair’s 2016 Kenworth W900The rig is equipped with a Cat 3406E and an 18-speed. He has added seven-inch straight stacks, an RLK visor, custom knobs, 12-Gauge Customs cab and cowl panels and more.January 17, 2020Previous PagePage 258 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
