Overdrive StaffLifeCanadian truck drivers busted in Illinois with $40M in cocaineAn Illinois State Police trooper discovered more than 1,100 pounds of cocaine in a truck during an inspection. Also: Former Calif. fleet exec sentenced for embezzling from company; FMCSA's MCSAC to meet this month; Pilot donates $50K to Folds of Honor.December 4, 2024BusinessHeniff purchases 30-truck Hagen Johnson | The Thanksgiving spot market freight lullTerms of the Heniff Transportation Systems-30-truck Hagen Johnson Trucking deal were not disclosed. Also: Be on the lookout for opportunity in brokered-freight markets this week. Post-Thanksgiving rates typically rise for dry vans/reefers.December 3, 2024LifeDrug trafficker claims she worked with truck drivers in operationIn an interview with DEA agents, a drug trafficker said she used truck operators for illegal loads moving from Mexico to the U.S.. Also: New Pilot opens in east Alabama; truck driver honored for helping move disabled car from travel lanes.November 29, 2024LifeNHTSA: Truck-involved fatalities down in first half of 2024Total truck-involved fatalities are estimated to be down 1% from the first half of 2023, with passenger vehicle occupant fatalities in truck-involved crashes down 6%. Also: Love's expands Speedco, truck wash network.November 28, 2024LifeDrug smuggling attempts worth millions busted at borderBorder officials recently discovered $3.7 million in meth in a load of crushed marble stone, and $880K in cocaine in a load of broccoli. Also: Drug testing firm to get ahead of eventual oral fluid testing option with specimen collection training.November 27, 2024RegulationsFossil fuel company exec picked to lead Energy DepartmentChris Wright, founder of Liberty Energy, is viewed as a fossil fuel "pragmatist." Also: Pre-Thanksgiving rates bump; Mack, Volvo dealer expands with acquisition in the Midwest; driver named Highway Angel for helping pedestrians involved in hit-and-run.November 26, 2024LifeThanksgiving cargo theft trends: CargoNet reveals nearly $8M lostThe firm has tracked 174 cargo thefts over the last five Thanksgiving holidays. Also: CARB approves more funding for small-business ZEV transition; crude oil fleet asks FMCSA to allow pulsating brake light module on trucks.November 22, 2024VoicesPOLL: Your view of FMCSA's broker transparency proposal?It's a 78-pager of a notice issued earlier this week, we know, but: If you've now had time to digest the details, do you think the changes, if implemented, stand to materially impact rates and/or brokered-freight market dynamics? Weigh in here.November 22, 2024RegulationsTrucker rips off a loading bay door -- preventable?Trucker John Doe was backing into a loading bay when, suddenly, the motorized bay door closed on his trailer. Could the accident, ultimately damaging the door extensively, be anything other than nonpreventable?November 22, 2024RegulationsFMCSA gives another week to comment on broker-suspension/bonding rules delayEarlier this month, FMCSA proposed to delay the compliance date for a rule impacting bonding requirements and suspension procedures for brokers. Also: Bill to streamline TWIC, hazmat credentialing advances; Truck Parking Club's expansion continues; more.November 21, 2024Previous PagePage 26 of 1649Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsCalifornia’s ‘smog check’ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapproveEPA's proposal would keep the Clean Truck Check regulation in place for heavy-duty vehicles registered in California, but would disapprove the reg's out-of-state and out-of-country applicability.CSA's Data TrailToughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks offRegulationsState Department pauses truck driving visas: Who is and isn't impactedBusinessHigh-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize haulingFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
