Overdrive StaffVoicesPOLL: Have you taken steps to get ready for the drug/alcohol database (now live)?Update: Whether you’re an independent/small fleet needing to designate your consortium/testing provider or a leased or company driver advised to double-check your information associated with the newly-live database of test results, have you done so as of today?January 6, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 3: St. Christopher Fund surpasses $3 million in giving; Indiana hosting job fair for former Celadon employeesThe St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund has given $3 million in financial assistance on behalf of truckers and their families since 2008. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is hosting an online job fair for former Celadon employees on Jan. 8.January 3, 2020Custom RigsDavid Swallop’s 1985 Freightliner FLC120The rig is Swallop’s daily driver, which he uses hauling frac sand in the oil fields.January 3, 2020Pride & PolishA look back: Top combos from 2019 Pride & PolishTop three combos from GATSJanuary 1, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Dec. 30: Drivers will be drug tested at a random rate of 50% in 2020, routing software integrates ELD data, new KW dealerFMCSA will double the random drug-testing rate in 2020 after a rise in positive test results, based on sampling, to 1% industry-wide. Paragon’s route-optimization software now capable of integrating Geotab ELD data. And the skinny on Rihm Kenworth’s new Mankato, Minn. facility.December 30, 2019BusinessNews roundup, Dec. 26: 75-truck fleet closed doors ahead of Christmas, new connected Dashcam launched, load-tracking proliferation and preference exploredOhio-based 75-truck fleet GDS Express closed shop last week. NexTraq launches new forward-facing in-cab HD video camera system, in-cab views optional. And: A tracking provider asks, What’s your preferred tracking method, when it comes to technology.December 26, 2019LifeTrucking companies, organizations recognized for holiday givingTrucking industry image group Trucking Moves America Forward this week recognized a number of industry organizations and companies that have given back to their local communities during the holiday season.December 23, 2019BusinessNews round-up, Dec. 23: Lawsuit challenges California A.B. 5 construction-trucking provision; New parts lookup siteA new lawsuit from the Western States Trucking Association challenges California’s A.B. 5 stiff construction trucking provisions. Diesel Laptops launches an open-beta parts-lookup tool available free of charge.December 23, 2019BusinessNews roundup, Dec. 20: Annual cargo theft warnings; DOT giving $50k for anti-trafficking ideas; freight-booking updates from Convoy, Truckstop.comCargo theft recording firms offer recommendations for combating cargo theft during the holidays. U.S. DOT awarding $50,000 for a human trafficking prevention idea. Digital broker Convoy says all loads are now booked without human intervention. Truckstop.com adds ‘Book It Now’ to LoadRunner.December 20, 2019Custom RigsArchived: ‘RisslerBilt’ 379Owner-op’s home-built ’96 PeteDecember 20, 2019Previous PagePage 261 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 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
