Overdrive StaffCustom RigsMichael Perry’s 2016 Peterbilt 389The rig is powered by a 750-hp Cummins ISX with an 18-speed and 3:25 rears. The truck is painted Coca-Cola Red, which Perry says is very bright when cleaned up.December 20, 2019Electronic Logging DevicesELDs create volumes of data, and vendors are putting it to use for truckers — and themselvesIn this story from June, Overdrive explored in depth what ELD providers and other companies do with the data that truckers generate from electronic logging devices. Mostly free from any regulation, ELD vendors are free to compile and monetize drivers’ data, or put it to use to create new services.December 19, 2019BusinessOn-haul reports: Trucker-involved double shooting in Florida, driver shot in road rage incidentSeveral truck drivers have recently been involved in highway incidents, including a double shooting involving multiple truckers, a trucker who was shot at while driving, and two drivers arrested for attempting to smuggle illegal immigrants across the border.December 19, 2019BusinessNews roundup, Dec. 19: 2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar available; new no-fee quick-pay optionThe 2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar is now on sale. LoadDelivered, the freight management division of Capstone Logistics, launched a new “QuickPay+” program with “free, one-day payments,” the company says. A new Flying J opened in Jurupa Valley, California.December 19, 2019BusinessNews roundup, Dec. 18: OOIDA vid shows owner-operators how to sign-up for DOT Clearinghouse; Truckers deliver 600 loads of wreaths to veterans cemeteriesTruckers delivered 600 truckloads of wreaths, totaling 2.2 million wreaths, to cemeteries across the country for Wreaths Across America Day. Love’s will add 40 Bojangles restaurants to stores in Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas and Mississippi. OOIDA instruction video shows truckers how to register for CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.December 18, 2019Custom RigsBrady Hutchings’ 2020 Peterbilt 389He uses the rig to haul fresh and frozen fish to Boston, as well as produce out of Montreal. The truck sports a 500-hp Cummins C15 with an 18-speed Eaton-Fuller.December 17, 2019BusinessNews roundup, Dec. 16: Group seeks regulatory relief for deaf truckers; Love’s reopens Tacoma, Wash., locationThe National Association of the Deaf is petitioning the FMCSA to remove the requirement for interstate truckers to be able to hear. Love’s reopened its Tacoma, Washington store, which has been closed since September 2018 for renovations.December 16, 2019GearAmerican Racing’s wheel series for trucksAvailable in four designs and finished in satin black or bright luster polish.December 15, 2019Custom RigsHarley-themed 379Robert Moneypenny’s ‘Wildside’ PeteDecember 13, 2019BusinessNews roundup, Dec. 13: Group protests apparent training rule delay; FDA warns product marketers, public on CBD safety, legalityThe TruckerNation organization has told FMCSA it no longer wants to be involved with the “Our Roads, Our Safety” campaign. The move is intended to express disapproval of the agency’s reported intent to delay the Entry Level Driver Training rule by as much as two years’ time. FDA issues warning letters to CBD product marketers on safety of products.December 13, 2019Previous PagePage 262 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
