Overdrive StaffRegulations4,000 tickets, warnings issued to truckers during Operation Safe Driver WeekThe annual unsafe-driving enforcement initiative targeting cars and trucks resulted in nearly 6,000 total tickets/citations and warnings being issued. Also: Fleet owner hit for loan fraud; new Landstar facility includes parking; latest Highway Angel.November 19, 2024RegulationsKeep Tracking, Rollingtrans ELDs removed from 'Registered Devices' listFMCSA removed three devices from its Registered ELDs list Monday, requiring carriers and drivers to discontinue using them. Also: Nikola recalls battery-electric trucks; North Carolina reminds drivers to stay on truck routes; two new TA Express locations.November 18, 2024Pride & PolishBest of the best: 2024 Pride & Polish champs revealedAfter dozens of entries and hundreds of online votes from Overdrive readers, five champions have been crowned in Overdrive's 2024 Pride & Polish virtual custom-rigs competition.November 15, 2024RegulationsUnannounced hazmat blitz nets nearly 600 violationsCVSA's annual unannounced hazmat inspection blitz had a roughly 14.6% violation rate. Also: One-day inspection blitz in Lewisville, Texas, has 43% OOS rate; Sheetz opens 50th truck-friendly location; latest Highway Angel.November 15, 2024BusinessOptimistic for freight turnaround? You're not alone, survey showsA third-quarter survey from Bloomberg and Truckstop showed market optimism among respondents, though some eye a market exit. Also: Goodyear Highway Hero Award nominations open; credit card fees added to Mackinac Bridge toll.November 14, 2024LifeExtra-spicy haul: $31 million in meth found in serrano-pepper loadU.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the contraband inbound to the U.S. from Mexico in Pharr, Texas. Also: PS Logistics acquires 45-truck Louisiana fleet; fleet owner elected mayor of Portland, Oregon; new Missouri Love's.November 13, 2024LifeOverhaul: Cargo theft continues rise | N.H. superload moving for two overnightsThe theft recording firm noted a 6.2% increase in the third quarter of this year from the second quarter, and a 7% increase from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024. Also: Lease-purchase task force's next meeting moved; New Hampshire super-load moving overnight; more.November 12, 2024EquipmentWidespread ECU recall hits a whopping 105K International trucksInternational joins Volvo and Mack to issue large recalls in the wake of a recent Bendix ECU recall. Also: Additional recall from International over axle hub lubrication; Autocar terminal tractor recall; latest Highway Angel.November 11, 2024LifeIn-progress cargo theft attempt busted in SoCalBarstow, California, police responded to a call about an in-progress cargo theft and arrested seven perpetrators. Also: Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association opens registration for annual Specialized Transportation Symposium; latest Highway Angel.November 8, 2024Small Fleet ChampSmall Fleet Champs Paul Rissler Transportation, C.W. Express emerge victoriousIndiana-headquartered C.W. and Rissler, out of Missouri, took home the 2024 Small Fleet Champ title belts after the final round in Nashville, Tennessee, during a special event at NASTC's "best three days in trucking" annual conference.November 8, 2024Previous PagePage 37 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsFMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?Owner-operators pushed to allow CDL trainers to self-certify their compliance with federal regs. Now FMCSA seeks to stop that, but who is really to blame?Business10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?RegulationsTrump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to knowCustom RigsLike-new 2000 Freightliner cabover another horse in Everhart's stableFeatured SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
