Overdrive StaffLife'All roads in Western NC should be considered closed': NCDOTParts of I-26, I-40 washed out after transportation infrastructure proved outmoded in the task of weathering an intense amount of rainfall in multiple states, perhaps nowhere more dramatically than in Western North Carolina.September 28, 2024EquipmentRigDig Truck History Reports now include recall information | Trucker cleared after crashRigDig Truck History Reports, available via Overdrive, now feature information about all manufacturer recalls recorded by NHTSA. Also: Fleet owner gets 25 years in drug trafficking case; no charges for trucker in fatal crash; new One9 stop in New Mexico.September 27, 2024RegulationsCongress moves on bills to ease vets' access to CDLs, streamline TSA credentialingOne bill moves to the president's desk for a signature, while another still needs full House and Senate approval. Also: Former fleet owner sentenced for defrauding shippers; HHG fraud scheme sentencing; PrePass adds GPS verification for tolls.September 26, 2024LifeFMCSA waives CDL citizenship-proof requirement in Ore. | Landstar owner-op win '25 KWLandstar-leased Stacie Simmons won the T680 during the BCO Appreciation Days event. Also: Oregon granted waiver to issue CDLs to U.S. residents from the "Freely Associated States"; Wreaths Across America seeks more truckers to haul wreaths this year.September 25, 2024Life$1.7M worth of cocaine busted in hidden flatbed compartment, load of avocadosU.S. Customs and Border Protection discovered the drugs during inspections at border crossings in Texas and California. Also: Relay Payments now accepted at Love's; ATRI requests driver demographic info for future research.September 24, 2024BusinessIRS boosting truckers' per diem-deduction rate | Latest recalls hit Volvo, Great Dane, Trail KingThe rate for travel within the U.S. is increasing by $11, effective Oct. 1. Also: Loose lugs prompt Volvo recall; Great Dane, Trail King recall trailers; Outpost opens 4 new parking locations across U.S. with more than 1,700 spaces.September 23, 2024LifeTeamsters rule out Trump v. Harris endorsement | New 'Driver' film premieringAfter months of internal polling of rank-and-file union members, the Teamsters will not endorse a presidential candidate. Also: New "Driver" documentary tells a female trucker's story; FMCSA grants brake-light waiver; USMC vet wins truck.September 20, 2024Reader RigsTom and Marie Gay's big-bunk '07 W900L on way back to former gloryThe rig boasts a 362-inch wheelbase with a 180-inch ARI custom sleeper and pulls "whatever can be strapped or chained down onto the trailer."September 20, 2024RegulationsHouse committee moves on bill to help FMCSA crack down on fraudThe legislation would codify FMCSA's ability to assess civil penalties against freight fraudsters. Another bill aims to strengthen DataQs challenge process. Also: FMCSA to host third Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day; I-17 lane closures upcoming.September 19, 2024LifeTruck crash, rockslide create traffic issues in CO | 17K trucks recalled over brake lightA Tuesday truck crash along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon has the eastbound side down to one lane, while the U.S. 40 detour closed Wednesday morning due to a rockslide. Also: Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled; NTP gets new boss.September 18, 2024Previous PagePage 38 of 1655Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearTrucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growingThough owner-operator Penn might chalk his success up to dumb luck, his story's clear evidence of smart preparation before he ever bought a truck "trying to learn every facet of the industry," in his words. Today, he's a standout for efficiency above 10 mpg, even in a multistop operation hauling furniture LTL.Custom Rigs'A Touch of Class': Greg Kiser Trucking's custom '08 Pete makes old-school style newBusinessGet your 2025 Highway Report Card: Worst roads, state DOTs, parking desertsBusinessELD-data engagement: Your insurance premiums could depend on itFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
