Overdrive StaffLifeATHS names new president, executive directorDavid Schnautz, VP of Texas-based Clark Freight Lines, will serve as president of the American Truck Historical Society for two years. Also: Driver named Highway Angel for helping at scene of end-over-end crash.July 4, 2024RegulationsCarrier shut down after fatal crash, violations | 'Super load' a slow-go through Ohio July 8FMCSA ordered the carrier out-of-service following a post-crash investigation. Also: Another 900K-plus-pound "super load" is set to move through Ohio; TA offering free meals for active, reserve, veteran military members; new Love's opens in Ohio.July 3, 2024LifeCause of death revealed for Iowa trucker found after missing for 5 monthsIowa officials have revealed a cause of death for truck driver David Schultz, who went missing just before Thanksgiving and was found 5 months later. Also: Two big weed busts at border; shippers' conditions improved in April; vote in Relay's Haul of Fame.July 2, 2024LifeWarning: Holiday week boosts cargo theft danger | Tow-fee comments extendedCargoNet is warning of an expected uptick in cargo theft activity this week as more trucks sit unattended due to the July 4 holiday. Also: More time to comment on towing fees; FMCSA denies waste hauler's HOS request; free in-cab safety alerts in Texas.July 1, 2024RegulationsButtigieg: Marijuana rescheduling won’t impact DOT drug testing | Fleet owner convicted of lying to FMCSADOT Secretary Buttigieg told members of Congress Thursday he doesn't believe rescheduling marijuana would impact DOT drug testing. Also: 'Chameleon' carrier scheme leads to fleet owner's guilty verdict; I-17 closure Monday night; more.June 28, 2024RegulationsDOL bill could block Biden contractor rule | More autonomous trucks in Uber Freight networkA House appropriations bill for the Department of Labor would block implementation of the rule finalized earlier this year. Also: Uber Freight partners with another autonomous truck maker; FMCSA moves on exemptions for supplemental brake lights.June 27, 2024BusinessPOLL: New Jersey's state-only liability insurance hike to $1.5M: Has your coverage changed?POLL: New Jersey's state-only liability insurance hike to $1.5M: Has your coverage changed?June 26, 2024RegulationsDOT's acting AI chief named FMCSA boss | 16 KW, Pete models caught up in steering recallDOT Secretary Buttigieg has named Vinn White, DOT's Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, as the new Acting Administrator at FMCSA. Also: 16 Kenworth, Peterbilt models caught up in recall; electric Macks recalled; new Missouri Love's.June 25, 2024Reader RigsDillon Howton's hydro-excavating 2015 Western StarThe 4900SB model is equipped with a Tornado F4 hydrovac that's used to remove water from service sites.June 25, 2024EquipmentWalk through updates to 2nd-gen Nikola Tre battery-electric caboverAt this year's ACT Expo in Las Vegas, Nikola reps walked through the company's second-gen version of its Tre battery-electric Class 8. Also: Ohio Peterbilt showcases new online service appointment booking system.June 24, 2024Previous PagePage 40 of 1649Next PageTop StoriesCSA's Data TrailToughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks offAnalysis of nationwide violation data shows the states where truckers might expect next week's brakes inspection event, CVSA's Brake Safety Week, to feature the most intense scrutiny on the truck and trailer's stopping power.BusinessHigh-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize haulingCustom RigsHarlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more modsRegulationsDOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crashFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
