Overdrive StaffEquipmentAs Bendix ECU recall expands, 220K Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks caught upThe already-widespread ECU recall from Bendix now includes 220,000 Paccar trucks of various makes and models. Also: Full truckload of sweetened condensed milk seized at border; more than $10M in drugs seized; more.December 12, 2024RegulationsNew FMCSA guidance on HOS ag exemption, rear impact guard labelsFMCSA clarified that a missing rear impact guard certification label does not warrant a violation. The agency also clarified when an "exempt" ag hauler can receive an HOS violation. Also: Fleet's under-21 waiver request denied; Iowa 80 grant recipients.December 11, 2024Regulations'AB5 sucks': Trump DOJ pick on California contractor law | MATS registration openHarmeet K. Dhillon was nominated as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Justice Department. As an attorney in California, she was critical of AB 5. Also: Registration open for MATS; two Paccar recalls affect about 100 Kenworths, Peterbilts.December 10, 2024ParkingConnecticut spending $31M to add truck parking spacesThe state said the multiyear project, underway now, will expand public parking in the state by about 44%. Also: DOT proposal would correct inadvertent drug-testing compliance challenges; fleet owner to pay $261K in restitution for fraud; more.December 9, 2024RegulationsLate-for-work waitress slams into trucker's fuel tank -- preventable?Trucker John Doe's backing maneuvers toward a dock are violently interrupted when a late-for-work waitress speeds into the dock area. Doe appealed his company's "preventable" determination. Where did the accident review committee come down? Find out here.December 6, 2024LifeMaine-to-D.C. Wreaths Across America convoy set to rollThe tour will make 21 stops on its way to Washington, D.C., for Wreaths Across America Day. Also: FMCSA eyes hazmat endorsement waivers for certain jet fuel haulers; new TA Express in Wisconsin.December 6, 2024GearMotive Card system fires at fuel-purchase fraudThe Motive company has added fuel-fraud detection tools to its fuel-card product, in efforts to detect and stop fraud before a bogus purchase happens.December 6, 2024LifeState activates truck restrictions for winter storm | 'False logs' deliver jail timeA major winter storm has prompted Pennsylvania to restrict truck traffic on certain interstates. Also: Illinois fleet owners charged with COVID loan fraud; former company owner gets jail time for falsifying logs before fatal crash; more.December 5, 2024LifeCanadian truck drivers busted in Illinois with $40M in cocaineAn Illinois State Police trooper discovered more than 1,100 pounds of cocaine in a truck during an inspection. Also: Former Calif. fleet exec sentenced for embezzling from company; FMCSA's MCSAC to meet this month; Pilot donates $50K to Folds of Honor.December 4, 2024BusinessHeniff purchases 30-truck Hagen Johnson | The Thanksgiving spot market freight lullTerms of the Heniff Transportation Systems-30-truck Hagen Johnson Trucking deal were not disclosed. Also: Be on the lookout for opportunity in brokered-freight markets this week. Post-Thanksgiving rates typically rise for dry vans/reefers.December 3, 2024Previous PagePage 40 of 1664Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive Radio'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough timesThe January Trucker of the Month credits here tells a story of perseverance through accidents and injuries, and building a team around him to excel despite the barriers fate’s thrown at him. His rock-solid biz foundation? Ashlyn White, his wife, who nominated him for the honor.Custom Rigs'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 buildRegulationsELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitzRegulationsCalifornia capitulation: CHP finally enforcing English language proficiency roadsideBusinessFMCSA issues Final Rule banning non-domiciled CDLs almost entirely
