Overdrive StaffLifeDrug trafficker claims she worked with truck drivers in operationIn an interview with DEA agents, a drug trafficker said she used truck operators for illegal loads moving from Mexico to the U.S.. Also: New Pilot opens in east Alabama; truck driver honored for helping move disabled car from travel lanes.November 29, 2024LifeNHTSA: Truck-involved fatalities down in first half of 2024Total truck-involved fatalities are estimated to be down 1% from the first half of 2023, with passenger vehicle occupant fatalities in truck-involved crashes down 6%. Also: Love's expands Speedco, truck wash network.November 28, 2024LifeDrug smuggling attempts worth millions busted at borderBorder officials recently discovered $3.7 million in meth in a load of crushed marble stone, and $880K in cocaine in a load of broccoli. Also: Drug testing firm to get ahead of eventual oral fluid testing option with specimen collection training.November 27, 2024RegulationsFossil fuel company exec picked to lead Energy DepartmentChris Wright, founder of Liberty Energy, is viewed as a fossil fuel "pragmatist." Also: Pre-Thanksgiving rates bump; Mack, Volvo dealer expands with acquisition in the Midwest; driver named Highway Angel for helping pedestrians involved in hit-and-run.November 26, 2024LifeThanksgiving cargo theft trends: CargoNet reveals nearly $8M lostThe firm has tracked 174 cargo thefts over the last five Thanksgiving holidays. Also: CARB approves more funding for small-business ZEV transition; crude oil fleet asks FMCSA to allow pulsating brake light module on trucks.November 22, 2024VoicesPOLL: Your view of FMCSA's broker transparency proposal?It's a 78-pager of a notice issued earlier this week, we know, but: If you've now had time to digest the details, do you think the changes, if implemented, stand to materially impact rates and/or brokered-freight market dynamics? Weigh in here.November 22, 2024RegulationsTrucker rips off a loading bay door -- preventable?Trucker John Doe was backing into a loading bay when, suddenly, the motorized bay door closed on his trailer. Could the accident, ultimately damaging the door extensively, be anything other than nonpreventable?November 22, 2024RegulationsFMCSA gives another week to comment on broker-suspension/bonding rules delayEarlier this month, FMCSA proposed to delay the compliance date for a rule impacting bonding requirements and suspension procedures for brokers. Also: Bill to streamline TWIC, hazmat credentialing advances; Truck Parking Club's expansion continues; more.November 21, 2024LifeFleet owner guilty of orchestrating Ponzi schemeSanjay Singh, owner of Royal Bengal Logistics Inc., was found guilty by a Florida court this month and will be sentenced in February. Also: Trucking conditions were on definite decline through late Summer; Groendyke gets brake-light exemption renewal.November 20, 2024Regulations4,000 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, 2024Previous PagePage 41 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
