Overdrive StaffLifeSlow-moving superload moving across I-80The load is moving from Laramie to Medicine Bow, Wyoming, at low speeds. Also: Record-breaking meth seizure at Mexican border; big cocaine bust at Canadian border; Penske adds eDVIR function to mobile app.August 7, 2024Hours of ServiceStorm relief haulers in the Carolinas get hours of service breakFollowing emergency declarations waiving HOS regs in Florida and Georgia, North and South Carolina have now followed suit with slow-moving Debby bearing down. Also: Four-truck crash along I-80; I-94 rest area closed into September; CVSA's IDEA winner.August 6, 2024Reader RigsProject '85 Freightliner FLD building one owner's dreamAfter working as a driver now for six years running, James Qualls hopes the FLD will help him achieve his dream of working as a fully-fledged one-man operation, with plans to put it to work pulling end dumps and flatbeds.August 6, 2024Hours of ServiceHours regs waived for hurricane response in Florida, GeorgiaFlorida has also waived registration requirements and size-and-weight regulations in certain counties. Also: Texas conducting enforcement blitz this week; Macks recalled for driver's seat securement issue; Relay names Haul of Fame finalists.August 5, 2024LifeTruck busted with $835K in marijuana in load of auto partsThe truck was inspected at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, and found to have 373 pounds of weed in the load. Also: Ten semi-finalists announced in military veteran rookie trucker contest; new Love's, Pilot locations in Georgia.August 2, 2024BusinessSurvey: Brokers optimistic about near-term freight marketA survey of brokers from Bloomberg and Truckstop shows signs of optimism for higher volume, rates. Also: States will downgrade CDLs for drug/alcohol clearinghouse violations; last chance to comment on predatory towing; bill streamlines TSA credentialing.August 1, 2024BusinessDo carrier 'vetting' services unfairly tarnish too many good carriers, or bring them out of the dark?This two-question survey asks for input and opinion on the effectiveness of carrier "vetting" services like Carrier Assure, Highway, Carrier 411, and others used by brokers, growing at the intersection of the carrier/broker relationship.July 31, 2024ParkingGet $755 million truck parking bill across the finish line: Truckers to CongressA coalition of groups calling for dedicated parking funding includes OOIDA, NASTC, ATA, TCA and more. Also: Closure planned for I-17 in north Phoenix this weekend; Love's Financial acquires REV Capital's factoring business.July 31, 2024EquipmentCould hydrogen internal combustion help solve trucking's emissions problems?A recent Engine Technology Forum webinar highlighted the benefits, capabilities and challenges of hydrogen internal combustion engines in trucking. Also: Used truck prices falling; Love's reopens New Mexico store; latest Highway Angel.July 30, 2024RegulationsBattery fire shutdown on I-15, I-40 | Groups call for finance-crimes' biz-reporting delayJust what happened on I-15 out West, and more than 130 trade groups seek delay of FinCEN's Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement for small biz. Also: More trucks recalled over tie rod issue; large fleet gets pre-CDL team driving waiver.July 29, 2024Previous PagePage 43 of 1655Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsDOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL driversThe U.S. Department of Transportation said it doesn't need a study on safety outcomes to end non-domiciled CDL issuance, because foreign citizens can't prove their U.S. driving records. Here, find both DOT's and the non-domiciled CDL rule challengers' arguments in detail, before a court decides the fate of the rule.Small Fleet ChampRoadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliverTrucker of the YearTrucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growingCustom Rigs'A Touch of Class': Greg Kiser Trucking's custom '08 Pete makes old-school style newFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
