Overdrive StaffBusinessI-95 closures next weekend | Trucking conditions improved through late SummerDespite recent improvement, FTR's Trucking Conditions Index remained negative and is forecast to remain negative to neutral into 2025. Also: I-95 lane closures planned in Rhode Island for the next two weekends; fleet seeks brake lighting waiver.October 25, 2024RegulationsRoll-back wrecker, tractor-trailer tangle on exit ramp: Preventable?The roll-back wrecker's operator had other things in mind than the trucker's smooth passage down the ramp. Could the crash have been anything other than "non-preventable?" Find out here.October 25, 2024LifeBribery scheme costs fleet owner more than $8 millionThe owner was part of a group of companies in a "pay-to-play" bribery scheme involving FedEx Ground in Salt Lake City. Also: Schneider announces changes to FreightPower load board platform; new Pilot open in Texas.October 24, 2024ParkingTruck parking projects in three states get millions in fundingTruck parking is the primary focus of projects receiving DOT grant money in Ohio and Wisconsin, and is part of a larger infrastructure project in Nevada. Also: FMCSA renews HOS, alternative securement, warning-flag requirement exemptions.October 23, 2024BusinessDiesel down, rates up | More time to comment on split-sleeper exemptionDiesel's down and rates are up in the most recent week, with fuel wiping out recent gains and rates seeing a post-hurricane bump. Also: FMCSA reopens comment period on fleet's split-sleeper waiver; big fines for trucks in national park; more.October 22, 2024Reader RigsCustom '96 International 9300 features hand-made partsOwner-operator Jack Kiriakou works his International 9300 almost daily. He's added hand-made custom parts, including the cab drop panels, rear fairings and more.October 22, 2024BusinessCargo theft up in third quarter compared to 2023CargoNet reported a 14% year-over-year increase in cargo theft in Q3, but a 1.6% decline from Q2. Also: Vision Systems North America seeks extension for mirror-alternative camera waiver; Freightliner dealer celebrates 70 years.October 21, 2024Partners in BusinessIRS tax relief for businesses in hurricane-impacted disaster areasOwner-operators and other 2023 tax filers who've been granted extensions for this year's filing by the Internal Revenue Service could be eligible for further relief in the wake of devastating hurricanes in the Southeast.October 18, 2024EquipmentNew York trucking group calls for delay of emissions regsLike Oregon recently, the Trucking Association of New York is looking for a delay of CARB's Advanced Clean Trucks regs in the state. Also: ATHS hall of fame induction next week; two new TA Express locations open in Pennsylvania.October 18, 2024RegulationsOpening brief filed in lawsuit against EPA over truck emissions regsOOIDA, the Western States Trucking Association, American Petroleum Institute and others are challenging EPA's Phase 3 heavy-duty emissions standards. Also: Coalition raising awareness for distracted driving; feedback needed on I-10 truck parking.October 17, 2024Previous PagePage 44 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
