Overdrive StaffBusinessFormer fleet co-owner sentenced for work-comp scheme | Diesel prices, freight rates fallFrances Hall, the widow of slain Bill Hall Jr. who was convicted of the murder of her husband, avoided $9M in workers’ compensation premiums. Also: Diesel, rates down last week; three Texas IdleAir locations taken over by new company.July 17, 2024LifeWhere Trump's VP pick J.D. Vance stands on speed limiters, brokering fraud, parkingOhio Sen. J.D. Vance supported additional truck parking and opposed speed limiters and EPA emissions regulations. Also: Landstar owner-op wins keys to '25 Cascadia, as another earns Lifetime Achievement Award; Ryder acquiring mobile repair service.July 16, 2024RegulationsNHTSA denies petition to strengthen rear underride guardsThe denial follows a recently-released advisory committee report recommending stronger rear guards, along with side and front guards. Also: New penalties for violating wind restrictions in Wyoming; fleet using renewable diesel in S.C.July 15, 2024Pride & PolishLast chance to enter! Enter Overdrive's annual Pride & PolishThe entry period for the annual competition is open through this Sunday, August 18. The five categories for the contest are: Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior.July 15, 2024Equipment'Long-haul with natural gas' possible: Tour new Cummins X15NAt ACT Expo earlier in the year, Overdrive sister publication CCJ's editor, Jason Cannon, took a quick spin and a longer tour through this Peterbilt 579 outfitted with Cummins' new X15N natural gas-powered engine. Ride along for first impressions here.July 12, 2024LifeCargo theft numbers dropped, finally, in second quarterHowever, theft activity was significantly higher in the second quarter of 2024 than the same period a year ago. Also: Truck busted 100K pounds overweight; Cummins gets $75M to expand "zero-emission" production; latest Highway Angel.July 12, 2024ParkingOutpost hopes to boost parking security, management features with new techThe company's 21-location network of managed shared-terminal and reserved parking facilities is adding multicamera check-in/check-out kiosks and other security features, paired with a customer portal to monitor arrivals, equipment condition and more.July 12, 2024RegulationsEPA wants feedback on CARB diesel ban | Speed limiter block still alive in CongressThe House Appropriations Committee approved a bill Wednesday that includes a speed limiter mandate block and more. Also: EPA considering waiver for CARB's Advanced Clean Fleets rule; DAT offering free temporary subscription upgrade.July 11, 2024Regulations'Doomed' underride committee under fire | Southeastern cargo theft ring bustedOOIDA penned a letter Wednesday to Congressional transportation leaders voicing concerns over the underride guard committee's redefinition of "consensus" with new report. Also: Cargo theft ring members get prison time; FMCSA names new Chief Counsel.July 10, 2024RegulationsFMCSA kicks the can on speed-limiter rule | Tie rod-related recall hits more trucksThe agency is now projecting that a rulemaking proposal will be published in May 2025, after missing its previous May 2024 projection. Also: More trucks caught in growing tie rod recall; fleet's under-21 waiver request comment period extended; more.July 9, 2024Previous PagePage 45 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 SponsorHP/Poly Voyager Legend 30 and Voyager Legend 50
