Overdrive StaffReader RigsDillon Howton's hydro-excavating 2015 Western StarThe 4900SB model is equipped with a Tornado F4 hydrovac that's used to remove water from service sites.June 25, 2024EquipmentWalk through updates to 2nd-gen Nikola Tre battery-electric caboverAt this year's ACT Expo in Las Vegas, Nikola reps walked through the company's second-gen version of its Tre battery-electric Class 8. Also: Ohio Peterbilt showcases new online service appointment booking system.June 24, 2024LifeScenes from Kenworth's annual truck parade, marking 50th anniversary of Ohio plantThis year, the parade paid tribute to the plant’s 50th anniversary with a mixture of vintage KWs and more contemporary and stunning custom trucks with invites to the company's customer base.June 21, 2024Reader RigsOwner-op Bruce Roche's summertime-hauling '91 Kenworth K100Under Roche's ownership, the Cummins N14-powered rig is only used in the summer months moving new trailers for dealers and hauling some of Roche's antique tractors to fairs and parades.June 21, 2024BusinessSpot reefer rates 'in abysmal territory,' but May showed positivesReefer owner weighs his trailer payment against losses he might take with a move to power only, it's gotten so bad. May full-month numbers from DAT show positives. Truckstop shows a mixed bag since. Also: ATRI report explores female truckers' challenges.June 20, 2024EquipmentPeterbilt's two recent Model 589 milestonesPeterbilt delivered the 1,000th 589 to a fleet customer and took the 5,000th 589 order. Also: Roadside service subscription now available in Trucker Path app; Drivewyze expands to eight Manitoba weigh stations.June 19, 2024RegulationsOOIDA, oil industry join spate of lawsuits against EPA over Phase 3 regsThe American Petroleum Institute, OOIDA and others are just the latest in a string of lawsuits over the latest heavy-duty emissions rule from EPA. Also: Fleet owner indicted on bevy of fraud charges; FMCSA grants under-21 waiver extension; more.June 18, 2024Reader RigsDale Ziegler's Custom '24 Peterbilt 579 pulls a flatbedThe truck features a number of aftermarket accessories, including lights, stainless fenders, a reverse bow-tie visor and more.June 18, 2024RegulationsCalstart petitions to back EPA in lawsuits over latest heavy-truck regsThe group has filed a motion to intervene on behalf of the EPA in trucking's lawsuits against the Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations. Also: Recalls hit Wabash reefers, Autocar severe-duty trucks and Volvo and Mack trucks; new Love's in Oregon.June 17, 2024RegulationsUCR fee hike finalized by FMCSAAfter proposing a 25% increase to UCR fees early this year, FMCSA is now finalizing the increase, which will equate to $9 annually for the smallest of carriers. Also: Trucking was more favorable for carriers in April; Idaho construction zone warning.June 14, 2024Previous PagePage 47 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
