Overdrive StaffEquipmentFirst driverless haul in Texas oilfields | Liquid meth found in diesel tanksKodiak Robotics and Atlas Energy completed a 21-mile run without a driver in the cab on Atlas' lease roads in the Permian Basin. Also: Liquid meth shipment found in truck's fuel tanks; cocaine, meth found in hidden frame compartment; more.July 24, 2024BusinessHow to build business for trucking's down cycles: Live next monthTackle today's central problem with us in this live online event. Learn how to prep for and profit in times of rising costs and declining revenues by routinely doing the small things, and being smart enough to spot the big ones, necessary to run strong.July 23, 2024RegulationsNTSB urges caution on marijuana reschedulingThe NTSB fears rescheduling marijuana will create a safety "blind spot." Also: FMCSA grants waiver for another mirror-alternative camera system; TA expands network.July 23, 2024EquipmentBrake drums from China, Turkey under scrutiny | Broker's new load-suggestion service for small fleetsCHR's Digital Dispatch sends a carrier a text message or email as soon as a suggested load becomes available. Also: U.S. investigating brake drums from China, Turkey; Zonar telematics device now CARB 'smog check' certified; Missouri Love's renovated.July 22, 2024Custom Rigs45th Truckers Jamboree at Iowa 80: Super Truck results, 53K attendeesThe show featured numerous events, including live concerts, fireworks displays, an antique truck display, Iowa pork chop cookout and more -- in addition to the annual Super Truck Beauty Contest, the results of which can be seen here.July 22, 2024LifeLong Haul Paul celebrates 'Sisters of the Road' book with new music videoLong Haul Paul Marhoefer's latest music video, published Thursday, features images from the photo book telling the stories of America's "Sisters of the Road."July 19, 2024RegulationsFour-wheeler runs a red light, smashing into trucker. Preventable or not?Trucker John Doe is in downtown Indianapolis one sunny morning, sitting at a red light. When Doe gets the green to go, he moves forward and, partway through the intersection, hears a sudden BANG! and feels his rig shift toward the rear. ...July 19, 2024BusinessLower fuel prices improved trucking conditions in MayFTR reported a positive Trucking Conditions Index in May with falling fuel prices and a less negative freight market. Also: Truck Parking Club now part of Trucker Path Marketplace; J.J. Keller offering CARB-compliance service.July 18, 2024Trucking LawTrucking Law: Marijuana rescheduling impact for pro truckersComments on the federal effort to reschedule marijuana are due July 22. While nothing is changing short-term about cannabis-derived products for owner-ops and other truckers, dig into a shifting legal landscape in this video.July 18, 2024BusinessFormer 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, 2024Previous PagePage 48 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsFMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?Owner-operators pushed to allow CDL trainers to self-certify their compliance with federal regs. Now FMCSA seeks to stop that, but who is really to blame?Business10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?RegulationsTrump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to knowCustom RigsLike-new 2000 Freightliner cabover another horse in Everhart's stableFeatured SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
