Overdrive StaffEquipmentFontaine intros car-haul conversion kits for Western Star, Kenworth modelsThe conversions lower the cab heights of the Western Star 49X and Kenworth T880 and W990 models to accommodate car-haul trailers of the customer's choice.September 6, 2024Pride & PolishPride & Polish: Cast your votes for your favoritesThe voting period for Overdrive's Pride & Polish virtual truck show is now open. Readers can select their favorite truck in each of five categories -- Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Antique, Interior and Limited Mileage/Show -- to determine finalists.September 5, 2024LifeAlleged 'trucking automation' scam shut down after FTC lawsuitThe company claimed that with a $75,000 investment from a consumer, it would buy a truck in the consumer's name and operate it on their behalf. Also: Mack launches new online Truck Builder tool; TA raises $300K for St. Christopher, TAT.September 5, 2024LifeUpdated: Truck Driver Appreciation Week deals, recognitionNational Truck Driver Appreciation Week is underway. See what companies across trucking are doing with deals and recognition ongoing.September 4, 2024Small Fleet ChampMeet Overdrive's 2024 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalistsAt NASTC's annual conference November 7-9, we'll recognize two finalists each in two separate competitive divisions. Today, we're announcing semi-finalists in each category. Congrats to all of them, and good luck!September 4, 2024RegulationsOwner of Missouri truck shop, tow company guilty of loan fraud, moreThe owner of Bourbon, Missouri-based Whiskey Dix Big Truck Repair was found guilty of PPP loan fraud, as well as Clean Air Act violations. Also: Livestock haulers get regs relief in Wyoming; ATA reports driver pay increases.September 4, 2024BusinessCatch the replay: How to build business for trucking's down cyclesRegister to view the August 22 online event, featuring insights on building owner-operator and small fleet business to weather the worst of trucking's business cycles.September 4, 2024LifeBig cocaine haul found in load of charcoalBorder agents in Texas discovered $3 million worth of cocaine in a truck crossing from Mexico into the U.S. Also: Best Fleets to Drive For nomination period opens; Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors recalled.September 3, 2024RegulationsDriverless truck ban again heads to Calif. guv's deskFor the second year in a row, the California legislature has passed a bill to ban autonomous trucks without human operators. The governor vetoed last year's attempt. Also: Used truck prices climbing; Michigan sending safety alerts to ELDs.August 30, 2024RegulationsNTSB wants stronger ELD regs after fatal crash investigationThe crash occurred in December 2022 when a truck traveling at highway speed rear-ended a bus going just 20-25 mph. Also: I-80 in Iowa back open after truck crash; Trucking Cares Foundation donates $40K to help trucker training organization.August 29, 2024Previous PagePage 49 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