Overdrive StaffHours of ServiceHours regs waived for hurricane response in Florida, GeorgiaFlorida has also waived registration requirements and size-and-weight regulations in certain counties. Also: Texas conducting enforcement blitz this week; Macks recalled for driver's seat securement issue; Relay names Haul of Fame finalists.August 5, 2024LifeTruck busted with $835K in marijuana in load of auto partsThe truck was inspected at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, and found to have 373 pounds of weed in the load. Also: Ten semi-finalists announced in military veteran rookie trucker contest; new Love's, Pilot locations in Georgia.August 2, 2024BusinessSurvey: Brokers optimistic about near-term freight marketA survey of brokers from Bloomberg and Truckstop shows signs of optimism for higher volume, rates. Also: States will downgrade CDLs for drug/alcohol clearinghouse violations; last chance to comment on predatory towing; bill streamlines TSA credentialing.August 1, 2024BusinessDo carrier 'vetting' services unfairly tarnish too many good carriers, or bring them out of the dark?This two-question survey asks for input and opinion on the effectiveness of carrier "vetting" services like Carrier Assure, Highway, Carrier 411, and others used by brokers, growing at the intersection of the carrier/broker relationship.July 31, 2024ParkingGet $755 million truck parking bill across the finish line: Truckers to CongressA coalition of groups calling for dedicated parking funding includes OOIDA, NASTC, ATA, TCA and more. Also: Closure planned for I-17 in north Phoenix this weekend; Love's Financial acquires REV Capital's factoring business.July 31, 2024EquipmentCould hydrogen internal combustion help solve trucking's emissions problems?A recent Engine Technology Forum webinar highlighted the benefits, capabilities and challenges of hydrogen internal combustion engines in trucking. Also: Used truck prices falling; Love's reopens New Mexico store; latest Highway Angel.July 30, 2024RegulationsBattery fire shutdown on I-15, I-40 | Groups call for finance-crimes' biz-reporting delayJust what happened on I-15 out West, and more than 130 trade groups seek delay of FinCEN's Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement for small biz. Also: More trucks recalled over tie rod issue; large fleet gets pre-CDL team driving waiver.July 29, 2024Truck StopsI-15 'Pave-a-Thon', I-17 closure in the offing | TA plans electric truck charging stationThe company broke ground on what it says will be one of the nation’s first public truck charging stations at its Ontario, California, TA location. Also: Closures planned this weekend along I-17 in Phoenix, I-15 in Las Vegas.July 25, 2024EquipmentFirst 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, 2024Previous PagePage 52 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
