Overdrive StaffRegulationsTrucker's regular run meets overhead telephone wire: Preventable?The phone company had been working on the line the day before trucker John Doe arrived for his regular weekly delivery at the site, his trailer tangling with the low wire.April 26, 2024RegulationsNew Jersey-based driver shut down after crash, multiple DUIsA driver who rear-ended a car and fled the scene was later found and placed out of service, then violated that order and was found to be impaired. Also: Allison automatic transmissions added as International option; digital payments in Weigh My Truck.April 26, 2024RegulationsFleet owner pleads guilty to reincarnating carriers, loan fraudThe DOT Office of Inspector General said Roderick Billingslea committed CARES Act fraud, fraudulently receiving over $500K. Also: TIA updates membership handbook for combating fraud; dealership expands from Illinois to Texas.April 25, 2024RegulationsMore emissions-delete fines | CARB's new small-fleet electric truck finance effortCARB's pilot program will offer financing opportunities with lenders for fleets of fewer than 20 trucks. Also: Diesel pickup dealership owner fined over emissions "deletes;" Mack, Volvo using renewable diesel for trucks rolling off assembly line.April 24, 2024RegulationsAnother state cracks down on predatory towingMississippi has enacted a new law that aims to cut down on predatory truck towing in the state, and bans boots and other devices. Also: Senators call on NHTSA to enhance regs around automated driving systems; truck tonnage dipped in March.April 23, 2024Reader RigsOwner-op trucks for family in his custom 2015 T660David "BudMan" Singh has added numerous custom touches to his Kenworth and stainless reefer trailer combo, keeping on trucking in memory of his late brother and father.April 23, 2024LifeBeware toll road text-message collections scam: FBIThe FBI's public service announcement warned against "smishing" attempts targeting toll road users, after myriad complaints filed by users in a variety of states.April 22, 2024LifeI-87 bridge work tying up traffic through 2025 | Three new Autocar recallsBridge work on I-87 in New York will impact traffic through next summer on the Thruway. Also: Autocar recalls trucks for three separate issues.April 22, 2024LifeCompounding violations lead to $19K fine, OOS order, arrestA truck was found to be 63,000 pounds overweight on an Oregon roadway -- the driver was placed OOS due to visible fatigue and later arrested for continuing to operate. Also: New non-recourse factoring option; new Calif. truck stop inks biodiesel deal.April 19, 2024Custom RigsBig bunks, camaraderie in spades: Atlas owner-operators show outAtlas Van Lines held its first-ever Bravo PVO Truck Show and Conference event in Arlington, Texas, in late March. Here, a close look at the 4 trucks that came out on top with the hard work and deserved pride of their owners.April 19, 2024Previous PagePage 57 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!
