Overdrive StaffReader RigsOwner-operator's 2009 Kenworth T660 a million-milerThe truck, powered by a Cat C15, has put more than 1.2 million miles behind it.February 6, 2024Custom RigsSuperRigs heading to Lone Star StateThe 42nd annual event, put on by Shell Rotella, will be held at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas-Fort Worth.February 5, 2024EquipmentSteering issue prompts big Kenworth, Peterbilt recall: More than 47K trucksNumerous Kenworth and Peterbilt models are included in a recall stemming from incorrectly assembled steering gear assemblies. Also: Small number of Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled; Georgia port plans new truck overpass; new Love's in Colorado.February 5, 2024RegulationsTrucker's high-winds tip-over crash an act of God -- or 'preventable?'Notably, crashes of this type aren't eligible for review in FMCSA's Crash Preventability Determination Program, yet the National Safety Council's accident review committee weighed in on this hauler's preventive measures. Find out the final judgment here.February 5, 2024RegulationsNew sentencing in ongoing emissions 'delete' case | 'Frost law' weight restrictions hit in this stateThe Diesel Freak employee at the time of the charges received 12 months probation and a $2,000 fine. Also: "Frost law" weight restrictions taking effect; Ryder acquires Cardinal Logistics; Highway Angel helped trafficking victim.February 2, 2024RegulationsFMCSA proposes changes to CDL testing processThe changes would "improve the efficiency and convenience of CDL issuance," FMCSA said. Also: Mirror-replacement camera system gets another FMCSA waiver; Pilot raising money for American Heart Association.February 1, 2024LifeTruck drivers among 10 arrested, 19 charged in international drug smuggling caseTwo Canadian drivers were among 19 members of an organized crime syndicate charged for allegedly conspiring to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and other controlled substances from Mexico into the U.S. and Canada.January 31, 2024BusinessNew fraud prevention tool aims to combat double brokeringQuikSkope uses geofencing and photo verification to ensure the correct driver is picking up the freight. Also: Trucker Path partners with lender; Love's plans more expansion in 2024; new TA Express open in Washington state.January 30, 2024LifeTrucks barred from section of I-20, and citations are flyingLouisiana transportation officials restricted trucks from a construction zone in Bossier City a month ago, but citations and warnings keep flying. Also: More support for parking funding; new parking info in New Mexico; International trucks recalled.January 29, 2024ParkingDOT awards $300M in grant funding for truck parking | Big I-70 closure in OhioFive truck parking projects in seven states are receiving federal grant money. Also: Both directions of I-70 in Columbus, Ohio, will be closed this weekend; Firestone Airide's remote/smartphone functionality for adjusting air helper springs.January 26, 2024Previous PagePage 58 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsFMCSA makes it easier to call out bad brokers with National Consumer Complaint Database updateFMCSA gives its National Consumer Complaint Database whistleblower portal an "overdue tech upgrade" it's calling "a win" for truck drivers and carriers as it gets easier to report bad brokers.Small Fleet ChampSkin in the leased owner's game: Oberman Logistics' simple, transparent plan for expansionOverdrive RadioSleeper berth: Will truckers be able to split as they see fit?Small Fleet ChampDerrick Wolfe has built a 'sweet' business in New York's Finger Lakes regionFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
