Overdrive StaffCustom RigsOwner-operator's 'Hoss' 389 wins big at SuperRigsDodd City, Texas-based Kaleb Hammett took home Best of Show at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show, held at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth.June 4, 2024RegulationsFMCSA wants feedback on towing practices, scheduled meeting upcomingThe agency is looking to learn about trends in invoicing in commercial vehicle tows, and to ensure fees charged to owners are transparent. Also: Driver gets 7 years in prison for smuggling immigrants; NY wants I-84 parking feedback; more.June 3, 2024LifeBig meth, cocaine busts at California-Mexico borderMore than $18 million in meth was found in a load of squash, more than 400 pounds of cocaine in non-factory fuel tank compartments. Also: New TA Express locations in Louisiana, Arkansas; Oakland port seeks grant for electrification.May 30, 2024BusinessDiesel prices continue to drop, hit 2-year low, as rates tick up | I-17 closure upcomingFuel's national average is the lowest it's been since January 2022. Also: I-17 SB in north Phoenix will be closed this weekend, May 31-June 3; Trucker Path adds prescription drug card to free offerings in app.May 29, 2024VoicesPOLL: Paid parking -- how often do you pay for space?With pay-to-reserve parking services compounding in the years since we last asked this question, when reader views were split over the value of a reservation, what's your frequency of paying to park today?May 29, 2024RegulationsFMCSA's lease-purchase task force to discuss safety incentives, opportunities in agreementsThe Truck Leasing Task Force is hosting two virtual public meetings this summer. Also: PHMSA considering increase to hazmat transport registration fees; cargo theft, FET, cost of truck bottlenecks among ATRI's 2024 research priorities.May 28, 2024Reader RigsOperator's 'The Gambler' 2019 Western StarThe 2019 4900 dump truck is powered by a Cummins N14.May 28, 2024BusinessFlexport complaints by Peloton, Giti Tire allege millions in excessive chargesConvoy Platform's new owner, Flexport, stands accused of wrongly charging millions in detention and demurrage to the two shippers. In other news: I-95 back open fully after deadly tanker explosion and temporary repairs; latest Highway Angel.May 27, 2024LifeCard-skimming, diesel theft ring busted in FloridaFive individuals were charged for their roles in an alleged scheme to place card skimmers on fuel pumps and use the account numbers to steal diesel. Also: ATA reports another drop in tonnage hauled; Covenant seeks pre-CDL waiver for trainees.May 24, 2024RegulationsBlue Star ELD back on FMCSA registryAfter being placed on the agency's revoked devices list Tuesday, the Blue Star ELD is back on the registered devices list. Also: TA kicks off St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund fundraiser campaign; new service helps states with OS/OW permitting/routing.May 23, 2024Previous PagePage 58 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
