Overdrive StaffParkingTexas city bans truck parkingThe College Station City Council instituted a city-wide ban of trucks parking on city streets. Also: Maryland waives IFTA requirements for certain carriers; ATBS launches updated app, client portal; two-day UCR Board meeting this week.April 2, 2024Reader RigsJohn Medellin's high-mileage 2000 Peterbilt 379The 2000-model Pete has more than 2 million miles behind it.April 2, 2024RegulationsFMCSA shuts down driver after deadly school bus collisionA Texas-based concrete pumper driver told authorities he had smoked marijuana the night before the crash and used cocaine before the crash. Also: Natural gas-powered Mack LRs recalled; A. Duie Pyle celebrates 100 years; new tools in fuel-fraud fight.April 1, 2024RegulationsFinal EPA Phase 3 rule sets truck CO2-emissions limitsSleeper truck manufacturers already have their work cut out for them meeting 2022-introduced NOx and particulates emissions limits. With EPA's Phase 3 greenhouse-gas regs issued today, CO2 reductions up the ante starting in 2030, sooner for other trucks.March 29, 2024EquipmentUsed-truck prices climbed in February | Bennett companies turning 50Used Class 8 average retail sales prices were up 4.4% month over month to $62,100 in February, according to ACT Research. Also: Bennett celebrates 50 years in business; TA opens restaurants in New Braunfels, Texas, and Savannah, Georgia.March 29, 2024RegulationsFMCSA planning 'stakeholder day' on registration changesThe virtual "Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day II" will be May 29, allowing industry input on FMCSA's registration process. Also: ATBS offering Tax Day deal; In-cab TV provider enables two-way comms on big screen; Michigan weight updates; more.March 28, 2024LifeBaltimore bridge collapse prompts changes to city's truck routes | Dave Nemo retiringThe city of Baltimore has updated its official truck routes map, which details how truck drivers may use Baltimore City roads and highways. Also: Dave Nemo planning retirement after 50-plus-year trucking radio career; latest Highway Angel.March 27, 2024BusinessTruckers asked for feedback on detention impactsATRI is calling on truckers to provide info on their experience with detention and how it impacts their day-to-day life, professional livelihood and perceptions of the industry. Also: Three Highway Angels of the Year crowned; WIT Drivers of the Year.March 26, 2024LifeI-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses in Baltimore: Alternate routes, moreIn the wee hours Tuesday, after a container ship struck a support structure in the water, the bridge spans collapsed into the harbor. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. Find suggestions for alternate routes here.March 26, 2024LifeNew weigh station bypass opportunities in 13 statesPrepass added four new states and 40 new bypass sites in nine states already in the PrePass network. Also: Drivewyze is testing active work-zone alerts for truckers in Oregon; Truckers Against Trafficking celebrates 15th anniversary; new TA in Arkansas.March 25, 2024Previous PagePage 60 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioRed Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three yearsThis week's Overdrive Radio podcast tells the story of Noah Melton, long working with small fleet Big P Express, and how a fellow trucker's Christmas-season truck convoy idea grew by leaps and bounds over its first few years into a community-supported tradition in Melton's corner of Southwest Michigan.RegulationsFMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops 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 knowFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
