Overdrive StaffLifeCourt lays into trucker for laying on train horn, causing hearing lossA Mississippi jury found the driver negligent, awarding more than $1.7 million in damages to the plaintiff. Also: New project deploying 30 hydrogen fuel cell-electric trucks at Port of Oakland; St. Christopher hosting virtual 5K to raise money.May 3, 2024BusinessDecline in loads, shipper spend drives freight markets lowerU.S. Bank reported a significant contraction in freight during the first quarter of 2024, both on a quarterly and annual level. Also: FMCSA looking to incorporate new CVSA handbook into regs by reference; TA accepting new fuel card.May 2, 2024BusinessFuel prices, mostly flat in 2024, dip below $4/gallon, and spot rates follow them downDiesel's average price has been floating near $4 for most of the year, and recently fell below the threshold; spot rates followed fuel down. Also: Free pre-Roadcheck inspections next week; I-15 bridge reopens; new carrier-recognition program from TCA.May 1, 2024Partners in BusinessThe problem with 'work-life balance' OTR for small business ownersThere are a seemingly infinite number of little things day-to-day that will engender real respect from customers you serve. Solidify your stature, and you'll gain more control over all aspects of your business, including time for those back home.May 1, 2024LifeHigh school trucking program instructor Dave Dein advances toward Teacher of the Year honorsCalifornia-based Patterson High School teacher Dave Dein, with his high school trucking program, will be one of five competing for the national Teacher of the Year title. The award program concludes in early December at the ACTE Vision Conference.May 1, 2024LifeTruck driver pleads guilty to cocaine possession, intent to distribute chargesThe Texas-based driver faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years and up to life in prison on two charges. Also: Registration open for FMCSA's “Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day;” Delaware eyes unsafe driving of cars around trucks.April 30, 2024LifeMissing Iowa trucker's body found after 5 months | Closures on I-70 ongoingDavid Schultz's body was found by a farmer in a field near where he went missing in November. Also: Two killed when oversize load shifts off trailer, pins car underneath; I-70 lane closures this week for emergency escape ramp work.April 29, 2024LifeOverdrive wins prestigious Neal Award for predatory towing newsExecutive Editor Alex Lockie's extensive reporting on truck parking and a closely related peril -- predatory towing -- earned Overdrive a big win in the Jesse H. Neal Awards' Best News Coverage category withApril 29, 2024GearIowa Customs unveils new Peterbilt 589 product lineCustom products for the successor to the iconic Peterbilt 389 include air bag covers, air cleaner panels, battery boxes and slip covers, cab and cowl panels, grille inserts and more.April 26, 2024RegulationsTrucker'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, 2024Previous PagePage 61 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
