Overdrive StaffReader RigsTexas-based owner-op's 2007 Peterbilt 379, 'Maggie Mae'After buying the rig used in 2018, owner Ernest Ludlow got his authority in 2020 and pulls a van OTR.March 12, 2024LifeNomination period open for annual CVSA driver excellence awardCVSA is now accepting nominations for its International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), recognizing extraordinary truckers with a commitment to safety. Also: Comdata parent FleetCor rebranding; latest Highway Angel.March 11, 2024EquipmentTwo new configurations for Pete car-haulers | FMCSA to study 'human-ADS' teams?New "UltraLow" configs are available for the Peterbilt 567 and 589 models. Also: FMCSA petitioned for more time to comment on sexual harassment, truck leasing arrangement studies; the agency's also considering a study on "human-ADS team driving."March 8, 2024Reader RigsOne-truck owner-op's big-bunk 2005 W9Owner-operator Tom Gay's KW sits on a 320-inch wheelbase and boasts a 132-inch ARI sleeper.March 8, 2024EquipmentWho's your absolute best truck/trailer dealer partner?Overdrive sister publication Trucks, Parts, Service is now accepting nominations for its annual awards recognizing trucking's best truck and trailer dealers.March 8, 2024RegulationsCVSA's new out-of-service criteria available in app | Big I-55 bridge closure upcomingThe new OOSC handbook can now be purchased in several formats, including the OOSC mobile app. Also: I-55 bridge over Mississippi River to close for two weeks; Sheetz offering diesel discount; Mack's MD Electric enters production.March 7, 2024LifeShootout disrupted, crash victim saved in remote desert: Two Highway Hero winnersA New York-based owner-operator and a Ryder company driver received recognition in Goodyear's 40th anniversary Highway Hero program. Also: Kenworth's Chillicothe plant celebrates 50th anniversary; new Love's in Florida.March 5, 2024Reader RigsSeeing double: Fleet's near-identical pair of 389sEach Legendary Red rig is equipped with a 605-hp Cummins X15 with a 13-speed Eaton.March 5, 2024RegulationsTruck Leasing Task Force hosting public session at MATSTruckers in attendance can weigh in on the compensation impact of lease-purchase agreements and more. Also: Kenworth, Mack trucks recalled for insufficient air tanks; latest Highway Angel; Averitt employees donate $1.5M to St. Jude.March 4, 2024LifeTennessee ditching split speed limit on I-81Instead of a 55/65 mph split for trucks and cars, the new limit will be 70 mph for all vehicles. Also: Two states aim to curb nuclear verdicts in post-crash litigation; NFI receives 50 battery-electric trucks, launching SoCal charging depot.March 1, 2024Previous PagePage 62 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.
