Overdrive StaffLifeIndiana begins construction on wireless truck charging highway segmentIndiana DOT, Purdue University and Cummins are partnering on the project to build a roadway that can charge electric vehicles at highway speeds. Also: FMCSA hosting session on Baltimore bridge collapse response; I-195 bridge work in Rhode Island; more.April 9, 2024Reader RigsAircraft hauler's '99 Peterbilt 379Matt Beaty transports aircraft for museums, private collectors and special military projects with the rig.April 9, 2024LifePort of Baltimore reopening timeline proposedThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to open a temporary channel to the port by April's end, with the permanent channel reopening by the end of May. Also: Some New Hampshire haulers get regs relief; more Kenworths, Peterbilts recalled; more.April 8, 2024RegulationsGroup backed by former AG Barr suing California over rule banning dieselsThe American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce filed suit looking to block enforcement of CARB's Advanced Clean Fleets rule. Also: Love's opens five new Speedco locations, renovates two; new resource for finding showers.April 5, 2024Reader RigsSemi-retired wood chip hauler's '16 W9Operator Tony Thompson drives the truck for F.E. Martin Trucking, earning with side work during retirement.April 5, 2024RegulationsBaltimore bridge collapse: Emergency HOS waiver issued in Maryland, SBA loans availableFMCSA has extended an emergency declaration for relief haulers around the Baltimore bridge collapse. Also: New York waives hours regs for fuel haulers for solar eclipse; SBA loans available around Baltimore; new Montana rest area features police office.April 4, 2024LifeTruck-involved crash fatalities jumped 2% in 2022NHTSA this week released final fatal crash stats for 2022, which showed 5,936 people died in crashes involving large trucks during the year.April 3, 2024LifeRail-bridge strike by oversize rig closes I-95The closure is ongoing on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. Also: Tradepoint Atlantic terminal still operational in Baltimore; FMCSA to modify under-21 interstate driver program at Congress' direction; new liability insurance options.April 3, 2024Partners in BusinessStock the pantry against hunger-stricken 'panic mode' in feast-or-famine trucking cyclesIt's been a year where fixed costs are up 8%, variable costs down 10%, and freight rates down even more. Without clear insight to truly understand your real costs, a measure of financial prevention of sorts, "you're running in the dark."April 3, 2024ParkingTexas 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, 2024Previous PagePage 64 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
