Overdrive StaffReader RigsCNG-powered Pete hauls for city of L.A.The nat-gas Cummins powers the 2020 567 model to haul wood chips and mulch in and around Los Angeles.November 28, 2023LifePolice searching for missing trucker in Iowa | Wyo. issues high-wind warningsA truck driver has been missing in Iowa since Tuesday, Nov. 21, after his vehicle was found abandoned on the road. Also: High winds expected: I-80; Volvo recalls some trucks with passenger bench seats; DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking meeting.November 27, 2023EquipmentUsed-truck prices have fallen about a quarter this yearACT Research reported used truck prices also slid another 1% in October from September. In other news: ATA's Truck Tonnage Index improved in October, erasing a September decline in freight hauled by trucks.November 24, 2023BusinessPre-Thanksgiving rates bump nowhere to be found, yet diesel hits lowest average since summerRecent declines in the national average have diesel prices at their lowest in nearly 4 months, with spot rates holding flat, by and large. Also: Market conditions for carriers rebounded some in September; St. Christopher receives big donation from AMBEST.November 22, 2023Reader Rigs1998 Kenworth T800: Longtime Chicago-area produce hauler's pride and joyMark Solomon, owner of fifth-generation family owned and operated Solomon Produce, bought this truck new in 1998. His family has a long history in the Chicago-area produce business, dating back more than 115 years.November 21, 2023LifeCargoNet: 'Extremely high' cargo theft threat looms for ThanksgivingCargoNet offers a number of tips and best practices to help mitigate the risk of theft over the holiday weekend. Also: Kenworth launches video series celebrating 100th anniversary; CVSA plans Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; more.November 21, 2023RegulationsTruck drivers lose case against fleet over Calif. labor laws | I-10 back openThe truck drivers, employed by a non-California-based fleet, claimed the company didn't meet certain California payment requirements. Also: I-10 back open in L.A.; certain severe-duty Peterbilts with Cummins L9N engines recalled.November 20, 2023LifeSpeed limiters for cars? | Calif. now planning to reopen I-10 next weekGov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday the interstate in Los Angeles can safely reopen Nov. 21. Also: NTSB recommends speed limiters for cars following crash investigation; new TA Express in Louisiana.November 17, 2023LifeI-10 still shut down, yet California officials expect partial reopening next monthGov. Gavin Newsom said crews are ahead of schedule on L.A. fire clean-up efforts, allowing repairs to begin sooner than anticipated. Also: New tire-wear-diagnostics app; Pilot hosting annual holiday campaign with giveaways, more; latest Highway Angel.November 16, 2023RegulationsCalifornia files petition with FMCSA for waiver for meal/rest breaks | Wind warnings: Wyoming I-80, other roadsFMCSA opened the door to the waiver requests in August, which if granted would allow California and Washington state to enforce their own meal and rest break laws. Also: Indiana propane haulers get HOS relief; high wind warning in Wyoming; more.November 15, 2023Previous PagePage 65 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsFMCSA makes it easier to call out bad brokers with National Consumer Complaint Database updateFMCSA gives its National Consumer Complaint Database whistleblower portal an "overdue tech upgrade" it's calling "a win" for truck drivers and carriers as it gets easier to report bad brokers.Small Fleet ChampSkin in the leased owner's game: Oberman Logistics' simple, transparent plan for expansionOverdrive RadioSleeper berth: Will truckers be able to split as they see fit?Small Fleet ChampDerrick Wolfe has built a 'sweet' business in New York's Finger Lakes regionFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
