Overdrive StaffLifeI-70 WB shut down in Ohio after fiery crashThe crash involved a truck that rear-ended a charter bus, resulting in three fatalities and 15 injuries. Also: J.B. Hunt and BNSF's partnership looks to move freight from truck to rail; medical waste pickup/disposal company seeks HOS waiver; new Love's.November 14, 2023Reader RigsOwner-op's 'mint condition' 1999 W9Michael Gerber is just the second owner of the rig, which has piled up just under 1.5 million miles.November 14, 2023LifeI-10 shut down: Huge fire underneath overpass prompted L.A. closureAs of midday Monday, there is not yet a timetable for when the interstate in downtown L.A. might reopen. Also: Georgia's fuel tax suspended through Nov. 29; steering issue prompts Mack MD recall; Cummins L9N-powered Freightliners recalled.November 13, 2023Pride & PolishUndisputed: Introducing the 2023 Pride & Polish champsAfter a month-long entry period and a two-week public voting period by Overdrive readers, these standout rigs in six categories have been crowned the 2023 Pride & Polish champions.November 10, 2023EquipmentUAW strike at Mack Trucks could be near end with five-year agreementUAW informed Mack that it will hold a vote next week on the agreement, negotiated by both sides. Also: Trucker Path offering reserved parking discounts at certain locations; Iowa ag haulers' weight waiver extended; Drivewyze expands in Canada.November 10, 2023Custom RigsOwner-operators, fleets honor veterans with patriotic rigsThough most offices may close to observe Veterans Day, the trucking business in large part keeps rolling. Yet plenty owner-operators and fleets are honoring veterans 24/7 with their trucks themselves.November 10, 2023LifeAlarming cargo theft rise -- 59% higher than last year -- with freight misdirection schemesCargoNet reported cargo theft was up 59% year over year in the third quarter, largely due to an increase in shipment misdirection attacks. Also: Kenworth expands T680 driver-assist features; truck tonnage expected to grow over next decade.November 9, 2023MaintenancePOLL: Synthetic, conventional or blends: What type of oil typically goes into your diesel?With the Delo brand sunsetting convention mineral oils from its line of products next year, this poll asks about current practice at your business -- which oil type are you typically using these days?November 9, 2023Regulations'Potential adverse safety impacts': Speed limiters, truck parking discussed in Senate hearingA Senate subcommittee held a hearing on highway safety, which included talk about a potential speed limiter mandate and the truck parking shortage. Also: Trucking groups voice support for parking funding bill; Peach State Truck Centers expanding.November 8, 2023BusinessFuel buyers' 2023 unicorn is here -- a week of falling diesel prices, rising spot ratesFuel prices seem to be on their way back down, for now; reefers drove spot rates/demand increase. Also: Voting open for Transition Trucking award seeking top rookie military vet trucker; Wreaths Across America's "Escort to Arlington" to begin Dec. 9.November 7, 2023Previous PagePage 66 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampLTL furniture specialist TFX lays solid ground for growth, profit, supportThomasville Furniture Xpress owners Scott Denmark and Scott Cruthis both got their start in the trucking business as owner-operators decades ago. Today, after long careers centered in the LTL furniture space out of North Carolina, their small fleet is poised for continued growth, profits, and service excellence.RegulationsFMCSA makes it easier to call out bad brokers with National Consumer Complaint Database updateSmall 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?Featured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
