Overdrive StaffLifeNomination 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, 2024Electronic Logging DevicesFMCSA revokes five more ELDs, as owner-op seeks mandate waiverFMCSA on Thursday revoked five ELDs from the self-certification list. Also: A one-truck owner-operator seeks an exemption from the ELD mandate due to the cost of compliance; another tech firm petitions to allow mirror-alternative camera.February 29, 2024Previous PagePage 67 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
