Overdrive StaffBusinessBrokered-freight rates transparency: Weigh in on these two questionsWould more readily knowing what a shipper is paying for a brokered load help you in negotiations? In filtering about the greedy among those you do business with? Do you value average spot-rate metrics? Weigh in via this two-question survey.January 19, 2024BusinessELS sells flatbed division to PS LogisticsThe North Carolina-based fleet will retain its heavy-haul and intermodal divisions, and the flatbed division will now operate as Blair Logistics. Also: Haslam family sells remaining Pilot ownership; FMCSA renews HOS waiver for WestRock drivers; more.January 18, 2024VoicesPOLL: Owner-operators, do you carry health insurance today?Recent years have seen health insurance and insurance-like products' expansion when it comes to options for affordable coverage. What's been your health-insurance situation over the last year?January 18, 2024RegulationsCold weather brings HOS relief for these propane haulers | Truck stops hit milestonesPropane haulers in Indiana are exempt from hours of service regs through Jan. 25. Also: Danny's Big Rig Resort in Phoenix acquired by TA; Iowa 80 Truckstop celebrating 60th anniversary in 2024.January 17, 2024RegulationsNHTSA underride committee sets next four meetings | New HOS waiver for fuel haulersThe committee will discuss rear, side and front underride crashes and offer recommendations to the DOT for regulations. Also: Nebraska waives HOS regs for heating fuel haulers; Western Star trucks recalled over parking brake issue.January 16, 2024Reader RigsOwner's tuned-up Signature 600-powered 2011 Pete 386The truck, equipped with a Cummins Signature 600, features a Full Tilt manifold and turbo.January 16, 2024BusinessSpot freight rates down, but not as much as usual, to open 2024FTR and Truckstop reported the opening-week decrease in spot rates for 2024 was the smallest drop during the first week of the year since 2018. Also: Texas gets $70M to build hydrogen fueling stations for trucks; more.January 15, 2024RegulationsTwo states looking to ban driverless autonomous trucksLegislation introduced in New York and Indiana would require an operator physically present in autonomous trucks operating in the states. Also: I-87 closure rescheduled for this weekend; I-90 service area reopens.January 12, 2024Reader RigsNorth Carolina-based owner-op's flattop 1988 Peterbilt 379Owner Jesse James said he painted the truck himself and built the 425-hp Cat that powers it.January 12, 2024RegulationsCongress again eyes massive trucking insurance hikeThe “Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act” would require the liability insurance minimum for interstate motor carriers to increase to $5M. Also: Family of slain trucker starts GoFundMe; Love's celebrating 60th anniversary; more.January 11, 2024Previous PagePage 67 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
