Overdrive StaffTrucking LawHow truckers can beat predatory towing: Egregious bills, practices, moreWith predatory heavy-duty truck towing in the headlines, this installment of Overdrive's Trucking Law video series offers expert input as a resource. The devil lurks in the details in invoice scrutiny, and tactics to combat predatory practices.February 9, 2024Reader Rigs'Love this truck': John Murphy's 2009 Freightliner CascadiaThe owner has high praise for his rig, which has more than 1.3 million miles on the odometer.February 9, 2024BusinessTruckers name 'Best Fleets to Drive For'CarriersEdge recently released its top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For list for 2024, based on nominations from owner-ops and company drivers. Also: FMCSA considering study on sexual assault, harassment in trucking; new 'touchless appointments' tech.February 8, 2024LifeStaged accidents: Three more plead guilty, another sentencedMore court action in the case stemming from staged crashes targeting trucking companies in New Orleans. Also: Two fleet owners sentenced for bribing FedEx employees for more work; Ohio CDL tester sentenced for taking bribes for passing scores.February 6, 2024Reader RigsOwner-operator's 2009 Kenworth T660 a million-milerThe truck, powered by a Cat C15, has put more than 1.2 million miles behind it.February 6, 2024Custom RigsSuperRigs heading to Lone Star StateThe 42nd annual event, put on by Shell Rotella, will be held at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas-Fort Worth.February 5, 2024EquipmentSteering issue prompts big Kenworth, Peterbilt recall: More than 47K trucksNumerous Kenworth and Peterbilt models are included in a recall stemming from incorrectly assembled steering gear assemblies. Also: Small number of Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled; Georgia port plans new truck overpass; new Love's in Colorado.February 5, 2024RegulationsTrucker's high-winds tip-over crash an act of God -- or 'preventable?'Notably, crashes of this type aren't eligible for review in FMCSA's Crash Preventability Determination Program, yet the National Safety Council's accident review committee weighed in on this hauler's preventive measures. Find out the final judgment here.February 5, 2024RegulationsNew sentencing in ongoing emissions 'delete' case | 'Frost law' weight restrictions hit in this stateThe Diesel Freak employee at the time of the charges received 12 months probation and a $2,000 fine. Also: "Frost law" weight restrictions taking effect; Ryder acquires Cardinal Logistics; Highway Angel helped trafficking victim.February 2, 2024RegulationsFMCSA proposes changes to CDL testing processThe changes would "improve the efficiency and convenience of CDL issuance," FMCSA said. Also: Mirror-replacement camera system gets another FMCSA waiver; Pilot raising money for American Heart Association.February 1, 2024Previous PagePage 70 of 1664Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive Extra1999 Freightliner Classic a 'New Testament' to power of faith, family, hard workThe “New Testament” 1999 Classic small fleet owners Phillip and Kerri Couch hope spreads a positive “family friendly” sort of message to the public at shows, as it quickly has become a fan favorite -- all while working throughout the mid-South region.Business'Chameleon broker?': Big broker AGX goes bust, doesn't pay carriers, starts new MCOverdrive Radio'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough timesCustom Rigs'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 buildRegulationsELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitz
