Overdrive StaffBusinessCargo theft continues to skyrocket in 2023CargoNet reports cargo theft activity was up 57% year-over-year in the second quarter. Also: ATHS adding seven to American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame; Inland Truck Parts & Service expands in Montana.September 29, 2023Reader RigsClassic 359 still hauls hay, other commoditiesOwner Jason Williams has had the truck for nine years and has had his hands on just about every part of the truck through the years.September 29, 2023RegulationsTrucker's trailer picks up an oak branch as decoration. Was the crash preventable?A trucker running a rural, tree-lined road takes a massive branch with him after clipping it with his trailer. He contests the carrier's preventable determination. Was it actually preventable?September 29, 2023EquipmentUsed truck prices flat as sales increaseACT Research reports a 12% increase in used-truck sales volumes from July to August. Also: Canadian trailer manufacturer Brandt is expanding its U.S. dealer network; latest Highway Angel.September 28, 2023RegulationsTruck Leasing Task Force examining inequitable lease agreementsFMCSA's newest task force has set its next meeting for Oct. 17. Also: ATRI beginning research on challenges for women in trucking; five finalists named for "Transition Trucking" rookie award for military vets; Aim Transportation Solutions recognized.September 27, 2023Partners in BusinessCreate your financial roadmap -- use a business plan to keep the truck on trackA detailed business plan can be among the most effective business tools you’ll use as an owner-operator to establish financial goals to stay successful on the road ahead.September 27, 2023BusinessDiesel prices dip after nearly 3 months of increases, while rates hold steady to slightly downDiesel's national average fell 4.7 cents during the most recent week, as spot rates held mostly flat-to-down. Also: Trucker Path adds per-trip spot cargo insurance to marketplace; Sheetz opening three new Ohio locations with truck diesel lanes, parking.September 26, 2023Reader RigsOTR flatbed hauler's 2016 Kenworth W9Owner Ken Brodeur hauls in 49 states and parts of Canada.September 26, 2023RegulationsCalif. guv vetoes driverless-truck-ban legislationGov. Gavin Newsom said the bill was “unnecessary for the regulation and oversight of heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology" in the state. Also: Texas city eyeing truck parking ban on city streets; latest Highway Angel.September 25, 2023Electronic Logging DevicesKSK ELD reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices listA week after the device was revoked, FMCSA has reinstated it to the list of registered devices. Also: Love's opens a second location in Prescott, Arkansas; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping truckers after blow-overs.September 22, 2023Previous PagePage 71 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsCustom 2005 Peterbilt 379 a trucker's surprise, with intricate hand-pinstripingKimball Transportation driver Zach Held may not be an owner-operator, but he drives an owner-operator-spec'd truck that delivered on a promise made by the small fleet owner Held pulls flatbed freight for. The custom '05 379 features a bevy of custom touches throughout, including immaculate pinstriping all around.Small Fleet ChampLTL furniture specialist TFX lays solid ground for growth, profit, supportRegulationsFMCSA 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 expansionFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
