Overdrive StaffLifeTruck drivers among 10 arrested, 19 charged in international drug smuggling caseTwo Canadian drivers were among 19 members of an organized crime syndicate charged for allegedly conspiring to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and other controlled substances from Mexico into the U.S. and Canada.January 31, 2024BusinessNew fraud prevention tool aims to combat double brokeringQuikSkope uses geofencing and photo verification to ensure the correct driver is picking up the freight. Also: Trucker Path partners with lender; Love's plans more expansion in 2024; new TA Express open in Washington state.January 30, 2024LifeTrucks barred from section of I-20, and citations are flyingLouisiana transportation officials restricted trucks from a construction zone in Bossier City a month ago, but citations and warnings keep flying. Also: More support for parking funding; new parking info in New Mexico; International trucks recalled.January 29, 2024ParkingDOT awards $300M in grant funding for truck parking | Big I-70 closure in OhioFive truck parking projects in seven states are receiving federal grant money. Also: Both directions of I-70 in Columbus, Ohio, will be closed this weekend; Firestone Airide's remote/smartphone functionality for adjusting air helper springs.January 26, 2024Electronic Logging DevicesELD maker Motive, formerly KeepTruckin, sued by competitorTrucking tech firm Samsara alleges that Motive engaged in illegal conduct that includes patent infringement and false advertisement. Also: Eaton Cummins' Endurant XD automated transmission now offered on certain Internationals; latest Highway Angel.January 25, 2024BusinessTonnage hauled by trucks fell in 2023ATA reported a 1.7% year-over-year decrease in truck tonnage in 2023, marking the first annual decline since 2020. Also: TA opens new truck stop with 210 parking spaces off I-15; trio of drivers named Highway Angels.January 24, 2024RegulationsFMCSA could remove 16K DOT docs from registry | Smuggled tramadol found in-cab at borderThe agency is giving certain medical examiners 30 days to access their National Registry account using login.gov and update their profile info. Also: 'Significant amount' of tramadol seized from truck at border; I-8 rest areas reopened in Arizona.January 23, 2024BusinessATRI wants to hear from owner-ops on detention | New HOS waivers in the PlainsThe research group is conducting a survey of carriers and truck owners on the impacts of detention. Also: HOS waivers issued in two Plains states; Paccar recalling 11K trucks for mirror issue; Landstar breaks ground on new Indiana facility; more.January 22, 2024BusinessTrucking conditions: A big improvement in late Fall, but 2024 outlook bleakFTR reported that a late-2023 fall in fuel prices helped improve conditions for carriers, but the outlook for 2024 remains bleak. Also: Love's offering Freightliner warranty work; C.H. Robinson expands scholarship program; load board bolsters security.January 19, 2024BusinessBrokered-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, 2024Previous PagePage 71 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
