Overdrive StaffRegulationsBiden digs in heels on embattled acting DOL boss, renominated to lead departmentJulie Su's nomination last year was unpopular among trucking stakeholders, mostly due to her role in passing California's AB 5 as California's labor commissioner. Also: Drivewyze intros safety alerts, including parking info; Buddy Moore Trucking acquired.January 9, 2024Reader RigsIndependent's '81 Pete 359 a family heirloomThe rig is mainly used to haul shrubs and bushes out of North Carolina, up the East Coast, for Smith Family Trucking. Do you want to show off your own rig? Submit it to Overdrive's Reader Rigs gallery.January 9, 2024RegulationsFMCSA proposes 25% hike for UCR fees | Two new Mack/Volvo recallsUCR fee adjustments are required by federal statute to ensure there is not a surplus or shortfall in fees collected. Also: Volvo and Mack have issued recalls for steering gears and axle spindles.January 8, 2024EquipmentVolvo teases revamped VNLThe company will unveil its revamped long-haul tractor virtually on Jan. 23. Also: New York postpones I-87 closure that was planned for this weekend; International now offering Xantrex power inverters as option.January 5, 2024Reader RigsHauler's '99 International 9300 Eagle 'a rare bird'The beauty is equipped with a 5EK 3406E Cat and a 13-speed.January 5, 2024VoicesPOLL: What are you currently paying annually for liability insurance coverage?Annual insurance premium increases have been the rule for years, yet recent reporting shows a variety of exceptions. If you're running non-hazmat with authority, what are you paying currently for required commercial auto liability? Weigh in here. ...January 4, 2024BusinessPennsylvania's annual turnpike-toll hike set to hit | State parking, CDL-testing newsTolls on the Turnpike will increase 5% beginning Jan. 7 for the Turnpike's legislatively-required annual increase. Also: Ohio closing rest areas along U.S. 23, U.S. 30 for reconstruction; Georgia revamping CDL skills testing process.January 4, 2024Life$10M in drugs hidden in load at border: Latest bustBorder Patrol agents found more than 1,000 pounds of alleged meth in crystal and powder form and 165 pounds of alleged cocaine in a load of cut flowers. Also: Diesel prices fall to close out 2023; ATRI seeks driver input on challenges for women truckers.January 3, 2024RegulationsTrucker's snowy slide into lane divider: Preventable or not?Winter had arrived to the dark stretch of divided highway where trucker John Doe approached the crest of a hill. He lost control of the rig, crashing into a steel lane divider with significant fender damage. Was the crash "preventable?" Or not ...January 2, 2024RegulationsCARB sets April 1 effective date for 'smog check' regulationTruck owners are still required to report their trucks and pay a $30 fee by the end of January. The first periodic testing deadlines will be in July. Also: Random drug, alcohol testing rates staying the same in '24; medium-duty Freightliners recalled.January 2, 2024Previous PagePage 73 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
