Overdrive StaffReader Rigs1998 Kenworth T800: Longtime Chicago-area produce hauler's pride and joyMark Solomon, owner of fifth-generation family owned and operated Solomon Produce, bought this truck new in 1998. His family has a long history in the Chicago-area produce business, dating back more than 115 years.November 21, 2023LifeCargoNet: 'Extremely high' cargo theft threat looms for ThanksgivingCargoNet offers a number of tips and best practices to help mitigate the risk of theft over the holiday weekend. Also: Kenworth launches video series celebrating 100th anniversary; CVSA plans Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; more.November 21, 2023RegulationsTruck drivers lose case against fleet over Calif. labor laws | I-10 back openThe truck drivers, employed by a non-California-based fleet, claimed the company didn't meet certain California payment requirements. Also: I-10 back open in L.A.; certain severe-duty Peterbilts with Cummins L9N engines recalled.November 20, 2023LifeSpeed limiters for cars? | Calif. now planning to reopen I-10 next weekGov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday the interstate in Los Angeles can safely reopen Nov. 21. Also: NTSB recommends speed limiters for cars following crash investigation; new TA Express in Louisiana.November 17, 2023LifeI-10 still shut down, yet California officials expect partial reopening next monthGov. Gavin Newsom said crews are ahead of schedule on L.A. fire clean-up efforts, allowing repairs to begin sooner than anticipated. Also: New tire-wear-diagnostics app; Pilot hosting annual holiday campaign with giveaways, more; latest Highway Angel.November 16, 2023RegulationsCalifornia files petition with FMCSA for waiver for meal/rest breaks | Wind warnings: Wyoming I-80, other roadsFMCSA opened the door to the waiver requests in August, which if granted would allow California and Washington state to enforce their own meal and rest break laws. Also: Indiana propane haulers get HOS relief; high wind warning in Wyoming; more.November 15, 2023LifeI-70 WB shut down in Ohio after fiery crashThe crash involved a truck that rear-ended a charter bus, resulting in three fatalities and 15 injuries. Also: J.B. Hunt and BNSF's partnership looks to move freight from truck to rail; medical waste pickup/disposal company seeks HOS waiver; new Love's.November 14, 2023Reader RigsOwner-op's 'mint condition' 1999 W9Michael Gerber is just the second owner of the rig, which has piled up just under 1.5 million miles.November 14, 2023LifeI-10 shut down: Huge fire underneath overpass prompted L.A. closureAs of midday Monday, there is not yet a timetable for when the interstate in downtown L.A. might reopen. Also: Georgia's fuel tax suspended through Nov. 29; steering issue prompts Mack MD recall; Cummins L9N-powered Freightliners recalled.November 13, 2023Pride & PolishUndisputed: Introducing the 2023 Pride & Polish champsAfter a month-long entry period and a two-week public voting period by Overdrive readers, these standout rigs in six categories have been crowned the 2023 Pride & Polish champions.November 10, 2023Previous PagePage 73 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsNorth Carolina lumber hauler's 1,000-hp 2000 Pete 379Owner Tim Diehl II's rig is retired from the highway, now used for show and occasionally for racing. The owner calls the 1,000-plus-horsepower unit his "big old play toy."Overdrive RadioRed Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three yearsRegulationsFMCSA 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?Featured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
