Overdrive StaffEquipmentMassachusetts may join other states with 'rolling stock' tax exemptionsThe bills, if passed, would exempt truck, trailer and parts buyers in the state from paying sales tax, as in most other states. Also: Aftermarket parts sales back down to early-2021 levels after November '22 peak; two truckers win big in Maryland Lottery.November 30, 2023RegulationsMichigan man locked up for $40M trucking 'investment' Ponzi scheme, other fraudMichigan-based Franklin Ray was sentenced to 212 months in prison for multiple fraud schemes, including a trucking company investment Ponzi scheme. Also: Another guilty plea in emissions "delete" case; Truckstop adds load notifications to app; more.November 29, 2023Partners in BusinessMaximize your downtime efficiency over-the-roadWhether your truck's at a dock waiting to get loaded or unloaded, or you're planning your next load, there are things you can do to maximize that time to be as efficient as possible.November 29, 2023RegulationsInfrastructure failure or 'reckless driver': Shoulder rollover 'preventable'?When a car veered directly into this trucker's path, he braked hard, steering safe to a shoulder. To his horror, it turned out to be so soft his rig slowly rolled onto its side, in a ditch. His carrier judged the accident preventable, and he appealed. ...November 29, 2023RegulationsI-94 enforcement blitz under way | I-10 lane closures plannedMichigan's "Eyes on 94" commercial vehicle enforcement operation was ongoing through Dec. 1. Also: Diesel prices continue to fall; I-10 lane closures planned near Baton Rouge through next week.November 28, 2023Reader RigsCNG-powered Pete hauls for city of L.A.The nat-gas Cummins powers the 2020 567 model to haul wood chips and mulch in and around Los Angeles.November 28, 2023LifePolice searching for missing trucker in Iowa | Wyo. issues high-wind warningsA truck driver has been missing in Iowa since Tuesday, Nov. 21, after his vehicle was found abandoned on the road. Also: High winds expected: I-80; Volvo recalls some trucks with passenger bench seats; DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking meeting.November 27, 2023EquipmentUsed-truck prices have fallen about a quarter this yearACT Research reported used truck prices also slid another 1% in October from September. In other news: ATA's Truck Tonnage Index improved in October, erasing a September decline in freight hauled by trucks.November 24, 2023BusinessPre-Thanksgiving rates bump nowhere to be found, yet diesel hits lowest average since summerRecent declines in the national average have diesel prices at their lowest in nearly 4 months, with spot rates holding flat, by and large. Also: Market conditions for carriers rebounded some in September; St. Christopher receives big donation from AMBEST.November 22, 2023Reader 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, 2023Previous PagePage 77 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
