Overdrive StaffReader RigsTanker-yanking '99 Pete 'still runs as a champ'The truck boasts over 2.5 million miles, and it had an out-of-frame overhaul and was repainted at 2 million.October 13, 2023MaintenancePrimer on EGR cooler failure | Solar eclipse traffic, NYC I-278 shutdown expected over weekendSigns of a failing EGR cooler could include white exhaust steam or smoke coming from the stacks. Also: Where to expect Saturday solar-eclipse traffic across the nation; BQE in NYC shutting down through Monday.October 13, 2023Life'Trusted' driver busted with $235,000 in cocaine at border"Narcotics infiltration into our trusted trader programs will absolutely not be tolerated.” --Hidalgo port director on the seizure. Also: New 'Best Fleets to Drive For' conference next year; ATBS mobile app update on the way with "ATBS Hub."October 12, 2023LifeNext-gen drivers, educators have new high-school CDL training toolThe training curriculum intended to support high-school teachers with yearlong CDL courses in prepping students to successfully complete the CLP exam. Also: New female trucking board meeting; DAT's anti-identity-fraud partnership with Verosint.October 11, 2023RegulationsFMCSA narrows 'emergency' relief to HOS regsFMCSA published a final rule narrowing the scope of regs relief from some emergency declarations to just the hours of service driving limits, and for just 14 days rather than 30.October 10, 2023Reader RigsThe only known working Kenworth in IrelandFergal Tarrant with Tarrant international in Southern Ireland owns this 1989 Kenworth K100. The truck works daily on local loads and is driven by both Fergal and Donagh Tarrant.October 10, 2023RegulationsBiden DOL a step closer to rolling back Trump-era worker classification ruleThe rule, if finalized, will roll back a rule for determining employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also: Pilot recognizes Road Warriors; latest Highway Angel.October 6, 2023Reader RigsAtlanta-area towing company's 2003 Kenworth W900LSouthwest Atlanta Towing & Transportation bought this 2003 Kenworth W900L in 2018. It was converted to a wrecker shortly thereafter by Fitzgerald USA. It's operated daily in and around Atlanta and the Southeast.October 6, 2023RegulationsTruckers net more tickets than four-wheelers during roadside blitz | NYC offers parking olive branchOfficers wrote more warnings and citations to truck drivers than passenger car drivers during Operation Safe Driver Week. Also: Following illegal parking crackdown, NYC passes truck parking expansion bill; TA raises $153K for St. Christopher Fund.October 5, 2023BusinessFuel prices flat nationally, varied by regionDuring the most recent week, diesel's national average changed by less than a penny, though changes were more varied by region. Also: New health clinic aimed at truckers open along I-94; FleetPride acquires Raney's.October 4, 2023Previous PagePage 77 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
