Overdrive StaffCustom RigsTruck convoy benefiting children's hospital rolls at Mayberry Truck ShowA convoy of rigs benefiting the Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was a big part of the Mayberry Truck Show in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. See the trucks roll, and catch the results from the show.October 4, 2023Reader Rigs'87 International an owner's first truckThe truck features an 855 Cummins Big Cam IV with a 13-speed and sits on a 292-inch wheelbase.October 3, 2023LifeNTSB investigating fatal crash with anhydrous ammonia spill | Spot rates updateThe tanker crash occurred Sept. 29 in Illinois. The leaked ammonia resulted in five fatalities and multiple injuries. Also: Spot volumes rebound, rates stagnate; Diesel Technology Forum rebrands as Engine Technology Forum; broker acquires 80-truck fleet.October 3, 2023Custom RigsHundreds of shined-up, lined-up custom rigs at the 2023 Mayberry Truck ShowThis video tour offers views of nearly the entire show and its hundreds of custom-truck entrants. Kick back and run with video editor Lawson Rudisill through the grounds from day to night -- culminating with the big Friday light show.October 3, 2023LifeMore miles logged, yet highway fatalities fallingNHTSA reported a 3.3% decline in traffic fatalities in the first half of 2023 compared to last year, despite a 2.3% uptick in vehicle miles traveled. Also: Broker removed from $18M verdict against carrier; Wabash trailers recalled; more.October 2, 2023BusinessCargo theft continues to skyrocket in 2023CargoNet reports cargo theft activity was up 57% year-over-year in the second quarter. Also: ATHS adding seven to American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame; Inland Truck Parts & Service expands in Montana.September 29, 2023Reader RigsClassic 359 still hauls hay, other commoditiesOwner Jason Williams has had the truck for nine years and has had his hands on just about every part of the truck through the years.September 29, 2023RegulationsTrucker's trailer picks up an oak branch as decoration. Was the crash preventable?A trucker running a rural, tree-lined road takes a massive branch with him after clipping it with his trailer. He contests the carrier's preventable determination. Was it actually preventable?September 29, 2023EquipmentUsed truck prices flat as sales increaseACT Research reports a 12% increase in used-truck sales volumes from July to August. Also: Canadian trailer manufacturer Brandt is expanding its U.S. dealer network; latest Highway Angel.September 28, 2023RegulationsTruck Leasing Task Force examining inequitable lease agreementsFMCSA's newest task force has set its next meeting for Oct. 17. Also: ATRI beginning research on challenges for women in trucking; five finalists named for "Transition Trucking" rookie award for military vets; Aim Transportation Solutions recognized.September 27, 2023Previous PagePage 78 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
