Overdrive StaffCustom RigsOwner-operators, fleets honor veterans with patriotic rigsThough most offices may close to observe Veterans Day, the trucking business in large part keeps rolling. Yet plenty owner-operators and fleets are honoring veterans 24/7 with their trucks themselves.November 10, 2023LifeAlarming cargo theft rise -- 59% higher than last year -- with freight misdirection schemesCargoNet reported cargo theft was up 59% year over year in the third quarter, largely due to an increase in shipment misdirection attacks. Also: Kenworth expands T680 driver-assist features; truck tonnage expected to grow over next decade.November 9, 2023MaintenancePOLL: Synthetic, conventional or blends: What type of oil typically goes into your diesel?With the Delo brand sunsetting convention mineral oils from its line of products next year, this poll asks about current practice at your business -- which oil type are you typically using these days?November 9, 2023Regulations'Potential adverse safety impacts': Speed limiters, truck parking discussed in Senate hearingA Senate subcommittee held a hearing on highway safety, which included talk about a potential speed limiter mandate and the truck parking shortage. Also: Trucking groups voice support for parking funding bill; Peach State Truck Centers expanding.November 8, 2023BusinessFuel buyers' 2023 unicorn is here -- a week of falling diesel prices, rising spot ratesFuel prices seem to be on their way back down, for now; reefers drove spot rates/demand increase. Also: Voting open for Transition Trucking award seeking top rookie military vet trucker; Wreaths Across America's "Escort to Arlington" to begin Dec. 9.November 7, 2023RegulationsImpatient driver attempts to cut off rig's right turn: Was the accident preventable?Not wanting to get stuck behind the trucker's slow-moving rig for a long stretch of unpassable two-lane highway, a four-wheeler tried to cut across the grassy corner of the intersection to head off the tractor. Accident preventable? Or not?November 6, 2023BusinessW9s, T800s, other models recalled over seat belt issue | Cocaine in Mex driver's trailer axles: Texas copsUnited Petroleum Transports is set to acquire Patriot Transportation, Florida Rock & Tank Lines' parent company. Also: Kenworth trucks recalled over seat belt issue; Mexican trucker busted in Texas with $2.3M in cocaine; Cummins nat-gas engines recalled.November 6, 2023RegulationsCARB facing more lawsuits over latest emissions regsThe Western States Trucking Association filed suits over the summer challenging CARB's Advance Clean Trucks and Advanced Clean Fleets rules. Also: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree harvested in West Virginia; latest Highway Angel.November 3, 2023Small Fleet ChampButterfly Xpress, LNL Trucking come out on top: Overdrive's 2023 Small Fleet ChampsThis year's Small Fleet Championship saw some of the closest margins of victory in the recognition program's four-year history, following the judging round conducted by Overdrive editors and contributors.November 3, 2023RegulationsCARB 'smog check' truck reporting system seminars upcoming | Big I-10, I-17 closures this weekendCARB's Clean Truck Check program requires owners operating in California to register their trucks in a new system. Also: I-55 NB remains closed after massive crash; I-17, I-10 closures planned; new Love's in Louisiana, Missouri.November 2, 2023Previous PagePage 79 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
