Overdrive StaffBusinessDiesel prices dip after nearly 3 months of increases, while rates hold steady to slightly downDiesel's national average fell 4.7 cents during the most recent week, as spot rates held mostly flat-to-down. Also: Trucker Path adds per-trip spot cargo insurance to marketplace; Sheetz opening three new Ohio locations with truck diesel lanes, parking.September 26, 2023Reader RigsOTR flatbed hauler's 2016 Kenworth W9Owner Ken Brodeur hauls in 49 states and parts of Canada.September 26, 2023RegulationsCalif. guv vetoes driverless-truck-ban legislationGov. Gavin Newsom said the bill was “unnecessary for the regulation and oversight of heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology" in the state. Also: Texas city eyeing truck parking ban on city streets; latest Highway Angel.September 25, 2023Electronic Logging DevicesKSK ELD reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices listA week after the device was revoked, FMCSA has reinstated it to the list of registered devices. Also: Love's opens a second location in Prescott, Arkansas; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping truckers after blow-overs.September 22, 2023BusinessTrucking index still showing a shipper's marketFTR's monthly Trucking Conditions Index showed a slight improvement in July over June. FTR noted higher fuel costs is driving more negative measures now. Also: Port hosted ZEV truck ride and drive; TA, tech school diesel tech partnership.September 21, 2023RegulationsTeamsters call on Newsom to sign CA bill banning driverless trucksRally-goers Monday and Tuesday -- in Los Angeles and in Sacramento -- called on Gov. Newsom to sign AB 316. Also: Truck tonnage hauled remained flat July-August, down year over year; FTR webinar to provide food industry updateSeptember 20, 2023EquipmentDiesel prices jump to new 2023 high | Another MaxxForce lawsuit settledAfter rising nearly 87 cents since July 4, fuel prices are at their highest mark of the year. Spot rates, meanwhile, lag behind. Also: Canadian Navistar MaxxForce lawsuit settled for CAD $14.5 million; new Kenworth dealer open in Metro Detroit.September 19, 2023Reader RigsReefer hauler's '85 Pete 359Powered by a 425-hp Cat with a 15-speed double overdrive transmission and 3.70 rears, Sauls said the truck has "enough chrome inside and out for five trucks."September 19, 2023LifeTennessee cops bust truck driver with $1M of marijuana in sleeper berthThe West Tennessee Drug Task Force found U-Haul boxes with 307 pounds of weed in the driver's sleeper. Also: Medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled; Estes brokerage arm acquires Superior Brokerage Services; latest Highway Angel.September 18, 2023Pride & PolishExercise your right to vote in Overdrive's 2023 Pride & PolishVoting for the virtual truck show competition is now open. Cast your vote for your favorite truck in each of six categories: Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage/Builders, Working Bobtail, and two Working Combo classes, split by year model.September 15, 2023Previous PagePage 84 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
