Overdrive StaffReader RigsCanadian hauler's tanker-yanking 389Jade Transport driver Justin Price hauls chemicals across Canada and the U.S. with this 2019 Pete, owned by Jade Transport.July 28, 2023RegulationsCARB seeks input on new committee to implement latest emissions regsThe California Air Resources Board will host a public meeting next month to discuss the formation of a Truck Regulation Advisory Committee for its newest emissions regs. Also: Fleets seek training exemption; TMS launches new freight network.July 27, 2023EquipmentUsed truck sales post monthly growthACT Research reported a 1.8% month-over-month increase in used truck sales volume, due in part to equipment churn. Also: Spot rates fall again, though dray carriers caught a rise; another female-trucking meet; new charging station at Port of Long Beach.July 26, 2023Partners in BusinessHow owner-operators can catch up on bookkeeping, one week at a timeThere's a self-motivating aspect of engagement with real-time business information. The task of bookkeeping is best done day by day, rather than months in arrears. If you need to catch up, though, here's how to do it to obtain the biggest real-time bonus.July 26, 2023RegulationsFMCSA revokes three more ELDs' certificationsThe All Truckers ELD, PrimELD, and Secure ELD devices had their certified status revoked. Also: Teamsters OK contract at TForce Freight; Truckers Against Trafficking hosts event for trucking companies.July 25, 2023Reader RigsFlatbed A-train-hauling 389Bob Notman hauls with Cummins-powered rig mostly in the Northwest.July 25, 2023RegulationsPOLL: Detention time since the ELD mandate -- has it improved?While a minority of owner-operators report increased ability to collect detention pay from brokers/shippers as a result of widespread ELD use, has the ubiquity of the logging devices translated to reduced detention time at the docks? Weigh in here.July 25, 2023LifeLandstar owner-op wins brand-new truckLandstar Million Mile Safe Driver and Roadstar honoree Willie Mixon won a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia at the company's annual BCO All-Star Celebration this month. The company also recognized a new class of Million Mile Safe Drivers and Roadstar honorees.July 25, 2023LifeCanadian police shut down $9.24M cargo theft ringPeel Regional Police arrested 15 individuals on 73 charges and recovered 28 tractor-trailers. Also: I-17 rest area reopens with expanded truck parking; FMCSA names new Chief Counsel.July 24, 2023BusinessPennsylvania hiking turnpike tolls | Spot market summer doldrums have arrived?The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission voted on a 5% toll increase, which will take effect in January. Also: FMCSA denies inmate's request for relief from driver training regs; Rand McNally releases new mileage tracking app.July 21, 2023Previous PagePage 86 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearKelsey, Penn, Shelly: Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year finalistsDown to the wire in 2025, it's due time to celebrate what's been a year full of inspiring stories of triumph over adversity for Overdrive's Trucker of the Year contenders. Big congrats to all 10 competitors in the field, and especially this year's finalists, three independents at the top of their owner-operator business game.Custom RigsNorth Carolina lumber hauler's 1,000-hp 2000 Pete 379Overdrive RadioRed Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three yearsRegulationsFMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?Featured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
