Overdrive StaffReader RigsJim Allen's 'Freedom Truck' International COE honors veteransThe 1991 International 9670 is owned by the president and CEO of a software company that services the truck dealer and aftermarket segments. It's wrapped to pay homage to veterans and first responders.July 21, 2023RegulationsBipartisan reps, Senators call on EPA to rethink Phase 3 emissions regsThirty-two members of Congress penned a letter to the EPA over concern about the agency's latest heavy-truck rules. Also: Former third-party CDL tester sentenced for bribery scheme; Paccar Parts opens 11 new stores.July 20, 2023Custom RigsWinner, winner, pork chop dinner: Results from 2023 Walcott Truckers JamboreeThe 44th annual truck show featured a variety of events, ranging from the Super Truck Beauty Contest and the Iowa pork chop cookout to an antique truck display, Trucker Olympics and more.July 19, 2023BusinessDAT, Convoy reach 'amicable settlement' of lawsuitsDAT last year sued Convoy for allegedly using DAT trade secrets to create a competing load board. Also: Truckstop acquires AI-based freight matching firm; Trucker Path to host weekly giveaways; Love's offering free hot dogs.July 18, 2023Reader RigsAustralian operator's Kenworth hauls 120-ton road train loadsOperator Mick Jaska's 2015 Kenworth T909 hauls iron ore to the northwest coast of Western Australia.July 18, 2023RegulationsAnother operator's HOS exemption request denied | Teamsters' deal with TForceFMCSA denied the request because the agency said he didn't demonstrate how he would be safer than without the exemption. Also: Freightliner eCascadias recalled for powertrain issue; Teamsters reach agreement with TForce, while UPS strike looms.July 17, 2023RegulationsAnother push to block speed limiters emerges in CongressAn appropriations bill for the DOT includes a provision that would block FMCSA from mandating speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Bosch begins volume production of hydrogen fuel cell power modules; latest Highway Angel.July 14, 2023Reader RigsMaine-based operator's wood-chip-hauling 389Snapper Bubar's 2018 Pete pulls a Manac Possum Belly chip trailer around Maine.July 14, 2023MaintenanceRyder intros new mobile maintenance service for trucks, trailers, moreTorque by Ryder provides a portfolio of maintenance offerings with its fleet of mobile maintenance trucks and technicians. Also: Pilot-Bridgestone tire management partnership exceeding goals; new Love's in Ariz., Miss.; latest Highway Angel.July 13, 2023Custom Rigs'Cherry Pie' 1973 W900A, owner inducted into Howes Hall of FameThe immaculately restored A-model has been making waves in the show truck community for years, and Howes Products is recognizing the truck and the restoration work done by owner Kate Whiting, as well as the entire truck restoration community.July 13, 2023Previous PagePage 87 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 SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
