Overdrive StaffReader RigsPink power: Ohio hauler's 2004 Peterbilt 379The truck features a Cat C15 ACERT, and owner Denise Mootz said it's "the only pink truck anywhere in the vicinity" of their home base.May 9, 2023Hours of ServiceHOS waiver in Nebraska | Prison time for smuggler busted with people in sleeperHOS regs waived for Nebraska fuel haulers amid ongoing fuel shortages. Also; Trucker sentenced for obstructing justice in human smuggling case; ATRI research priorities for 2023 include detention impacts, more.May 8, 2023VoicesPOLL: Taking the driver out of the autonomous truck -- should it be banned?With California's legislature having introduced a bill to ban autonomous-truck operation without a driver at the controls, this poll question asks how you view such a prohibition: the right call for safety/work protection, or short-sighted? Weigh in here.May 8, 2023Custom RigsRegistration open for SuperRigs working truck showThe annual event will be held in Gillette, Wyoming, June 6-8. A virtual People's Choice competition is also available for those who cannot attend in person. Also: Suicide-awareness convoy tomorrow in Wisconsin; latest Highway AngelMay 5, 2023Reader Rigs'Just my daily work mule': Operator's 2001 Freightliner Classic XLThe truck is powered by a 1999-model 12.7-liter Detroit "with a few extra goodies," said owner Leonard Harden, paired with a 13-speed and 3.55 rears.May 5, 2023RegulationsNew bill would block FMCSA from mandating speed limitersOOIDA, CDL Drives Unlimited have come out in support of the legislation, while ATA is opposed, calling it "misguided." Also: U.S. ending cross-border vaccine mandate for non-U.S. citizens; latest Highway Angel.May 4, 2023ParkingThe worst regions for truck parkingA Trucker Path analysis revealed the worst region for truck parking. Surprisingly, it's not the Northeast. Care to take a guess? Also: Bill reintroduced to protect carriers from staged accidents; legislation intro'd to streamline licensing; more.May 3, 2023Partners in BusinessTake control of your variable cost per mile, fixed costs and moreUnderstanding basic principles of operating costs can save owner-operators thousands of dollars a year. Here, find a few principles that can set you on the right path.May 3, 2023RegulationsOral fluid drug testing approved by DOTCarriers will be able to use oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing, eventually. Also: Colorado passes "zero emission" truck regulations; Mack, Volvo electric trucks recalled; FleetPride acquires Indiana truck, trailer repair shop.May 2, 2023Reader Rigs605-hp 2019 Pete runs the Lower 48The rig sports a 605-hp Cummins X15 with an 18-speed. Acuna said he chases "the good paying loads wherever it takes me."May 2, 2023Previous PagePage 88 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsGuilty by Association Truck Show rolls into JoplinOne of the trucking industry's biggest events, the biennial GBATS at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri, is officially under way at Exit 4 off I-44. Scenes from the show here with some standout trucks from the show's first day.RegulationsDOT hopes to force 194,000 non-domiciled CDL holders out of truckingRegulationsCalifornia defies DOT's 30-day deadline for ELP enforcement, faces $30M funding lossCustom RigsCustom 2005 Peterbilt 379 a trucker's surprise, with intricate hand-pinstripingFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
