Overdrive StaffRegulationsOOIDA cautions Senate against PRO Act legislationThe PRO Act would enact the ABC independent contractor test for labor organizing, but OOIDA cautions its use could be more widespread. Also: FMCSA cracks down further on HHG moving schemes; latest Highway Angel.July 12, 2023Custom RigsWalcott Truckers Jamboree: Live music, custom trucks, more this weekThe 44th annual celebration of trucks and truckers began Thursday at 10 a.m. and provides music, food, family fun, fireworks, and, of course, a slew of great-looking trucks through 5 p.m. Saturday.July 12, 2023BusinessDiesel prices level off after steady declinesDiesel prices have remained relatively flat over the last month, according to the Energy Information Administration. Also: OOIDA to host its annual Truck to Success course in October; ATA charity donates to fentanyl awareness group.July 11, 2023Reader RigsMaking bread: Operator's bulk tanker-hauling 2017 Freightliner CoronadoOwner-operator Bob Hudon hauls bread flour along the East Coast with his Cummins-powered Coronado.July 11, 2023EquipmentReport: 57% of in-use diesel trucks feature low-emission techThe Diesel Technology Forum reports that there were 10.2% more 2010 or newer diesel trucks on the road in 2022 than 2021. Also: Trax, TriumphPay partner for fraud prevention, more; Knight-Swift completes U.S. Xpress acquisition; Mack, Stoughton recalls.July 10, 2023LifeTraffic shifted at busy border crossing for bridge maintenanceThe westbound span of the Blue Water Bridge connecting Point Edward, Ontario, to Port Huron, Michigan, is closed through October. Also: I-15 closing overnight next week; Operation Safe Driver Week begins Sunday; Veterans in Trucking hosting Vietnam trip.July 7, 2023Reader RigsTanker-hauling 2019 Kenworth W900LPennsylvania-based owner-operator Jason Horning pulls a food-grade tanker with his W9.July 7, 2023RegulationsFMCSA denies operator's request for 5/5 split-sleeper exemptionTrucker Matthew Killmer requested the exemption for himself and other truckers. Also: Comment period opens on automatic emergency braking system mandate proposal; spot rates sit on bottom in traditional peak week; Relay Payments sponsoring NASCAR team.July 6, 2023RegulationsColorado fuel haulers get temporary hours waiverThe exemption is effective through July 15. Also: Federal funding awarded for two truck parking projects; ATA, Kenworth, Goodyear, Schneider leaders elected to ATHS hall of fame; HHG mover sentenced for stealing property.July 5, 2023Partners in BusinessKnow your tax deductions to save your business thousandsYour investments' worth when it comes to the tax code can save you thousands when your annual tax bill comes due. Know the various deductions available to trucking companies and drivers.July 5, 2023Previous PagePage 88 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 SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
