Overdrive StaffCustom RigsKenworth continues 100th-anniversary celebration with truck paradeThe second annual Kenworth Truck Parade in downtown Chillicothe, Ohio, featured more than 50 trucks from Kenworth's 100-year history, including models built in the 1920s and '30s, a 1976 Bicentennial W900 and many more.June 26, 2023RegulationsOOIDA wants Biden's Labor Secretary pick rescindedThe group has raised concerns over nominee Julie Su's role in passing California's AB 5 independent contractor legislation. Also: DAT launches Profit Estimator tool; new Calstart program looks to help small fleets transition to electric trucks; more.June 23, 2023Reader RigsIce cream hauler's 'Smokey and the Bandit' tribute '24 W900LDale Ricks recently bought and customized this 2024 Kenworth W900L to be his version of the iconic "Smokey and the Bandit" Kenworth. RIcks calls his rig "Cletus."June 23, 2023RegulationsFMCSA, NHTSA set to propose automatic braking mandate | National contractor ABC test resurfacesNHTSA and FMCSA will publish in the near future a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require AEBs on new trucks. Also: PRO Act with national ABC test clears committee; new truck stop coming later this summer at Nevada casino; on the road with pets.June 22, 2023RegulationsFMCSA finalizes lower UCR fees for 2024Carriers will see a 9% decrease in UCR fees for the 2024 registration year. Also: International SuperTruck II boasts 16 mpg; TA opens new location in Huntsville, Texas; MHC Kenworth opens largest commercial truck dealership in El Paso.June 21, 2023RegulationsBrake Safety Week: Brake linings and pads under scrutinyThe late-August week-long inspection blitz will focus on brakes generally and linings and pads specifically. Also: I-15 closing overnight next Monday; FMCSA's new Truck Leasing Task Force sets first meeting; BulkLoads.com's TMS updates.June 20, 2023Reader RigsDavid King's 2001 Peterbilt 379 boasts more than 2 million milesAfter 15 years of runs from Tennessee to California and back, the truck has rolled over the million-mile mark twice. King said he believes he and the truck still have many more miles left in them.June 20, 2023LifeTrucker lauded for 'skills of a linebacker' in tackling fleeing suspectA sheriff's department in Florida got an assist from a "Good Samaritan" truck driver in apprehending a fleeing suspect. Also: 4,900 Peterbilt 579s recalled; Tesla Semi hit with second recall; two new Pilots in California, Texas.June 19, 2023RegulationsNational Labor Relations Board, again, alters independent contractor classification standardFor the third time in a decade, NLRB is altering how it considers whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Also: I-96 closures planned in Detroit this weekend; Dana's EZ-ID tool for driveshaft parts ID, ordering.June 16, 2023Reader RigsCanadian hauler's tanker-yanking 2015 Kenworth W900LThe truck is powered by a 500-hp Cummins with an 18-speed and pulls tankers across Canada and the U.S.June 16, 2023Previous PagePage 90 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.
