Overdrive StaffRegulationsEight more sentenced in staged-accident scheme targeting trucksThe sentencing of individuals associated with the widespread staged-accident fraud scheme in New Orleans presents new wrinkles. Also: C.H. Robinson debuts digital cash advances; Highway Angel honored after helping man run over by his own moving truck.April 4, 2023RegulationsHow are state marijuana laws impacting trucking? Driver input neededATRI has opened a confidential driver survey to assess the impact of states' marijuana legalization on trucking. Also: TA getting closer to BP acquisition; parking brake issue prompts Tesla Semi recall; 24K Cascadias recalled over hazard light issue.April 3, 2023LifeMATS: Sights and sounds from America’s biggest trucking showLet's run the highlight reel on MATS, from the PKY Truck Beauty Championship lot to the Richard Petty autograph signing, Overdrive's Partners in Business session, and so much more. Keep tuned through the coming weeks for more from the show.April 1, 2023Reader RigsA one of one: Owner's unique 1993 Peterbilt 379LBilly Loewen is the rig's third owner, having bought the truck in 2003. It worked in the oil field after he first bought it, but because of its rarity, he tries to mostly keep it on pavement today.March 31, 2023RegulationsFMCSA signals intent to move on OOIDA broker transparency petitionIn a letter dated earlier in March, the agency told the association it "determined that OOIDA's petition contains adequate justification to initiate rulemaking. Also: Used-truck volume slip -- indicators; Penske acquired Kris-Way Truck Leasing.March 31, 2023Regulations$755 million truck parking bill reintroduced in CongressBicameral, bipartisan legislation was recently introduced that would provide $755 million in funding for truck parking expansion across the U.S. Also: Trucker Path launches fuel discount program.March 30, 2023LifeTrucking company owner pleads guilty to $40M Ponzi schemeThe Michigan scheme lured investors by telling them they would buy and operate a truck for every $20,000 invested for 23% of the truck's net. Also: Mississippi clears path for autonomous vehicles amid debate over federal regulatory framework.March 29, 2023BusinessFreight cycle expected to bottom out sooner than laterThe current freight downcycle should be closer to the end than the beginning. Also: Latest spot rates moves; Diesel prices are down for the eighth straight week; Michigan again adjusts spring weight restrictions; Drivewyze added to another ELD.March 28, 2023Reader RigsRebuilt, updated 1986 Peterbilt 359 a weekly workerThe truck, powered by a 425-hp Cat with an 18-speed, was rebuilt and updated about a year ago.March 28, 2023RegulationsFMCSA denies brokers' request to remove transparency regs | Another ELD revokedThe Transportation Intermediaries Association sought to have broker transparency regs removed, but FMCSA denied the request. Also: All-Ways Track ELD revoked from FMCSA registry; International, Volvo, Peterbilt trucks recalled.March 27, 2023Previous PagePage 92 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 SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
