Overdrive StaffCustom 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, 2023LifeTruck driver watching TikTok at time of deadly crash, cops sayA truck driver involved in a deadly crash that killed five in January in Arizona was allegedly watching TikTok at the time of the crash. Also: Michigan receives funding for "truck stop of the future;" trucker amenities at new New York service area.July 4, 2023Previous PagePage 93 of 1664Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsA sweep of in-person audits in December saw 448 schools shut down for failing to meet training/safety standards. Another 109 schools shut themselves down after learning they'd be audited.Overdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plansOverdrive Extra1999 Freightliner Classic a 'New Testament' to power of faith, family, hard workBusiness'Chameleon broker?': Big broker AGX goes bust, doesn't pay carriers, starts new MCOverdrive Radio'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough times
