Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessFlooding prompts emergency declaration in central Texas; hours regs suspendedTruckers hauling relief supplies, equipment, fuel and people into and out of the affected areas will be allowed to operate outside of federal hours regulations.October 18, 2018Hours of ServiceFleets seek waivers from 30-minute break, short-haul exemption restrictions, moreEach of these four trucking companies is looking to exempt out of certain hours of service regulations. More information here on Overdrive.October 18, 2018BusinessCummins fuel line issue extends to more than 50,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo tractorsThousands of Kenworth, Peterbilt and Volvo semi-trucks are now included in a recall affecting trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 engines.October 18, 2018BusinessTwo truckers, one in fatal accident, arrested for DUIBoth truck drivers were found under the influence of alcohol while behind the wheel of a big rig. More information here on Overdrive.October 16, 2018Pride & PolishRicky ‘Rude’ repeats as Bandit Series champRicky "Rude" Proffitt drove away the 2018 Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series as champion for the second year in a row. Check him out on Overdrive.October 16, 2018BusinessFuel prices continue to climbThe Department of Energy reports the continued climb of diesel fuel prices with the average price per gallon reaching $3.394 in the U.S. Learn more here.October 15, 2018BusinessNearly 20,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks impacted by steering shaft recallDaimler says an improperly installed steering shaft assembly can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels of the trucks.October 15, 2018LifeBetter Health: Respiratory sickness, from simple to seriousDon't let respiratory illnesses keep you from trucking. Learn the symptoms and how to prevent the flu and other illnesses here on Overdrive.October 12, 2018BusinessI-10 reopens in Florida after post-Hurricane closuresGet the latest details from Overdrive about I-10, bridge, and truck stop closures caused by Hurricane Michael in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.October 12, 2018BusinessTrucking rap sheet: Trucking co. owner charged in high-profile truck-bus crashNews outlets in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Alberta, Canada, reported on the sentences handed out in four trucking-related crimes. Learn more here.October 11, 2018Previous PagePage 109 of 203Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentPaccar's new in-dash digital infotainment system for KWs, PetesPaccar Connect will be available in new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in early 2027. Also: Missouri raising some rural interstate speed limits; Volvo, Mack launch enhanced service contracts.Reader RigsThird-gen trucker carries tradition in sharp 2022 Peterbilt 389Pride & PolishThis look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352Partners in BusinessDiesel rising again: New tools for MPG-investment ROI, IFTA tracking, reportingEquipmentClass-action suit proceeding against Paccar over MX-13 issues
