Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessIllinois man charged with attempted murder after firing gun at truckersThe warrant states 60-year-old college professor Charles S. Johnston told police he had become “enraged or obsessed over a family that was killed in an accident with a semi and that the motive behind his actions was to harm a truck driver or truck drivers in retaliation.”January 22, 2018BusinessMichigan, Arizona prepping for interstate construction projects on I-94, I-10Shoulder closures and some single lane closures will take place on weekdays on I-94 in Michigan February through May, followed by a construction project through fall 2019. I-10 will be closed in Arizona near Phoenix on some weekends beginning Jan. 26.January 19, 2018BusinessMost Louisiana interstates reopened after days of shutdowns from ice stormAll Louisiana interstates are back up and running except for I-110 around Baton Rouge. I-110 southbound remains closed in its entirety between U.S. 61 and I-10, and the northbound side is closed between exit 6 and U.S. 61.January 19, 2018BusinessFMCSA fielding comments on hours changes for ag haulers, personal conveyance guidance until mid-Feb.FMCSA has extended the comment period for its proposal to expand ag haulers’ hours of service exemption, along with its proposal to slightly alter personal conveyance guidance.January 18, 2018Truck StopsPilot Flying J looks to add more stores, expand parking availability notices in 2018Pilot Flying J intends to open 20 new locations this year and continue renovating existing stores. The company is also looking to expand its parking availability notification system, which it began testing last year on the West Coast.January 17, 2018BusinessKenworth, Peterbilt recall trucks with certain Eaton, Paccar transmissions; Wabash, Walker recall trailersMore than 1,200 Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors are being recalled following the announcement last week of a recall from Eaton Cummins of certain automated manual transmissions. Additionally, Walker and Wabash are recalling approximately 75 trailers in separate recalls.January 16, 2018Custom RigsCar hauler’s tribute to fallen police officers’06 Pete 379 features murals of Minnesota police killed in line of dutyJanuary 15, 2018BusinessTelemedicine, walk-in truck stop clinics can keep drivers rolling when sickWhen you’re ill far from home, finding a local doc often isn’t practical, and getting sicker doesn’t cut it. Now there are better remedies for remote care.January 15, 2018BusinessEaton Cummins recalling more than 1,300 Endurant, Paccar transmissionsAffected transmissions may allow the engine to crank while the shifter is not in neutral.January 12, 2018BusinessMilitary vet truckers will be able to use V.A. examiners for DOT physicalsActive-duty military members, reservists and veterans will soon be able to use Veterans Association medical examiners to obtain their DOT medical certifications. President Donald Trump signed into law this week a bill to allows non-physician examiners to perform exams of drivers.January 11, 2018Previous PagePage 115 of 188Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsTennessee independent pulls a flatbed in custom '24 W900Brandon Scates "did everything about as wrong as you can do it" when he started his career as an owner-operator. Finally learning to listen to more experienced hands led to success -- and this stunning 2024 W900.BusinessITS Logistics tried to 'offset' $85,000 payment to carrier before Echo Global acquisitionCustom RigsCustom Rigs Showdown finals: 1968 Peterbilt 358A takes on 1982 359Pride & PolishIdaho farm owner-op's custom '98 379 brings home Pride & Polish hardware, recognitionFeatured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
