Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessPacific Northwest wildfires prompt HOS suspensions, highway closuresOregon and Washington have issued emergency declarations, suspending hours of service regulations for some truckers providing emergency relief and hauling supplies to the states due to wildfires. Several highways, including a section of I-84, have been closed because of the fires.September 6, 2017Custom RigsTommy Boileau picks up third straight Bandit Series winWith the win, Boileau was able to jump “88 Mike” Morgan to claim second place in the overall points standings with four races remaining in the inaugural Bandit season.September 6, 2017BusinessFuel prices skyrocket nationwide in wake of Harvey, southern states see biggest jumpThe Lower Atlantic region saw prices jump 19.7 cents during the time period, which was the most significant increase in the U.S. Dallas was the hardest hit metro area with diesel prices soaring to $2.642 per gallon, a 30.7-cent increase over the previous week, according to ProMiles.September 5, 2017BusinessTruckers can participate in meeting Friday on future of CSAFriday’s meeting will allow the public to offer input to be considered by FMCSA in the development and implementation of an action plan to address CSA’s deficiencies outlined in National Academies of Sciences report. Registration is required for online or in-person attendance.September 5, 2017BusinessTrucker involved in San Antonio human smuggling operation indicted, pleads not guiltyJames Matthew Bradley Jr. faces a five-count indictment with charges of conspiracy and transportation of illegal immigrants resulting in death and serious bodily injury and more. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.September 1, 2017Custom RigsAntique Mack finds Fountain of YouthDanny Lea bought and rebuilt a 1963 Mack B-75 to teach his grandchildren about “what trucking used to be.” The truck, which was on display for the first time at the Great American Trucking Show, earned a third-place finish in the Antique Bobtail category in Pride & Polish.September 1, 2017Custom RigsBandit truck racing series returns to Missouri this weekendThis weekend’s race will be held Saturday night at Lebanon I-44 Speedway. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and racing will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the race are $20 for adults, $14 for seniors and $10 for children. Family tickets are available for $50.August 30, 2017BusinessNavistar recalling some 2018 Internationals with Cummins engines, Trail King recalling gooseneck trailersNavistar is recalling approximately 224 model year 2018 International HX and LT series trucks with Cummins ISX15 Performance Series engines for a fuel pump issue, and Trail King is recalling certain 2012-2014 gooseneck trailers in which the pivot plate could crack, causing the trailer to detach.August 29, 2017BusinessIncreased cargo theft activity expected over Labor Day weekendThe firm says during Labor Day weekends of 2012 through 2016, it recorded 39 percent more thefts than on normal, non-holiday weekends. The 2016 Labor Day weekend had a total of 14 cargo theft incidents worth more than $2.5 million, SensiGuard reports.August 29, 2017BusinessUnprecedented rainfall, flooding shut down major interstates, highways in southeast TexasParts of Houston and southeast Texas have received more than 30 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Harvey since Friday, and the National Weather Service says another 15 to 25 inches could fall through the end of the week.August 28, 2017Previous PagePage 121 of 184Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioHow military service set these trucking entrepreneurs straight on course to successA special Overdrive Radio marks Veterans Day, commemorating the military service of so many around the United States, and in American trucking. Here we honor the stories of two vets -- Army and Navy, respectively -- who are equally clear-eyed emphasizing what their service meant for their long careers as business owners.RegulationsCourt pauses DOT rule seeking to push 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers out of commercial workMaintenanceOwner-ops adapt conservative approach to ever-expanding diesel service intervalsOverdrive ExtraRed, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko GraveranFeatured SponsorGarmin Delivers Big with Trucker-Trusted Navigators and Premium Wireless Headsets
