Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessIrma flooding closes portions of I-10, I-95 in FloridaState officials have closed I-10 in Lake City in both directions between milemarker 296 and milemarker 301 because of flooding. In the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area, there are some closures on I-95 and I-595, as well as some state roads and highways.September 11, 2017EquipmentFinancing a used truck: Lower prices and available capital create a good market for owner-operators with strong credit ratingsThe used truck market for owner-operators is looking good: Prices are down thanks to inventory surplus, and credit is cheaper than it has been in recent years. “For single owner-operators or small-fleet owners, money is very prevalent,” says Matt Manero, owner of Carrollton, Texas-based Commercial Fleet Financing. “Rates are still very low, and there are […]September 11, 2017BusinessHours regs suspended in seven states ahead of Hurricane Irma landfallA Regional Emergency Declaration issued by USDOT suspends hours regulations for drivers and carriers providing “direct assistance” to areas affected by Hurricane Irma, which is expected to make landfall in south Florida early Sunday morning.September 8, 2017BusinessPacific 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, 2017Previous PagePage 124 of 188Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsEmergencies declared across Southeast ahead of winter storm, bringing HOS waiversA massive winter storm forecast to impact much of the U.S. over the weekend prompted emergency declarations in at least a half-dozen states that waive certain trucking regs for emergency response.RegulationsTrucker locked in FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol 'Clearinghouse jail' fights to break outCustom RigsTennessee independent pulls a flatbed in custom '24 W900BusinessITS Logistics tried to 'offset' $85,000 payment to carrier before Echo Global acquisitionFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
