Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessTrucker charged after 10 found dead in human smuggling operation in TexasThough the incident appears to be an attempt to smuggle migrants into the U.S., local police have said it is being considered a human trafficking crime. Nearly 40 people were found in the trailer in San Antonio on Saturday.July 24, 2017Custom RigsBandit Series sees first-time winner in Tommy BoileauTommy Boileau took advantage of a timely caution flag to grab his first Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series win at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.July 19, 2017BusinessDaimler recalls approximately 1,550 severe duty trucksAffected trucks include 2015-2017 Freightliner 108SD, 2015-2017 Freightliner 114SD and 2015-2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 models built between Dec. 16, 2014, and April 27, 2017.July 18, 2017BusinessFMCSA rejects fleet’s 30-minute break exemption requestIn its denial, FMCSA says when the 30-minute break provision was proposed, it was based on research that stated periods free from work were followed by improved work performance. The agency says the break benefits drivers and improves safety.July 17, 2017Custom RigsThunderbird spreads its wings: Rare White Western Star cabover restoredPete Caporal says he found out only 620 of these cabovers were built in 1979, before White went out of business in 1980. He says during the restoration they found etched in the frame the number 475, the number of the truck off the assembly line.July 13, 2017Hours of ServiceMontana, Dakotas suspend hours regs for drought relief haulersIn addition to hours-of-service reprieves for truckers hauling supplies to help livestock producers in the states, Montana and North Dakota’s orders also ease weight limit regulations for drivers hauling hay and water to ranchers.July 12, 2017BusinessShort-haul carriers petition FMCSA for exemption from ELD mandateAn association representing drivers who contract to haul equipment for pipeline construction projects and a water service hauling fleet are seeking exemptions from the ELD mandate for some of their drivers who exceed the hours limits on the short-term logging exemption.July 10, 2017BusinessShort-haul intermodal fleet petitions FMCSA for logbook exemptionRDS is seeking the exemption for the times the drivers work longer than 12 hours.July 6, 2017BusinessSix states hike fuel taxes to start second half of yearIndiana, Montana, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia saw higher diesel tax rates take effect July 1.July 6, 2017Custom Rigs’88 Mike’ Morgan closes gap on Ricky ‘Rude’ Proffitt in Bandit points standingsMorgan has won the last two of the series’ races after Proffitt ran of a string of three consecutive wins before that. Proffitt still leads in the overall points standings approximately halfway through the 13-race season, but Morgan is closing the gap.July 6, 2017Previous PagePage 124 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 SponsorHP/Poly Voyager Legend 30 and Voyager Legend 50
