Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessNearly 6,000 Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks with optional spotlights recalledPaccar is recalling approximately 5,731 trucks because the optional spotlight circuit on the affected trucks “may not be adequately protected in the event of a short,” increasing the risk of fire at the fuse block.August 16, 2017Custom RigsBandit truck racing director: First season exceeding expectations, 2018 season confirmedThe season has been so successful, in fact, the series has announced it will be back for its second season in 2018. While he’s not ready to name any tracks specifically, Madsen says the series will expand its footprint next year, while also expanding the field of trucks.August 14, 2017Custom RigsExtensive damage from parking lot crash prompts owner-operator car hauler to remake truckOwner-operator Jeff Bencic, who owns Bencic Auto Transport and is leased to Continental Transport, made the most of a truck stop parking lot accident by giving his 2014 Peterbilt 388 car hauler a makeover.August 11, 2017BusinessResearch broker histories before taking load from new sourceUsing resources available on different load boards to research a broker’s credit history, days to pay and more can help prevent a bad experience.August 10, 2017BusinessDaimler recalls more than 2,500 trucks for tow hook, fuel pump issuesDaimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 2,500 trucks, ranging from severe duty to Class 8, for improperly manufactured tow hooks and a fuel pump issue in certain engines.August 7, 2017Custom RigsBandit truck racers power into MissouriTommy Boileau will be gunning for his third consecutive win in this weekend’s race at Lebanon I-44 Speedway. He has found his groove since the series traveled to the Midwest, winning back-to-back races at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Iowa and Madison International Speedway in Wisconsin.August 3, 2017BusinessNew FMCSA guidance allows states to accept commercial learner’s permit applications from any out-of-state driversThe guidance issued this week is in line with FMCSA’s final rule issued Oct. 13, 2016, that amended CDL regulations to ease the transition of military personnel into the trucking industry. Previously, states could only accept out-of-state applications from military personnel, but the new guidance applies to all drivers.August 2, 2017BusinessFMCSA extends hours suspension in Dakotas, N.C. suspends hours regs over power outageFMCSA extended an emergency declaration in the Dakotas due to severe drought conditions, thus extending an hours-of-service regulations suspension in the state. North Carolina also suspended hours regulations due to a power outage on the Outer Banks.July 31, 2017Custom RigsBandit points standings stay tight as Boileau wins second straight raceTommy Boileau, driver of the No. 16 Volvo, picked up his second win of the season, and his second in a row. His first win came two weeks prior at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Iowa. Boileau, Ricky “Rude” Proffitt and “88 Mike” Morgan are in a tight battle in the series points standings.July 31, 2017BusinessFuel pump problem prompts recall of new Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks with Cummins ISX15The recall affects approximately 1,737 model year 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, as well as model year 2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks.July 31, 2017Previous PagePage 126 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
