Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Pride & PolishRicky ‘Rude’ Proffitt holds off ’88 Mike’ to pick up fourth Bandit Series winProffitt had to come from the back of the field and had to battle “88 Mike” Morgan side-by-side for the final three laps to win the race.October 9, 2017BusinessSteer axle recall expands to include nearly 19,000 Peterbilt, Kenworth, International trucksThe recall issued by Paccar includes approximately 17,737 model year 2016 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks in most models, along with approximately 1,175 model year 2016 International tractors in most models.October 9, 2017BusinessThreat of Tropical Storm Nate prompts HOS waivers in Alabama, FloridaAs of Friday morning, the storm is forecast to reach hurricane status before it makes landfall along the Gulf Coast over the weekend.October 6, 2017Pride & PolishVideo: ‘Color of Money’Bryce Transport’s one-of-a-kind ’07 Pete 379 Legacy edition.October 5, 2017Pride & PolishProffitt, Boileau set to begin three-race shootout for inaugural Bandit Series championship this weekendThe Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series returns to the track this weekend at Florence Motor Speedway in Timmonsville, S.C., the series’ second visit to the track in its inaugural season.October 4, 2017BusinessDOT looking to expand auto hauler definition, seeks public commentThe Federal Highway Administration is considering expanding the definition of auto haulers to include high-mount tractor-trailers that are not able to haul vehicles on the tractor itself. These trucks would then fall under traditional auto hauler length restrictions.October 3, 2017BusinessShell Rotella launches campaign to name pickup truck ‘Official Vehicle of the U.S.’A formal petition must be submitted to the White House with 100,000 signatures collected within a 30-day period, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3. After reaching the 100,000-signature goal, the petition will be placed into a queue for a required review by White House staff.October 3, 2017BusinessTrucker involved in grisly illegal alien smuggling operation will not face death penaltyTrucker James Matthew Bradley Jr. faces seven counts for his alleged involvement in an illegal immigrant smuggling operation with the possibility of life in prison. The government announced it will not seek the death penalty.September 28, 2017Pride & PolishBandit Series crash sends truck over outside wall, both drivers OK; Boileau claims 4th straight winMike Morgan’s No. 88 Mack jumped the wall and landed in the catch fence and guidewires between the track and the crowd. Boles’ truck rode down the front stretch along the wall until finally coming to rest just before turn one. Both drivers got out of their trucks unscathed.September 27, 2017BusinessPotential steer axle problem prompts recall of more than 1,000 Volvo, Mack, Autocar trucksA potential problem in Dana D-Series and E-Series steer axles that could result in a complete loss of steering prompted Mack, Volvo and Autocar to recall more than 1,000 potentially affected trucks.September 25, 2017Previous PagePage 137 of 203Next PageTop StoriesReader Rigs1985 Kenworth W900B keeps five-trailer, three-truck biz flexibleThe truck is powered by a 525-hp Cummins N14 Celect+ with an 18-speed. Indiana-headquartered Paul Caudill uses the classic for some "hit and miss" OTR work pulling a 40-foot Mac end dump, one of five different trailers in his stable.Small Fleet ChampChamp-finalist fleet and the brokerage-AI shift: Otto TransferPride & PolishThese truck builders will compete in 2027 MATS Big Rig Build-OffEquipmentPaccar's new in-dash digital infotainment system for KWs, PetesReader RigsThird-gen trucker carries tradition in sharp 2022 Peterbilt 389
