Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessIncreased 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, 2017Pride & PolishLindamood, Manuel continue winning ways with Best of Show victories at GATS Pride & PolishBest of Show winners were announced in five categories – working bobtail, working combo, limited-mileage bobtail, limited-mileage combo and builders class – along with the People’s Choice winner in a ceremony held at GATS on Aug. 26.August 26, 2017BusinessBlueParrott debuts new headset at GATSThe new C400-XT, which will begin shipping in October, can be worn over the head like traditional wireless headset, or around the back of the head on either the right or left ear, whichever the user prefers.August 26, 2017BusinessweBoost’s latest cell signal booster expands boosting capabilitiesInstead of switching cell service providers because of poor signal, the 4G-X OTR is designed to provide a “significant increase” to cell signal to all cellular devices from any carrier, Roberts says.August 24, 2017Business‘Rigs Without Cigs’ tobacco cessation campaign kicks off at GATSDrivers who sign up for the campaign will get weekly emails or phone calls to answer any questions or to provide encouragement for continuing to cut back on tobacco use.August 24, 2017LifeFive Apps for That: Get started with saving, investingThese apps can provide ways to establish an automatic regimen for moving your money, usually in small increments, into accounts that grow significantly over time.August 22, 2017BusinessTruckers earn win – for now – in Rhode Island tolling battleRhode Island DOT has proposed to ban trucks from certain secondary roads that could be used to avoid future trucks-only tolls. Rhode Island’s State Traffic Commission voted down the proposal for now, requesting more information from RIDOT.August 22, 2017BusinessDOTs warn truckers about driving during eclipse, implement truck restrictionsThe eclipse will be visible in every state of the contiguous U.S., but at least portions of 14 states will see a total eclipse, where the moon will fully block out the sun for nearly three minutes in the middle of the day.August 16, 2017BusinessNearly 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, 2017Previous PagePage 140 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
