Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Pride & PolishBandit 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, 2017Pride & PolishExtensive 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, 2017Pride & PolishBandit 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, 2017Pride & PolishBandit 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, 2017Electronic Logging DevicesFMCSA: Pre-2000 ELD exemption applies to engine model year, not chassisOwner-operators with trucks equipped with model year 1999 engines and older will not be not subject to the electronic logging device mandate, regardless of the model year of the truck, according to fresh guidance from FMCSA.July 28, 2017Previous PagePage 141 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
