Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Hours of ServiceSecond FMCSA listening session on hours of service set for D.C.The second of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s listening sessions on the proposed hours of service changes will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, at U.S. DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C. The listening session will be held from 1-3 p.m. and is open to the public.September 2, 2019BusinessMore than 12,000 trucks sidelined with OOS violations during June’s 72-hour Roadcheck blitzCVSA says 12,019 trucks and 2,784 drivers were placed out of service, accounting for a 17.9% vehicle OOS rate and a 4.2% driver OOS rate during the blitz. In total, inspectors across the U.S. and Canada conducted 67,072 inspections from June 4-6.August 30, 2019BusinessOwner-op-heavy fleet HVH Transportation shutters operationsA senior executive with HVH knowledgeable of the situation said rising liability insurance premiums were costing the company up to 11% of revenue per month, which caused the company to dip below the minimum liquidity threshold on a loan.August 29, 2019Custom RigsBandit Series racers head to Florida this weekendFive Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, is the next stop on the 2019 slate for the Bandit Big Rig Series truck racers, the ninth of 11 races on the schedule. The race at Five Flags will be held Saturday, Aug. 31. Including this weekend’s race, there are just three remaining on the 2019 schedule.August 28, 2019BusinessGrocery delivery fleet gets 30-minute break flexibilityTransco’s team drivers in its grocery division who make wholesale deliveries to grocery and convenience stores will be allowed to use on-duty non-driving time to satisfy the 30-minute break requirement.August 27, 2019BusinessFMCSA proposes decrease in 2020 UCR feesCarriers with one or two trucks paid $69 in 2018 and $62 in 2019. Under the new proposal, these companies would pay $60 for their 2020 UCR fees.August 26, 2019Custom RigsPhotos: Rat rods make statement at GATSFor the first time at the Great American Trucking Show, rat rods are on display and competing for top honors. There are approximately 10 rat rod vehicles entered into the competition.August 24, 2019BusinessBlueParrott releasing updated version of popular headsetThe new version of the headset will allow drivers to answer or reject calls with their voice, providing a hands-free experience while driving.August 24, 2019Truck StopsPilot Flying J gearing up to celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation WeekSteven Root, senior manager of loyalty marketing for PFJ, said at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas Friday that each day in September, drivers will receive an offer for a free drink each day. Some days will be coffee, others could be soda or water, but each day drivers can get a free beverage at the truck stops.August 23, 2019Pride & PolishPhotos: Pride & Polish under the lightsWhile the Pride & Polish judging at the Great American Trucking Show is complete and truck owners wait for the Saturday morning awards ceremony, the trucks are still parked at the show for attendees to check out.August 23, 2019Previous PagePage 73 of 187Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive ExtraHow to change a truck tire at 46 below zero: 'Don't panic'Alaska-based Dalton Highway heavy hauler Troy Call's got plenty experience at those temps. Long Haul Paul here salutes Call and the "elite corps of truckers" on the "Kamikaze Trail," full of 12% grades and windstorms that can cause whiteouts for days.Custom RigsOTR to CDL school owner: A.J. Frankie and the 'School Daze' '92 T600Pride & Polish'Heavy Hook' 2024 389's tall order: Promoting tow-company positivity to truckingBusinessOwner-ops, experts cautiously optimistic for 2026 rates bumpFeatured SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
