Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Reader RigsBefore and after: Chad Keegan’s 1983 Kenworth K100Chad Keegan bought this 1983 Kenworth K100 in June 2018. It’s powered by a 350-hp Cummins Big Cam III and a 9-speed Eaton-Fuller with Reyco spring suspension. It had been sitting for two years and hadn’t been used on the road since 1996.December 27, 2019BusinessTo cut delivery truck congestion, NYC ushers in cargo bikesFor the next six months, UPS, Amazon, DHL and other package delivery companies will be allowed to park in commercial loading zones usually reserved for just commercial trucks and will not be required to pay meters for parking there during deliveries.December 18, 2019BusinessDon’t risk personal safety to avoid fines for not removing snow/ice from trailer roofsHow do you safely remove snow and ice from the roof of a trailer? While several states have laws requiring snow and ice to be removed before travel, there isn’t much guidance for truckers on how to go about doing so.December 16, 2019Pride & PolishMissouri hauler’s special edition Pete 379XThe rig is the only 379X with this exact color, Farley says, because the color came out with the Pride & Class special edition 389s in 2015. He says Peterbilt wasn’t going to let them use the color, but after sending the VIN and title to Peterbilt to prove it was a special edition 379X, they sent CEI the paint codes.December 12, 2019BusinessUPS Freight fined after firing driver who refused to drive without a required ELDOSHA ordered UPS Freight to pay the driver $15,273 in compensatory damages, $30,000 in punitive damages and approximately $2,700 in back wages plus interest. The unnamed driver was fired for refusing to drive without an ELD, and his termination was later modified to be a suspension, according to OSHA.December 11, 2019BusinessConnecticut governor proposes trucks-only tolls plan with Rhode Island tolls lawsuit still unresolvedIn a letter to state legislative leaders of both parties, Gov. Ned Lamont calls for trucks-only tolls on 12 bridges along major thoroughfares in the state. Rates would vary by location, but truckers could be charged between $6.40 and $19.20 at each of the 12 toll locations.December 9, 2019BusinessFormer Tennessee trooper indicted on bribery chargesThe former Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper worked the weigh station on I-81 in Greene County, Tennessee, and was charged after allegedly accepting payment for truck and trailer repair business referrals.December 5, 2019BusinessNovember recall roundup: More than 4,000 Western Star, 2,200 Volvo and 200 Peterbilt trucks included in four recallsFour recalls include approximately 2,725 model year 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 tractors, approximately 1,331 model year 2020 Western Star 4700 trucks, approximately 2,287 model year 2020 Volvo VNL and VNR tractors, and approximately 248 model year 2020 Peterbilt 579 trucks.November 29, 2019Pride & PolishJ&L Contracting returns to show truck competition with custom 2019 Pete 389The company gave the truck its name, “Here We Go Again,” as a nod to J&L’s return to truck show competition. A previous Peterbilt 389, “Contender,” competed for the Pride & Polish National Championship in 2015.November 21, 2019BusinessIdaho governor warns hemp haulers to stick to interstates under new hemp transportation lawIdaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order to resolve any conflicts between state and federal law when it comes to transporting hemp through the state. Hemp haulers can only transport the crop on or near interstates and must stop at the first port of entry for an inspection of the hemp load.November 21, 2019Previous PagePage 81 of 203Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishThis look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352Casey Field's needlenose Peterbilt 358 is a perfect blend of old-school looks with some modern improvements to give the rig a more comfortable ride. Its serial number has been getting double-takes from decoders for nearly 60 years now, originally stamped a 352 cabover.Partners in BusinessDiesel rising again: New tools for MPG-investment ROI, IFTA tracking, reportingEquipmentClass-action suit proceeding against Paccar over MX-13 issuesRegulations'Driver shortage' narrative returns just as 'driverless' rollout acceleratesOverdrive RadioNo sideline cynics here: Voices from TenFour D.C., truckers' advocacy counterbalance
