Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Trucker of the YearOversize hauls set safety standard for Owner-Operator of the Year finalistKevin Kocmich believes hauling oversize and overweight equipment works to his advantage as he maintains a spotless truck driving safety record. Details here.February 20, 2019BusinessConnecticut governor backs off of trucks-only toll planThe newly-elected governor campaigned on a trucks-only toll similar to what is in place in Rhode Island, but in his op-ed noted ongoing legal challenges. Lamont added in the piece that he has learned tolling just trucks would provide some revenue, but “not enough to upgrade” the state’s infrastructure.February 19, 2019Trucker of the YearOwner-operator of the Year finalist Danny Jewell still rolling after a half-centuryDanny Jewell, 73, has been behind the wheel of a truck since 1968. Perhaps even more impressive than those 50-plus years of driving is that they’ve all been with the same company.February 19, 2019Electronic Logging DevicesFireworks haulers get ELD waiver for Independence Day periodIn its decision to grant the exemption, FMCSA says the 11-day exemption would not negatively impact safety. The agency also says it conducted “a comprehensive investigation of the safety performance history” of the 53 companies the exemption would cover.February 15, 2019BusinessCargo thefts down 19 percent in 2018SensiGuard recently reported that cargo theft numbers were down 19% in 2018. Get more details on the cargo theft report right here on Overdrive Online.February 15, 2019BusinessCertain car haulers get reprieve from warning flag regs for overhanging loadsCertain car haulers are no longer required to place warning flags on overhanging loads of new cars. Learn more about the granted exemption from the FMCSA here.February 14, 2019BusinessHighway deaths ticked down in 2018 but remain above 40,000, preliminary numbers showHighway deaths dropped in 2018, but numbers are estimated to remain above 40K for another year. Statistics were provided by the National Safety Council.February 14, 2019BusinessGeorge Washington Bridge leads 10 most congested freight bottlenecks in U.S.Check out American Transportation Research Institute’s updated 2019 Top Truck Bottleneck List and see how traffic congestion impacts trucking on Overdrive.February 12, 2019BusinessThree companies added to fireworks haulers’ annual Independence Day exemptionThe FMCSA added three companies to the 14-hour rule exemption for Independence Day. The total number of companies taking advantage of the exemption comes to 53.February 11, 2019BusinessNearly 15,000 trucks recalled by Paccar, Daimler, AutocarAccording to documents from the NHTSA, almost 15,000 trucks manufactured by Paccar, Daimler and Autocar are being recalled for various defects. Get details.February 11, 2019Previous PagePage 83 of 184Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive ExtraRed, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko GraveranRGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.Custom RigsThe ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriagePride & PolishOverdrive's Pride & Polish: Vote for your favorite rigs todayRegulationsDOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL driversFeatured SponsorHowes
