Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Hours of ServiceMobile shower, catering group seeks hours relief to better aid firefighters responding to disastersThe National Mobile Shower and Catering Association is requesting the regulations relief for its member companies’ drivers who are responding under a “Resource Order,” an order issued by a federal agency directing firefighters and supporting personnel to respond to forest fires and similar emergencies.November 29, 2018BusinessProminent dashcam provider petitions FMCSA to allow lower windshield mountingRegulations require vehicle safety technologies to be mounted not more than four inches below the upper edge of the area swept by the windshield wipers. SmartDrive says its ADAS should be mounted approximately eight inches below the upper edge of the area swept by windshield wipers.November 28, 2018ParkingDOT launches second Jason’s Law truck parking surveyThe new version of the survey is meant to update the inventory of truck parking and identify improvements to truck parking availability since the first survey; evaluate truck travel by state to evaluate increases in truck parking demand; evaluate technologies being used to monitor availability and demand; and more.November 27, 2018BusinessDOT raises fines for violating trucking regsA final rule that published in the Federal Register today, Nov. 27, makes the new fine amounts effective immediately. The 2015 Act required FMCSA and other DOT agencies to issue an initial “catch-up” adjustment, followed by annual adjustments for inflation.November 27, 2018Custom RigsClassic American iron across the pondThree classic American trucks – a 1979 Peterbilt 359, a 1983 Peterbilt 359 and a 1993 Peterbilt 379 – found their way to England, where they are now used as show trucks, mobile advertisements, wedding transportation and more.November 23, 2018BusinessFuel prices hit two-month lowDiesel prices continued to fall during the week ending Nov. 19, dropping 3.5 cents to bring the U.S.’ national average to $3.282 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.November 19, 2018BusinessMack, Volvo recall more than 3,000 trucks for lighting, steering issuesMost trucks included in the recalls are vocational. The largest of the three recalls affects approximately 2,194 model year 2004-2019 VHD vocational trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. Mack issued the same recall on approximately 946 model year 2019 Granite trucks.November 19, 2018BusinessSecure trucks, cargo to prevent Thanksgiving cargo theftSensiGuard says over the last five Thanksgiving periods, which run from the Tuesday before the holiday through the Tuesday after, it has seen just under three thefts per day, which is 26 percent higher than the average rate throughout the year.November 16, 2018Custom RigsOne more custom build for Lil’ RayRay Rodriquez’s dragon-themed 1999 Peterbilt 379, “Uno Mas,” picked up a first place in the 2000-and-older Bobtail category at the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish in August.November 15, 2018BusinessTrucking groups plan to fight Connecticut governor-elect’s trucks tolling planDemocrat Ned Lamont, who was elected as the state’s next governor last week, said during his campaign he intends to propose trucks-only tolls in the state to curb what is projected to be a multi-billion-dollar budget deficit by 2021. However, the state’s trucking association, with backing from the American Trucking Associations, says it intends to fight any trucks-only tolls.November 14, 2018Previous PagePage 88 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 SponsorHP/Poly Voyager Legend 30 and Voyager Legend 50
