Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessBlueParrott 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, 2019Pride & PolishShort track racing veteran grabs Bandit Series win in MichiganLong-time short track racer Mark Noble put the expertise gained from 600-plus career wins to good use this past weekend at Kalamazoo Speedway in Michigan to win his second career Bandit Big Rig Series race and his first this season.August 21, 2019BusinessThousands of trucking companies getting checks in DOTAuthority.com fraud caseFTC announced it is sending checks totaling $757,946 to 14,948 small businesses, an average of just over $50 per check. The refunds come from a $900,000 settlement paid by Excelsior Enterprises International, one of four corporate defendants in the case brought by the FTC.August 19, 2019Hours of ServiceHours of service listening session set for GATSThe GATS listening session, which will be at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, will begin at 10 a.m. and is scheduled for two hours. FMCSA says the listening sessions will allow the public to present comments, views and relevant research on the proposed hours changes.August 19, 2019BusinessCargo theft volume mostly flat year-over-year, SensiGuard reportsThe firm says the numbers represent less than a 1% decrease in volume and a 34% decrease in value when compared to the same quarter a year ago.August 15, 2019Pride & PolishBandit Series gears up for Kalamazoo Speedway in MichiganTwo-time defending series champion Ricky “Rude” Proffitt currently holds a slim 17-point lead in the overall points standings as he looks to three-peat as series champion. Allen Boles sits in second place, followed by Mark Noble, Marshall Davis and Craig Kruckeberg.August 14, 2019Pride & PolishRetired owner-op’s ‘Spice of Life’ Pete 379The truck's moniker is in honor of the owner's late wife, Joan, who used the phrase as her CB handle. She was his co-driver when they hauled van freight together before he bought this truck. She passed away in 2010.August 13, 2019BusinessCertain Freightliner Cascadia tractors recalled over brake airline issueApproximately 183 model year 2019-2020 Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with certain suspensions are being recalled over an issue that could damage the brake airlines.August 12, 2019Previous PagePage 89 of 203Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentPaccar's new in-dash digital infotainment system for KWs, PetesPaccar Connect will be available in new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in early 2027. Also: Missouri raising some rural interstate speed limits; Volvo, Mack launch enhanced service contracts.Reader RigsThird-gen trucker carries tradition in sharp 2022 Peterbilt 389Pride & PolishThis look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352Partners in BusinessDiesel rising again: New tools for MPG-investment ROI, IFTA tracking, reportingEquipmentClass-action suit proceeding against Paccar over MX-13 issues
