Home of the Road

Apr 5, 2002

Truckers who visit the Bence Sleepers display may feel more than a twinge of envy when they see the modified Volvo VNL42T that owner-operator Glen Rice is about to put into service as a reefer for FedEx Custom Critical. Almost 16 feet long and 8 feet high, the sleeper has a queen-sized bed, kitchen, shower and toilet, and several entertainment systems. Angola Coach outfitted the interior.

DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place

A DOT package aimed at improving truckers' working conditions would provide truck parking funding, withdraw FMCSA's speed limiter mandate proposal, establish pilot programs for hours-of-service flexibility and more.

Fleetworthy's new Expedited Inspection service is now available for select ELD users in Nevada.

New 'Expedited Inspection' service available through select ELDs

Sharp new glider additions to Rissler small fleet underscore driver, family value

Just five weeks left to enter Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Championship

BlueParrot's industry-leading B450-XT Noise-canceling Bluetooth headset pairs with Cummins for a unique design

When will owner-operators have to compete with truly 'driverless' trucks?

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