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Pride & Polish
Iowa-based independentâs restoration of an e-log-exempt 2000 Pete 379
The FMCSAâs change to its guidance on the pre-2000 model year exemption to the ELD mandate â when the agency specified the engine year instead of the chassis year as the determining factor â sealed the deal for owner-operator Scott Hampton in his plans to do a $75K custom-restoration of his 2000 Peterbilt 379.
November 26, 2018
Business
10 toughest states for hours of service violations
Arkansas has been atop this list now for four years since overtaking the previous perennial toughest hours-violation state, Oregon, in 2014.
November 26, 2018
Voices
Pride and professionalism: âThe difference between a career and a jobâ
Reader Scott Hainline writes in response to Clifford Petersenâs discourse on the pride and professionalism inherent in, among other things, on-highway courtesies once common among truckers. Hainline argues truckers should do better to pass down traditional professionalism to the incoming generations.
November 26, 2018
Business
An hours of service âsecret weaponâ in Kansas
For those running paper logs or ELDs, but particularly the former, Kansas has something of a secret weapon for its Level 3 driver inspections, notes highway patrol Captain Chris Turner. Many of those inspections, taking place primarily at rest stops, are performed by a âsmall group of retired troopers.â âŚ
November 23, 2018
Channel 19
Happy Thanksgiving! And another recipe âŚ
Whether youâre on the road, home or giving thanks elsewhere with friends or family this year, know that weâre all glad youâre here to take us along with you on the long road that is the American story. Also: hereâs a recipe for collard greens (aka, once upon a time, my four-year-oldâs proclaimed âfavorite foodâ) you can feel free to give a try sometime or other.
November 22, 2018
Overdrive Extra
2019âs crystal ball: Hot sectors, interest rates, used truck pricing, small-fleet hiring
A month from now, weâll be inundated with experts reading the trucking tea leaves for 2019. Rather not wait for their pronouncements? Hereâs an early jump on new-year predictions, as well as trends that go beyond 2019.
November 21, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Letâs take an âattitude of gratitudeâ to our support structures at truck stops
âIn this season of thanksgiving, I encourage truckers to take a moment to walk in the shoes of the folks who serve us and approach them with an attitude of gratitude.â âOwner-operator Gary Buchs on a key part of any on-highway business â truck-stop staff, from servers to mechanics and cleaning crews.
November 21, 2018
Channel 19
Nearly half of independents using ELDs give no thanks for device providers
Almost half of independent owner-operator respondents whoâve put on an e-log reported a âno-satisfactionâ level with their ELD provider â add those who were only âsomewhat or a little satisfied,â and you can account for more than 6 in 10 responding independents using an ELD today.
November 21, 2018
Business
Nominations for Goodyear Highway Hero award due next week
The award recognizes drivers who have performed heroic deeds during the course of their normal work day. The nomination period is open through November 29.
November 21, 2018
Business
Reefer rates continue ticking up ahead of holiday
Demand for reefer and van capacity is building with the calendar year drawing to a close. In marked contrast to the previous week, the number of available loads jumped 6.7 percent overall, while the number of trucks fell 2.2 percent last week â rates could be expected to move up accordingly with such a demand boost.
November 21, 2018
Parking
TxDOT moves on truck-parking survey, workshop series throughout the state
Texas Department of Transportation reps have moved on efforts to assess a way forward on potentially taking steps to improve parking infrastructure for truckers hauling to, through and from the state. TxDOT wants input now from carriers and drivers on parking issues in the state.
November 20, 2018
Business
Meals for 18 Wheels bringing Thanksgiving to truckers on the road
Truck drivers who wonât make it home for Thanksgiving this year may still have a chance to get a hot meal courtesy of Meals for 18 Wheels. The group each year coordinates a team of volunteers to deliver Thanksgiving meals to truckers who canât make it home. This year, the group will create a post [âŚ]
November 20, 2018
Business
Vague Elon Musk tweet hints that Tesla has purchased fleets
The company hasnât shed any light on which fleets it acquired or how the acquisition would benefit production of its Model 3 vehicle. Overdriveâs queries to Tesla about its acquisition were not returned.
November 20, 2018
Business
Expect increased police activity on I-40 during Thanksgiving
Troopers in California, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina are participating in the effort that aims to achieve zero fatalities along the 2,559 miles of interstate during Thanksgiving. Drivers should expect to see a trooper at least every 20 miles from Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 25.
November 20, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Thanksgiving ramblings on the trucking life in times gone by
Roger Ruble was âfrom that onetime breed of ex-drivers who would build a truck stop of their own.â Long Haul Paul met Ruble at the perfect moment at the tale end of a maiden voyage in the late 1980s, cold and hungry in Fiat, Ind.
November 20, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Truckers helping foster 12-year-old Robbie Welshâ creative journey
In this edition Overdrive Radio, St. Louis mother Sarah Welsh details how the trucking community, particularly a variety of owner-operators among it, has helped foster her 12-year-old son Robbieâs passion for so many things trucking â and particularly: âmeeting drivers to talk about their trucks,â Sarah says. A kindred spirit, as it were. MoreâŚ
November 19, 2018
Business
Fuel prices hit two-month low
Diesel prices continued to fall during the week ending Nov. 19, dropping 3.5 cents to bring the U.S.â national average to $3.282 per gallon, according to the Department of Energyâs weekly report.
November 19, 2018
Business
OOIDAâs Truckers for Troops campaign raises more than $38,500
The week-long Truckers for Troops fundraising effort, held Nov. 5-9, officially raised $38,536. Shell Rotella helped the 2018 campaign get off to a good start with a $2,000 donation.
November 19, 2018
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The ultimate Christmas present: A.J. Field's 1969 Peterbilt 358
Texas-based A.J. Field isn't a truck driver, but he and his wife, Casey, both love trucks, especially vintage Petes. He was surprised by Casey and a friend at Christmas a few years ago with this 1969 Peterbilt 358, which they've built together since.
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