Equipment
Business
Regulations
Life
Custom Rigs
Gear
Business: Page 311
Business
Fleet ordered to pay $3 million after pushing tired drivers on âgrossly illegalâ routes
Beam Trucking drivers were told to drive âroutes that were so long that they barely got any sleep between trips for weeks at a time over a course of years.â One driver admitted to taking bath salts every few hours to stay awake, according to the U.S. Attorney.
December 5, 2017
Business
Daseke acquires owner-op flatbed fleet, two others
Daseke has acquired owner-operator fleet Tennessee Steel Haulers & Co., along with The Roadmasters Group and Moore Freight Service.
December 5, 2017
Parking
Trucker Path adds parking prediction to app
The feature compiles four years of data collected in the app and gives a percentage of parking spots available at a location during a given period of time.
December 5, 2017
Business
House bill looks to expand under-21 trucker pilot program
As it stands now, this program requires participants to be veterans or active duty members of the military service and between the ages of 18 and 21.
December 5, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELDs: What to expect from enforcement as the mandate descends
As of Dec. 18, states and their federal truck enforcement partners will begin issuing violations and citations, in some cases with fines, to those subject to the electronic logging device mandate who arenât using e-logs. Practices will vary considerably for log checks with those devices.
December 5, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Driver rallies relay ELD concerns to media, public
Groups of owner-operators and other drivers gathered at various locations around the country Monday in opposition to the electronic logging device mandate as part of a so-called âELD Media Blitzâ to bring attention to security, economic and safety issues associated with the mandate.
December 4, 2017
Business
River States dealerâs biggest toy donation ever
Over nearly two decades, River States Truck and Trailer has contributed in excess of $28,000 toward Toys or Tots and similar charities. 2017 was by far the largest donation with close to $9,000 spent on toys, plus additional monetary donations from employees.
December 4, 2017
Business
Enforcement blitz ongoing this week in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio
Officers from the Michigan State Police, Indiana State Police, Illinois State Police and Ohio State Highway Patrol are focusing their enforcement efforts on I-94 and other major freeways in their respective states Dec. 4-8.
December 4, 2017
Truck Stops
New Pilot truck stop set to open in Illinois
The new location, in Bensenville on Illinois Route 83, features six diesel fueling lanes with high-speed pumps, PJ Fresh, public laundry, Western Union and more.
December 4, 2017
Business
Whatâs ârallyâ going on here?
âIâm happy to see people in the industry come together â for whatever reason. You donât have to agree with what theyâre saying to appreciate their efforts.â
December 4, 2017
Overdrive Extra
Counting costs and savings for the 2019 Tesla Semi (and bonus video)
Diesel power will be around probably for decades. But donât be shocked if you live to see e-trucks as a common sight â not just for saving the environment but for saving costs.
December 1, 2017
Channel 19
Recalcitrant politicos in sights of anti-mandate rallies kicking off Monday nationwide
Organizers are hopeful that the Dec. 4 âELD media blitzâ in numerous locations nationwide will finally get the attention of lawmakers â some drivers, too â who have become recalcitrant in the face of a growing feeling of inevitability around the mandate.
December 1, 2017
Gear
Penrayâs tough cleaning lineup
Penrayâs Tough Max multi-purpose cleaning products are formulated to remove grease, oil and grime from tools and parts, as well as for cleaning dirty hands, all while leaving a fresh citrus scent. The noncorrosive Purple variation is suitable for commerci
December 1, 2017
Business
Cargo support â what truckers do best
Wendy checks in with Cargo Harrison on his foot-trek from South America to Prudhoe Bay. If you see him between Vegas and Reno on U.S. 95 this week, he could use some help with water â stop if youâve got the time!
December 1, 2017
Business
Mobil Delvac unveils new lineup of heavy-duty oils
Exxon Mobil announced Dec. 1 a new lineup of Mobil Delvac heavy-duty engine oils that meet the specifications of the new generation CK-4 and FA-4 engine oils, which are designed to boost fuel economy and increase oil drain intervals.
December 1, 2017
Business
Pilot Flying J sending trucker and family to SEC Championship Game
By winning the contest, Wood receives four tickets to this weekendâs game in Atlanta between the Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers, along with hotel accommodations and round-trip travel.
December 1, 2017
Business
2018 Kenworth calendars now available
The wall calendar showcases the companyâs T680, T880, W900L, T370 and T270 models. The appointment calendar highlights a Kenworth Truck of the Month, which includes a T680, T880 and more.
December 1, 2017
Business
Reefer, van rates continue to march skyward, flatbed stays strong
Economic conditions continued to drive spot market rates higher in November, with per-mile rates for van and reefer climbing to multi-year highs, according to data from Truckstop.com. Flatbed rates dipped for the first time since July, according to Truckstop.com, following months of strong gains.
December 1, 2017
Previous Page
Page 311 of 1364
Next Page
Top Stories
Regulations
Lawsuit seeks to halt FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL final rule
That latest filing in the case of owner-operator Jorge Rivera Lujan v. the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asks for an emergency stay of the government's final rule restricting non-domiciled CDL eligibility, pending judicial review.
Regulations
FMCSA chief emphasizes aggressive approach to CDL qualifications
Custom Rigs
'55 needlenose Pete rebuilt with classic aviation style
Trucker of the Year
When the mentored becomes the master: Trucker of the Month Adam Mackey
Equipment
Test-drive with a New Jersey turn in Mack's all-new Pioneer
Overdrive Radio
Latest Episode
OTR trucker-songwriter Long Haul Paul's new 'After Party Sessions,' MATS show upcoming
More episodes »
Showcase your workhorse
Add a photo of your rig to our Reader Rigs collection to share it with your peers and the world. Tell us the story behind the truck and your business to help build its story.
Submit Your Rig
