CompaniesGoodyearLatest from GoodyearRegulationsNew FMCSA Deputy Administrator sworn inThe agency's former Chief Counsel, Earl Adams Jr., will oversee various aspects of its operations. Also: Truck driver named 38th Goodyear Highway Hero; 8,000 medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled; TA launches new restaurant concept.February 27, 2023Overdrive RadioOne owner-op's long road to steady dry-bulk freight, for the whole familyIn this Overdrive Radio edition out on a dry-bulk haul with Kentucky-based John McCormick, the owner-operator lays out his own and his father's different histories in trucking. Their stories converged in recent years on this regular run.February 3, 2023EquipmentRumors of the death of the 24.5 tire have been greatly exaggeratedThat doesn't necessarily mean sourcing difficulties, particularly for 24.5s in low-profile sizes, will get better fast. Production of the 24.5 took something of a backseat to the more widespread 22.5 over the course of the pandemic's supply chain snarls.December 21, 2022BusinessRail unions agree to deal to prevent strikeRail companies and union negotiators came to a tentative agreement early Thursday that likely avoids an industry-wide strike tomorrow. Also: I-17 lane closures planned this weekend in Phoenix; Goodyear Highway Hero award nomination period opens.September 15, 2022BusinessTrucking conditions continued negative trend in June | Kenworth T680s recalledIndustry conditions for carriers deteriorated further in June as fuel, financing costs and freight rates were negative factors. Also: A potential mudflap/fuel tank issue prompts Kenworth T680 recall; new load board app; medium-duty Macks recalled; more.August 23, 2022BusinessMore ELDs make Canada registry | Kelly regional drive tire recalledZonar Logs has received third-party certification from Transport Canada’s accreditation body COMDriver for use by Canadian fleets. Also: Goodyear is recalling a batch of Kelly regional drive tires; Trucker Path offering fleet customization.July 7, 2022LifeGoodyear names 37th Highway Hero award winnerTruck driver Gerald “Andy” Wright was recognized after stopping to help pull people out of a burning car to safety. The award goes out to drivers who demonstrate extraordinary acts of courage to help fellow citizens.March 8, 2022RegulationsWinter storm prompts FMCSA hours regs suspension in 41 states, D.C. | Senate bill would address port challengesThe bill, among other things, addresses the assessment of detention and demurrage charges by ocean carriers and others. Also: Winter weather prompts HOS suspension in most of U.S.; new TA Service Center in Wyoming; latest Highway Angel; more.February 4, 2022BusinessThe pervasive impact of nuclear-verdicts hype, threatThis series charts buzz around so-called "nuclear" post-crash verdicts – extremely high awards to plaintiffs after truck crashes -- which has reached an inevitable outcome in the New Orleans staged-accident ring. Bedrock cost impacts are felt by all.January 18, 2022Overdrive ExtraTruckers 'scarce and under-utilized at the same time' -- how can that possibly be?So asks MIT's Dr. David Correll, part of a podcast talk with working haulers. Correll was speaking to the constant drumbeat around a "driver shortage," even as truckers average just 6-7 hours of driving a day. What's your average daily hours utilization?November 10, 2021BusinessUber Freight speeding up payments to carriers | Vets Day deals from PilotUber Freight has partnered with card-issuing platform Marqeta and payments platform Branch to offer faster payments to carriers and a fuel card. Also: Trucker named Highway Angel; new TA Service Center in Florida; Veterans Day deals from Pilot.October 26, 2021LifeGoodyear wants to hear truckers' stories of heroismThe nomination period is open for Goodyear's annual Highway Hero award, which recognizes truckers who act selflessly for the good of others while on the job. Also: New group focuses on minority women in trucking; WIT's Influential Woman finalists; more.October 5, 2021BusinessTruck-involved traffic fatalities fell in 2020NHTSA's preliminary crash data chart a 7% increase in fatalities in 2020, despite a 2% decrease in truck-involved fatalities. Also: Certain fuel haulers get HOS relief extended; I-40 bridge closure timeline update; Navistar hit with cyberattack; more.June 8, 2021Channel 19Yet another reason insurance costs are risingClaims, says Sergio Hernandez of the DialVan 60-truck Laredo, Texas-based fleet. Hear his story of a multiple injury accident, for which DialVan shared no fault, that resulted in payout of his company's $1 million policy limit, and how they're mitigating.March 9, 2021BusinessPPP loans open to smallest businesses for next two weeksPresident Biden announced a two-week period in which very small businesses will have exclusive access to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program's forgivable loan program — including one-truck businesses. Also: Goodyear buys Cooper Tire for $2.5B.February 22, 2021Latest Product & Press Release from GoodyearGearGoodyear launches new super-regional all-position tire under Cooper brandGoodyearThe new Cooper WORK Series Regional Haul All-position (RHA) 2 tire is SmartWay verified and offers long miles to removal and even wear for the growing super-regional commercial vehicle category.February 21, 2025GearGoodyear’s off-highway large-haulage tireGoodyearGoodyear’s RH-4A+ off-highway large-haulage tire is engineered to deliver higher productivity in hard-rock-underfoot conditions. The tire features an extra-deep E-4+ tread depth with a high net-to-gross tread pattern and an optimized footprint pressure toNovember 2, 2020GearGoodyear’s expanded Fuel Max RTD lineupThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced it is launching three new sizes for its Fuel Max RTD (Regional Traction Drive) tire line. In the second quarter, all six Fuel Max RTD sizes will be available at original equipment (OE) and at Goodyear authorized deFebruary 3, 2020Top StoriesPride & Polish'Mint Condition': 2010 Pete 389 built with old-school touchCustom truck builder Beger Industries out of Manitoba, Canada, took home some extra hardware from MATS 2026 after capturing Best of Show in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class.EquipmentDiesel shops, owners, fleets pardoned by Trump after emissions ‘delete’ convictionsBusinessTQL to argue before U.S. Court of Appeals over broker transparencyRegulationsBroker transparency, AEBs, EPA emissions: When new rulemakings are expectedSmall Fleet ChampJust one month left to compete for Small Fleet Champ: Enter hereGet all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in AmericaView, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.
