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Burning down Joplin: Big rig burnouts at GBATS

In this video, catch views of a few rat rods, a couple standard-looking day cabs (at least from the exterior perspective), and even a miniature Peterbilt 379 burning rubber and rolling coal at the biennial event held in Joplin, Missouri.

October 6, 2021

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Former fleet owner sentenced for involvement in meth, money laundering organization

The Arkansas-based trucking company was funded by money from drug proceeds, according to a U.S. attorney. Also: Two recalls affect small number of Peterbilt trucks; New Love's in Florida.

October 4, 2021

'That’s My Job': Clayton Driskill’s 2018 Kenworth W900L

Despite its pristine looks, this Texas-based KW doesn't shy away from hard work, as it hauls in and out of the oilfield on a regular basis.

September 30, 2021

Clayton Driskill's 2018 Kenworth W900L

Daimler recalls over 450 Freightliner Cascadias for exhaust issue

The recall was prompted by an issue with the exhaust system that could increase the risk of fire in the affected trucks. Also: Eroad seeks driver of the year nominees; Coffee deals at truck stops Wednesday; New restaurant at N.C. Petro.

September 27, 2021

Western Star debuts new, lighter X-Series model

The 47X is the younger and lighter sibling in Western Star's X-Series family, joining the 49X.

September 23, 2021

Western Star 47X and 49X

Inside the rebuild of this stunning K100E cabover

J.R. Schleuger did the custom work on the build, inspired by childhood memories of his father's cabover. It's the only COE he's rebuilt, and he said he plans to keep it that way due to the difficulty involved compared to a conventional.

September 23, 2021

J.R. Schleuger's 1985 K100E front end with lights

Oregon increasing fines for chains law violations

Fines for not using chains when required in Oregon will double beginning Sept. 25. Also: New battery-powered Carrier Transicold APU runs on li-ion technolog; CFI recognized 5-million-mile driver; third annual Leading Ladies of Logistix meeting Nov. 4-6.

September 23, 2021

Cowboy and 'Hercules': James Weverka and his 2005 Kenworth W900L

The 'Hercules' Kenworth is well-known not only for a thumping sound system, custom hood and fenders, cow catcher and other upgrades. Owner James Weverka's leveraged the truck's TikTok notoriety toward various causes with truck-spotting charity runs.

September 22, 2021

Custom champs: Chris Kulow's 2007 Peterbilt 379

Chris Kulow's 379, which sports a 144-inch ARI sleeper, won first place in the Working Bobtail, 2008 & Older class in the 2021 Overdrive's Pride & Polish. He uses the truck to haul machinery and oversized step-deck freight.

September 20, 2021

Chris Kulow's 2007 Peterbilt 379

Mack launches new comprehensive maintenance program for customers

The new Mack Premium Service Agreement covers a variety of maintenance and is available for Mack Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite, TerraPro and LR owners. Also: Latest Highway Angel helped woman who had medical emergency while driving; HHG fraud scheme.

September 16, 2021

The 'Semper Fi' 2007 Coronado of Michael and Jackie Wallace

Apart from a sleeper extension from 70 to 120 inches by Evans Add Ons some years ago, the Wallace owner-operator team's biggest adds were geared toward max efficiency.

September 16, 2021

Michael and Jackie Wallace's special 120-inch-sleeper '07 Coronado

Used truck prices at post-Recession high with appreciation climbing

The used truck market will turn fairly quickly when new truck production returns to normal, parts shortages end and fleets start remarketing more trades through auctions, but the number of trucks on the ground and negative equity will be concerns.

September 13, 2021

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For Sale: 'Mad Max: Fury Road' movie fleet for post-apocalyptic trucking

Here's your chance to own "machines that outran the end of civilization."

September 12, 2021

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Dave Marti’s fuel hauling 2020 Peterbilt 389

Small-fleet owner Dave Marti walks through his newest rig, a 2020 Peterbilt 389 glider, that he runs in his Forrest, Illinois-based fuel hauling fleet. Marti showed the truck at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show at the end of July.

September 9, 2021

Dave Marti’s 2020 Peterbilt 389 glider

Custom champs: Mark Havens' 2019 Peterbilt 389

Pride & Polish Working Bobtail category winner Matt Havens considers his 389 Pete a gift from above. It's certainly one that draws crowds wherever it goes, hauling mostly gasoline and ethanol.

September 9, 2021

Mark Havens' 2019 Peterbilt 389

Biggest change for CBs in four decades as FM mode gets approved by FCC

Signal noise on CBs is sharply reduced with FM, a recently approved frequency addition by the FCC that marks the biggest change for CBs in over 40 years.

September 8, 2021

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Chris Young's custom 2021 Pete 389, 'the boss lady's truck'

Owner-operator Young, who hails from Shellsburg, Iowa, attributes the "Phantom Gray"/teal color scheme and more on this rig to the influence of his better half, "boss lady" Miranda Eggers. Run through the rig in this latest Overdrive video.

September 8, 2021

Chris Young's custom 2021 Peterbilt 389 and livestock trailer

CDL, med cert COVID waivers extended

In addition to the HOS waiver extension, FMCSA has also extended several COVID-related waivers dealing with CDL and medical certification expirations. Also: Hino debuts hydrogen fuel cell truck; Hyliion updates hybrid powertrain.

September 1, 2021

The first Class 8 Hino XL8 prototype is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell electric drivetrain.

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ATRI's Rebecca Brewster told attendees of a fleet conference they should be doing more to increase parking options for operators, pointing out that many of attendees likely drove past trucks parked on the shoulders and ramps of highways for lack of parking. 'This is an untenable positions drivers are faced with,' she said.

Fleets, operators hugely at odds over truck parking crisis

While the debate around driver compensation v. a perceived "driver shortage" is well-worn, Rebecca Brewster of ATRI pointed to big driver concern around truck parking as cause for a loud wakeup call for fleets, whose own concern levels rank far lower.

Driver couple walking back to the truck after meal purchase in truck stop

Per diem tax breaks just got a lot simpler -- and more valuable -- for owner-operators

Jade Transport's 2021 Peterbilt 389 Pride & Class

Throwback 359-style design on Jade Transport’s 2021 389 Pride & Class

U.S. Tax Return for an S Corporation Form 1120-S with an image of a vehicle carrier and semi-truck

How to save taxes, gain biz-management dividends with an S Corp structure

BlueParrott Convertible Wireless Headset

BlueParrott Convertible Wireless Headset

Small fleet roundtable: 'Co-opetition' code, balancing personal/business pursuits, more

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