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Gear
Latest Gear Guide offers winter prep tips, truckers' Christmas list, more
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From tips on holiday shopping, to essential items to keep in your truck during the coldest time of year and much more, the latest Truckers' Gear Guide from the RoadPro Family of Brands has you covered.
November 21, 2024
Life
Fleet owner guilty of orchestrating Ponzi scheme
Sanjay Singh, owner of Royal Bengal Logistics Inc., was found guilty by a Florida court this month and will be sentenced in February. Also: Trucking conditions were on definite decline through late Summer; Groendyke gets brake-light exemption renewal.
November 20, 2024
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February 19, 2025
Regulations
4,000 tickets, warnings issued to truckers during Operation Safe Driver Week
The annual unsafe-driving enforcement initiative targeting cars and trucks resulted in nearly 6,000 total tickets/citations and warnings being issued. Also: Fleet owner hit for loan fraud; new Landstar facility includes parking; latest Highway Angel.
November 19, 2024
Regulations
Trump taps former Rep. Sean Duffy to lead DOT
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump said Duffy in his role as DOT Secretary “will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports.”
November 18, 2024
Regulations
Which FMCSA officials will leave when Trump takes office?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, like many government agencies, has a handful of political appointees in leadership that will likely get changed out under President-elect Donald Trump's new administration.
November 18, 2024
Life
'America's Best Drivers': NASTC touts 20 for '24 Driver of the Year team
The million-plus-mile safe drivers were recognized at the National Association of Small Trucking Companies' annual conference, along with its Best Broker for 2024, Roar Logistics.
November 15, 2024
Business
Optimistic for freight turnaround? You're not alone, survey shows
A third-quarter survey from Bloomberg and Truckstop showed market optimism among respondents, though some eye a market exit. Also: Goodyear Highway Hero Award nominations open; credit card fees added to Mackinac Bridge toll.
November 14, 2024
Life
Extra-spicy haul: $31 million in meth found in serrano-pepper load
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the contraband inbound to the U.S. from Mexico in Pharr, Texas. Also: PS Logistics acquires 45-truck Louisiana fleet; fleet owner elected mayor of Portland, Oregon; new Missouri Love's.
November 13, 2024
Life
Overhaul: Cargo theft continues rise | N.H. superload moving for two overnights
The theft recording firm noted a 6.2% increase in the third quarter of this year from the second quarter, and a 7% increase from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024. Also: Lease-purchase task force's next meeting moved; New Hampshire super-load moving overnight; more.
November 12, 2024
Overdrive Radio
Veterans Day special: Coalition supporting vets in ag careers honored in Howes Hall of Fame
Farmer Veteran Coalition CEO Jeanette Lombardo's personal story of how, in the midst of the pandemic, she would come to be inspired by and, then, intimately involved in leading an organization with a worthy mission.
November 11, 2024
Life
In-progress cargo theft attempt busted in SoCal
Barstow, California, police responded to a call about an in-progress cargo theft and arrested seven perpetrators. Also: Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association opens registration for annual Specialized Transportation Symposium; latest Highway Angel.
November 8, 2024
Life
Border officials bust another truck-involved drug smuggling attempt
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered $2.1 million worth of alleged cocaine in a truck recently. Also: Port of Oakland gets big cash infusion for "zero-emission" transition; TEL offering military vet owner-ops leasing discount.
November 7, 2024
Overdrive Extra
The 'death-defying adventures,' songwriting, rig-rock rise of The Franklin County Trucking Company
The bad boys of trucking music are back with their fourth studio album in seven years, “The Death-Defying Adventures of The Franklin County Trucking Company.” It's a doozy of a listen, and Long Haul Paul here details the record with the bandleaders.
November 6, 2024
Life
Temporary I-40 fix could be open by Jan. 1 | Diesel truck availability prompts CARB ZEV change
The North Carolina DOT said a project to open one lane in each direction could be complete by Jan. 1. Also: CARB amends "zero-emission" sales regulation amid new-diesel-truck availability concerns; Love's co-founder passes; new TA opens in West Virginia.
November 6, 2024
Regulations
Trump wins, trucking congratulates him and pushes pro-trucking legislation
After Donald Trump's big win on Election Day, trucking groups generally struck a congratulatory tone and immediately pushed for a repeal of the Federal Excise Tax and to block speed limiters. Some were hopeful of positive economic results.
November 6, 2024
Regulations
Trump's headed back to the White House: Here's a recap of his first term
Trump's first term was eventful for trucking's owner-operators, from implementation of the ELD mandate finalized under Obama to new HOS flexibilities and the COVID-19 pandemic garnering attention to brokered-freight transparency, and much more.
October 9, 2024
Life
I-26 reopens in Tennessee after Helene flooding
A temporary I-26 span over the Nolichucky River is open, and despite early reports to the contrary, most commercial traffic (excepting overdimensional loads) is allowed. Also: TCA driver-of-the-year nominations open.
November 1, 2024
Life
Winter begins in Wyoming: Traffic update on I-80, I-90 and I-25
Wyoming DOT warns that major interstates I-80, I-90 and even I-25 could freeze over on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
October 29, 2024
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