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'Sisters of the Road' takes photo exhibit to DOT headquarters for driver-appreciation week
To mark Truck Driver Appreciation Week, USDOT will host the 'Sisters of the Road' photo exhibition, featuring the stories of women truckers, September 19. The stop concludes a U.S. tour started early this year around MATS.
September 13, 2024
Overdrive Extra
How truckers can flip the script on the negativity trap
How to overcome automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), stuck in an eastbound traffic jam with westbound clear. Thoughts of persecution (usually only within one’s mind) bleed easily into real relationships. Yet there's a path forward past the ANTs.
September 13, 2024
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Life
Updated: Truck Driver Appreciation Week deals, recognition
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is underway. See what companies across trucking are doing with deals and recognition ongoing.
September 4, 2024
Life
Superload moving across Ohio starting Friday
A massive, 86-foot-long superload headed to an Intel plant in New Albany, Ohio, will slow traffic starting on Friday, September 13 and running all weekend.
September 12, 2024
Life
Tennessee highway official charged for stealing diesel for personal trucking business
A county highway official in Tennessee admitted to stealing nearly $57K in diesel from the county for his own trucking company. Also: HHG moving company employee sentenced in scheme; FHWA wants feedback on electric truck charging needs; new Sheetz.
September 12, 2024
Business
Diesel hits lowest national average since Fall 2021 | I-95 lane closures upcoming
The U.S.’ national average for a gallon of on-highway diesel hit $3.56/gal., according to EIA. Also: I-95 lane closures planned in Rhode Island; Bestpass/Fleetworthy combined companies rebrand; Hawaii requests waiver for proof of citizenship requirements.
September 11, 2024
Overdrive Extra
Trucking on the National Mall: Tony Justice to perform at TenFour D.C. event this year
Fred Bowerman, a longtime organizer, hopes for improved participation in this year's TenFour event. As this video makes clear, sponsorships from a variety of trucking vendors, organizations and fleets have bolstered participating drivers' plans.
September 11, 2024
Regulations
Louisiana issues emergency declaration ahead of hurricane
Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane along the state’s coast Wednesday afternoon. The state's governor issued the emergency declaration granting weigh variances, some HOS relief for support haulers.
September 10, 2024
Life
UPS truck looted after bridge strike
After the accident in Chicago, looters stole packages from the truck. As of Monday, no arrests had been made and no citations issued, police said. Also: FMCSA extends guidance-review comment period; weight limits raised for Iowa ag haulers; more.
September 10, 2024
Life
I-70 bridge closed in Kansas City through end of year
The eastbound I-70 Lewis and Clark Viaduct over the Kansas River in Kansas City will be closed for emergency repairs after a routine inspection revealed concerns with gusset plates on the eastbound span.
September 10, 2024
Life
NHTSA: Traffic fatalities fall for ninth straight quarter
The agency reported a decrease in traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 of about 3.2% as compared to the first half of 2023. Also: Great Dane reefer trailers recalled; Wisconsin loggers get waiver for alternate securement method; more.
September 9, 2024
Life
Texas troopers find 17 people smuggled in hidden truck compartment
A three-foot-wide space with no air ventilation was found with 17 migrants inside. Also: Texas Supreme Court to hear Werner's challenge of $100M post-crash verdict; DEA to host marijuana rescheduling hearing in December.
September 6, 2024
Channel 19
Ice Pick Bandit: Case timeline and friendly warning
A look at the timeline of recorded Ice Pick Bandit attacks up and down I-75 show a pattern leading into Halloween. Here's everything we know about the fugitive vandal(s) as law enforcement continues the search.
September 6, 2024
Life
Alleged 'trucking automation' scam shut down after FTC lawsuit
The company claimed that with a $75,000 investment from a consumer, it would buy a truck in the consumer's name and operate it on their behalf. Also: Mack launches new online Truck Builder tool; TA raises $300K for St. Christopher, TAT.
September 5, 2024
Pride & Polish
Last call! Overdrive's 2024 Pride & Polish -- cast your votes in five categories
Get your votes in by Sept. 30 in Overdrive's 2024 Pride & Polish competition to help select the winning truck in five separate categories — Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior. Cast your votes here.
September 4, 2024
Regulations
Owner of Missouri truck shop, tow company guilty of loan fraud, more
The owner of Bourbon, Missouri-based Whiskey Dix Big Truck Repair was found guilty of PPP loan fraud, as well as Clean Air Act violations. Also: Livestock haulers get regs relief in Wyoming; ATA reports driver pay increases.
September 4, 2024
Overdrive Extra
Truck parking bullpens at shippers: Make it mandatory?
Long Haul Paul asks this question after an uncommonly positive experience with the truck bullpen and a welcoming attitude at C&S Wholesale Grocers in Plant City, Florida. Here, point of view from five stakeholders, from owner-ops to safety directors.
September 3, 2024
Life
Big cocaine haul found in load of charcoal
Border agents in Texas discovered $3 million worth of cocaine in a truck crossing from Mexico into the U.S. Also: Best Fleets to Drive For nomination period opens; Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors recalled.
September 3, 2024
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