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Truck Stops
Longtime owner of White's Travel Center, Lee Hi Travel Plaza passes at 71
Robert "Bobby" Berkstresser recently sold the two I-81 truck stop institutions to TravelCenters of America. He passed away April 14. Also: Two people sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme; cross-border freight movement on the rise in '22.
April 21, 2022
Life
Four more plead guilty in Louisiana staged-accident fraud scheme | I-10 closures through next week
There have now been 36 guilty pleas in the scheme targeting trucking companies and their insurers. Also: Rolling overnight I-10 closures planned through next week; Kinedyne debuts "Demo Truck" showcasing curtainside systems; latest Highway Angel.
April 20, 2022
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March 24, 2025
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Giving back: Dakota McDaniel is one among myriad operators blending grassroots events with philanthropy
McDaniel's Shine in the Pines truck show in Dublin, Georgia, May 20-21 will benefit the family of a young girl in treatment for neuroblastoma, one among many shows that have cropped up around the nation as benefits for a variety of worthy causes.
April 18, 2022
Regulations
Drug-testing-related violation numbers trending up in early 2022
FMCSA notes that while violations reported to the agency's CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse are increasing, it's unclear whether the rate of actual positive drug tests is increasing, given the total number of tests being conducted is unclear.
April 15, 2022
Life
Video: Gator lunges at Florida man's truck on busy boulevard
A South Florida man recorded a large alligator crossing a busy street and rocking his truck. Gator experts in Florida warn that males will become more active and aggressive during spring and early summer. Some encounters on Florida roads can prove fatal.
April 13, 2022
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Long before 'influencers' were a thing: A trucking tribute to an invaluable mentor
“Son, the trailer won’t go where it's not pointed!" Chip Warterfield, in safety with Upstaging, Inc., tells the early-1980s story of his driving start with the colloquial wisdom of professional Kenny Jones' decades of experience as guiding hand.
April 12, 2022
Regulations
California AB 5 in the Supreme Court: The latest | $1M in Ukraine aid from truck stop round-up campaign
If SCOTUS decides to take the case regarding California's ABC independent contractor test, legal experts suspect it could be as late as Fall 2023 before a final decision. Also: $1M haul in Pilot Ukraine relief; TA celebrates 50th with giveaway.
April 8, 2022
Regulations
Biden nominates Hutcheson to lead FMCSA
FMCSA hasn't had a full time administrator since Ray Martinez, who stepped down from the post in October 2019.
April 6, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA takes action on household-goods carriers in complaint database
The agency conducted investigations in February into household goods carriers reported to its National Consumer Complaint Database. Also: New York's skills test waiver helps military vets obtain CDLs; latest Highway Angels.
April 4, 2022
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Legendary Bill Fries, creator of C.W. McCall and 'Convoy' classic, dies at 93
Overdrive looks back on the life and times of Bill Fries, the legendary advertising man who played a big role in the pop trucking craze of the 1970s on the back of his classic hit song, "Convoy."
April 4, 2022
Parking
Michigan rest area closing for renovations in April
A westbound I-94 rest area near Detroit will be closed for most of April. Also: FMCSA grants pre-CDL waiver to Werner; new Kenworth dealership opens in Wisconsin; latest Highway Angel recognized for stopping to help couple in icy conditions.
March 31, 2022
Custom Rigs
Large Cars & Guitars truck show kicking off in Tennessee in May
Spearheaded by trucker-songwriter Tony Justice and Evan's Detailing and Polishing's Evan Steger, Best of Show will be selected at the event solely by the kids in attendance -- with a special trophy. Proceeds in part will benefit breast-cancer research.
March 30, 2022
Regulations
Comment period extended for oral fluid drug testing proposal
DOT is extending the comment period for its proposal to allow oral fluid drug testing by 30 days. Also: New video platform for road/cab views from Rand McNally; Howes inducts longtime truck driver into Hall of Fame.
March 22, 2022
Life
Challenger Motor Freight, Garner Trucking take top honors in Best Fleets program
Challenger Motor Freight and Garner Trucking stand out as Best Fleets to Drive For.
March 22, 2022
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'Cancelation,' and the First Amendment's rope-a-dope with U.S. culture
Overdrive Extra contributor Clifford Petersen on the "cancel culture" phenomenon -- in his view a possible slippery slope down a dangerous road when it comes to the need for frank debate and discussion.
March 21, 2022
Life
I-57 NB and SB reopen after massive pile up with fatalities
Interstate 57 in Mississippi County, Missouri, has reopened after a massive pile up occurred on Thursday morning. Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain John Hotz told Overdrive the pile up has resulted in four fatalities.
March 17, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA wants female owner-ops on new advisory board
The agency is accepting applications for its new Women of Trucking Advisory Board. Also: Comdata launches new digital lumper payment system; Howes intros VR to Hall of Fame; latest Highway Angel a story of the importance of awareness away from the road.
March 18, 2022
Life
Truck driver arrested for allegedly killing co-driver
Police said a body found on the side of I-65 earlier this month is believed to be the former co-driver of a truck driver who was arrested March 15. Also: ATBS hosting owner-op benchmarks webinar next week; trucking charity donates to Ukraine.
March 17, 2022
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