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Business

Truckers asked for feedback on detention impacts

ATRI is calling on truckers to provide info on their experience with detention and how it impacts their day-to-day life, professional livelihood and perceptions of the industry. Also: Three Highway Angels of the Year crowned; WIT Drivers of the Year.

March 26, 2024

Life

Werner team, FedEx driver named TA Citizen Drivers

Georgia-based Tim Taylor and Arizona-based Steve and Gina Jones were named the 2024 TA Citizen Drivers last week at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 26, 2024

Partners in Business

How owner-operators still standing have weathered big rates drops through the present

In the annual Overdrive-ATBS Partners in Business co-presentation at MATS, 2023 owner-operator performance metrics showed more miles logged and lower costs. However, those factors couldn't fully overcome the poor rates environment.

March 25, 2024

Custom Rigs

Big Rig Build-Off, category first places, People's Choice: Big winners at MATS

Davis Bros. Designs came out on top in the invite-only builders competition at the Mid-America Trucking Show with their impressive 2024 Peterbilt 389 build. Also: Catch the five Best of Show winners and more from the PKY Truck Beauty Championship.

March 23, 2024

Partners in Business

Download the Partners in Business presentation -- MATS 2024

ATBS Vice President Mike Hosted and Overdrive contributor Gary Buchs presented these slides at the Mid-America Trucking Show Friday, March 22. Keep tuned for a video of the presentation, likewise a report from the owner-operator business session.

March 23, 2024

Trucker of the Year

Trucker of the Year Jay Hosty nets new Bostrom seat, custom replica of his '06 Western Star 4900EX

At MATS, Hosty was recognized and presented a model replica of his 2006 Western Star 4900EX, as well as a surprise gift from Trucker of the Year sponsor Commercial Vehicle Group and its Bostrom Seating brand: A seat up to a $2,500 value.

March 22, 2024

Regulations

FMCSA on AEBs, broker transparency -- no mention of safety ratings

The agency provided updates Friday at the Mid-America Trucking Show on an automatic emergency braking mandate, the safe integration of automated driving systems, and transparency in broker transactions.

March 22, 2024

Partners in Business

Calculate any load's cost in relation to time, not just miles

Evaluating any given load’s value, it’s crucial to consider costs to haul the freight on a per-mile basis, but also in relation to time. Attendant to Overdrive's Partners in Business seminar at MATS, Gary Buchs offered this custom-spreadsheet tool to help

March 22, 2024

Business

Broker's trailer pool program expands

Enhancements to Uber Freight's Powerloop drop-hook system within its freight network include an expanded "dedicated fleet" offering, bundling capabilities to build carrier drop and hook "tours," and telematics-enhanced "smart" trailers.

March 22, 2024

Equipment

Last Peterbilt 389 ever built being given away

Rush Enterprises is hosting a sweepstakes with the last and only 2025 Peterbilt 389X as the prize. The one-of-a-kind 389X is painted to match the 1965 Peterbilt 358 on display at Rush headquarters.

March 21, 2024

Life

'Trucker Josh' Giesbrecht: New Howes Hall of Fame member

Famous YouTuber "Trucker Josh" Giesbrecht was credited with "boosting the perception of truckers and the industry as a whole," said Rob Howes, president of Howes Products.

March 21, 2024

Regulations

FMCSA to end MC numbers, overhaul registration system to stamp out fraud

FMCSA admitted its "very dated" registration system "desperately" needs to improve for truckers. Now, owner-ops and others may have to go through some additional hoops as the system revamps in the mission to tamp down fraud.

March 21, 2024