Tag: Overdrive magazine: Page 187

Channel 19

Say ____ to electronic logs

Outside of leased owner-operators reacting to strong encouragement, for lack of a better phrase, from their lessor fleets, I’ve yet to actually speak to an owner-operator who’s voluntarily adopted an electronic logging platform that conforms to the federal definition of an EOBR, i.e. essentially an electronic logging system that is tethered to the engine’s electronic […]

September 30, 2010

Business

NAFTA trade declines 12% in July from June

Trade between the United States and Canada and Mexico in July increased 18.8 percent over July 2009.

September 30, 2010

Business

Caltrans closes 7 rest areas

Three rest areas on Interstate 10, two on I-15 and two on I-40 were closed Sept. 24.

September 30, 2010

Business

Charlotte Diesel Super Show set for Oct. 8-9

The Charlotte Diesel Super Show is set for oct. 8-9 in Charlotte, N.C.

September 29, 2010

Business

Florida sets hearing for tolls

Session will be on proposed tolls for Interstate 4/Lee Roy Selmon Expressway Interchange.

September 29, 2010

Business

Agency calls for truck safety technologies

In fatal crash investigation, the NTSB calls for a fatigue management system, event recorders and collision warning systems.

September 29, 2010

Channel 19

Still ‘dressed for success’ — Henry Albert’s opening salvo at GATS PIB

Overdrive 2007 Trucker of the Year, independent owner-operator Henry Albert (pictured, right, with our current Trucker of the Year, Mike Crawford), delivered an opening salvo at Overdrive’s Partners in Business seminar Friday, Aug. 27, at the Great American Trucking Show in an address that elucidated the effects of a very-small adjustment in his  business that, […]

September 29, 2010

Channel 19

Dangerous roads — for animals — cataloged in California, Maine

The last time Truckers News addressed the subject of dangerous roads, you might forgive us for having focused on the obvious, the treacherous mountain passes, cold and snowy winter roads and congested urban centers that make the job of the nation’s truck drivers a sometimes harrowing adventure. Researchers and other users of  the California and […]

September 29, 2010

Business

Cozad purchases Reliance Trailer

Reliance trailer parts, sales and service have been purchased by Cozad Trailer Sales, LLC, the Stockton, Calif.-based, heavy-haul and construction trailer company announced. Operations will be located at Cozad’s manufacturing facility and dealership in Stockton. Inquiries about Reliance, Sturdy Weld, Alloy and Comet parts and services can be made to Steve Clark, parts manager, at (209) […]

September 29, 2010

Business

October: Celebrating Overdrive’s 50th year

Join us next month when Overdrive begins a retrospective examining 50 years’ coverage of owner-operators. That month we’ll also launch a 50th anniversary website, OverdriveRetro.com.

September 29, 2010

Business

ACT: Used truck sales up in August

Class 8 commercial vehicles were up 55 percent in August compared to the prior year.

September 29, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: SPEC YOUR TRUCK WISELY. Your paycheck wil

PIB TIP: SPEC YOUR TRUCK WISELY. Your paycheck will show whether you chose a truck with a big engine and a lot of chrome versus a truck engineered to meet your business needs and help you succeed. Weight and maintenance are in sharp contrast between a wannabe show truck and an aerodynamic truck that is […]

September 28, 2010