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Business
IFTA amends interest rate
International Fuel Tax Association altered the penalty rate on underpaid taxes to fluctuate with economic changes.
January 8, 2011
Trucking History
A story of âSinging Wheelsâ that served America
The 1941 âSinging Wheelsâ film advertisement for the trucking industry showcases the oldtime trucks at their best, posted on OverdriveRetro.
January 7, 2011
Channel 19
âRecognition from the DOTâ: uShipâs viral parody of âSocial Networkâ movie trailer
Perhaps youâve seen it. The Social Network film about Facebookâs founding told the story of company cofounder Mark Zuckerbergâs success âtaking the entire social experience of college and putting it online.â The filmâs trailer, which pairs a choral version of Radioheadâs âCreepâ with scenes from the film, was expertly parodied by the folks at uShip [âŚ]
January 7, 2011
Business
FTR: Class 8 orders stay strong in December
Net order activity for the final quarter of 2010 annualized to 280,324 units.
January 7, 2011
Business
Trucking groups back ATA port appeal
Four organizations are supporting the American Trucking Associationsâ appeal against the Port of Los Angeles over the portâs concession agreement.
January 7, 2011
Channel 19
âAmerican Truckerâ premieres on SPEED channel Feb. 24 â with a familiar face
Imagine my surprise when, upon clicking over to a YouTube preview of SPEEDâs upcoming âAmerican Truckerâ series, I came upon a familiar face within the first several seconds. That face was Sparta, Wis.-based Paul Sagehorn (pictured here with his father, Craig), owner-operator of two classic pop-culture Kenworths, one employed in the filming of the Movinâ [âŚ]
January 6, 2011
Partners in Business
PIB TIP: CHECK TIRE WEAR. Pre- and post-trip inspe
PIB TIP: CHECK TIRE WEAR. Pre- and post-trip inspection of your tires is a great time to check for irregular wear, flat spots and other indications of tire maintenance needs. Since tires are the second biggest variable cost, adopting cost-cutting practices, such as careful inspections of the tires, really pays. The Partners in Business program [âŚ]
January 5, 2011
Reader Rigs
Nelson Breaux of Pierre, La., hauls plastic pellet
Nelson Breaux of Pierre, La., hauls plastic pellets nationwide in a dry bulk tanker with his 2005 Peterbilt 379 shown here. The truck is equipped with a 475-hp Cummins and a 13-speed Eaton.
January 5, 2011
Overdrive Extra
Going for the gold in 2011
We began celebrating Overdriveâs 50th year of publishing in October, when that milestone year began. Now, starting the calendar year of that golden anniversary, weâre introducing some improvements in the magazine.
January 5, 2011
Business
Pilot Flying J increases benefits in fuel card program
Drivers who purchase 500 gallons or more in a month will receive a free shower with a seven-day limit, Pilot Flying J announced. The benefits are part of the new Frequent Fueler Advantage program, which started Jan. 3. Cardholders who buy 1,000 gallons or more of fuel in a calendar month earn a free shower with a [âŚ]
January 4, 2011
Channel 19
Skydiving to the ark: A Channel 19 2010 âYear in Reviewâ
Itâs been a banner year for dramatic, contentious, weird and/or humorous trucking news here on the Channel 19 blog. I canât possibly predict how 2010 will be remembered years down the line, but read through the lens of this blog, well, it was nothing short of tumultuous, containing the highest of highs and the lowest [âŚ]
December 31, 2010
Business
Agency to consider speed limiter rule in 2012
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will mandate speed limiters on new heavy-duty trucks.
December 30, 2010
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