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Owner-operator Howard Salmon's interior remake of his '99 Kenworth W9
Back on the haul after four months' downtime, Salmon's remade his rig's interior with repurposed wood whose previous life had been as dunnage cast off from a load delivered to a friend, now lining both doors and new carpet throughout, and more.
May 19, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Increasing insurance requirements for trucking increases costs, not safety
Transportation defense attorney Bill Chamblee: "As advocates for the industry, we must be prepared to push back against any attempts by plaintiffs’ attorneys or others to simplistically position the road to improved safety as paved with more money."
May 17, 2022
Regulations
'Dumbest idea I've ever heard': Owner-operators say no to speed-limiter mandate
A big majority of Overdrive readers pegs any speed-limiter mandate for heavy-duty trucks a non-starter, simply put, as these results of recent 2022 polling indicate. Reader commentary worried increased congestion and big safety detriments would result.
May 16, 2022
Overdrive Radio
How politics and PR cloud 'zero emissions' reality -- digging into recent ATRI analysis
In this Overdrive Radio edition, drop into in-depth discussion with ATRI Vice President Dan Murray about research cutting through the "zero emissions" hype around battery/hydrogen-electric trucks. Brass-tacks reality paints a mixed picture.
May 13, 2022
Channel 19
The five most-common reasons wheel seals fail -- and other Roadcheck-ready wheel-end resources
Roadcheck's focus next week? Wheel end components. Expect closer scrutiny of hubs. Among the first indicators of a problem is a leaky wheel seal. FMCSA consistently names leaky hubs/seals one of the most common violations found in inspection.
May 12, 2022
Custom Rigs
Darrell Estes' pair of custom Peterbilt 359s -- a 1984 and '87, both with rich histories
Owner-operator Estes showed them this past week at the Large Cars and Guitars truck show in Kodak, Tennessee -- he plans to work the '87 while the 1984 is a showpiece of history. Also: Large Cars' kids'-choice Best of Show, big donations haul for cancer.
May 11, 2022
Overdrive Extra
How William 'Porkchop' Honey and his dump truck saved dozens
The latest in "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer's "Faces of the Road" series chronicles what's now the stuff of blue-collar lore around Indianapolis -- operator Honey's act of heroism to cut off a high-speed chase headed straight for a late-night paving crew.
May 10, 2022
Voices
Roadcheck preps: What's been your preparation strategy ahead of the May 17-19 inspection blitz?
This year, the Roadcheck inspection event, organized by CVSA, takes as its theme commercial vehicle wheel ends, yet you can expect plenty in the way of full Level 1 vehicle/driver inspections. Weigh in on your preparations via this poll.
May 9, 2022
Overdrive Radio
Fuel-market insanity: A tale of two loads, bedrock cost control, rates-management tactics
Fuel is out of hand, and in today's edition of Overdrive Radio, NASTC President David Owen and Overdrive Small Fleet Champ Jason Cowan, offer insight on why, ways to combat. Also: Tactics to keep rates where they need to be. Don't forget your best tool.
May 6, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Safeguard your trucking business’ certificate of insurance to avoid becoming an ID theft victim
And more ... COIs can provide a gateway not only to identity theft but insurance fraud and other scams for would-be thieves. Truck owner and insurance agent W. Joel Baker outlines steps to take to protect your certificate from thieves' access.
May 5, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Ask 'why': On taking control of your trucking business' future
As a trucking business owner, if "you do not ask 'why' when the question arises, I guarantee you will be taken advantage of, charged something outrageous, or pressured to take unsafe risks. ... Step out of the herd and blaze your own path."
May 3, 2022
Regulations
POLL: Should FMCSA be pursuing a speed-limiter mandate?
With FMCSA signaling intent to pursue a mandate for motor carrier use of existing speed-limiting capability in electronically-controlled trucks, weigh in via this poll on your view of the notion of a limiter-use mandate and possible speed settings.
May 3, 2022
Channel 19
One man, one truck, one rebuild: 4 million safe miles in the rear view
Here's to a reliable truck, well-maintained, well-driven. Longtime owner Mike "Mustang" Crawford hit the 4 million safe mile mark last week, all those miles logged behind the wheel of a single 1994 Freightliner. Find here his recipe for longevity.
May 2, 2022
Overdrive Radio
'All drivers': Support, recruiting inclusivity highlight mission of LGBTQ+ Truck Driver Network
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, find insight from a conversation with network cofounder Bobby Coffey-Loy about the org's truck-show debut at MATS last month. Also: Extra from Long Haul Paul, remembering one among the very best in heavy haul.
April 29, 2022
Channel 19
'Personal conveyance' in the hours of service: Owner-ops say no to time/distance limits
The majority of respondents to Overdrive's recent poll querying readers about CVSA's idea to officially limit drivers' personal conveyance use of their equipment rejected the notion. Plenty, however, agreed enforcement variability runs rampant.
April 28, 2022
Overdrive Extra
How would overtime pay affect trucking safety?
Eliminating the FLSA exemption to deliver overtime pay to drivers would impact safety, but would the impact be positive or negative? Researchers have identified several factors that could shape the outcome.
April 25, 2022
Overdrive Extra
A hard year on heroes: Remembering longtime specialized owner-operator Randy Cunha
"So long, faithful friend. You were a good hand" -- words for a true friend from Long Haul Paul, who offers a tribute to the longtime heavy-specialized independent in the wake of his passing last week. Cunha had retired from the road in 2020.
April 26, 2022
Voices
Survey: Business impacts of severe weather -- what have you seen?
Extreme weather and natural disasters are on the rise, and often professional drivers face it down whether on the road or in prices for everyday goods when supply chains get disrupted. Sound off here on how weather's impacted your business.
April 26, 2022
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