Jill DunnTruck StopsLa. truck stop allowed to keep Tony the Tiger, for nowA Louisiana lawsuit to remove Tony the tiger from his truck stop home has been dismissed, but it could be pursued in the same court before another judge.November 21, 2014BusinessTruck operators continue to strike, picket at LA portsSouthern California port truckers now are picketing two intermodal rail carriers as the strike against area port drayage companies expands.November 19, 2014BusinessPort truckers resume strikes due to alleged wage theftSome port truckers serving the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach began another work strike Thursday, protesting what they’ve said are retaliatory actions by their carriers and theft of wagesNovember 14, 2014ParkingTA to close on VA I-81, cutting 129 parking spacesTravelCenters of America at Virginia’s I-81 Exit 150 will permanently close at 4 p.m. Nov. 15. The stop has 129 parking spaces that will be lost, which likely will add to the already exiting parking problems on I-81.November 3, 2014BusinessCross-border haulers can now streamline Mexico border crossingsA recent agreement between the U.S. and Mexico will allow carriers who carry freight to and from Mexico to become certified and therefore undergo fewer cargo exams and enjoy faster validation when crossing the border.October 27, 2014BusinessFMCSA: Hearing-impaired drivers who can’t speak OK to hold CDLTruckers who are hearing impaired and can communicate English — but don’t speak it — are not barred from having a CDL, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said this month.October 27, 2014BusinessTwo owner-operators get court victory in labor law, classification disputeA federal judge has ordered a California carrier to reinstate two owner-operators and cease illegal labor activities.October 16, 2014BusinessTeamsters score historic first when FedEx drivers vote to joinFor the first time, FedEx drivers in the U.S. have voted to join the Teamsters union. In a 26-18 vote held Oct. 14, FedEx Freight drivers in Croydon, Pa., elected to join the union.October 15, 2014Business$3.5 million awarded over trucker’s wrongful deathA Fresno County, Calif., jury returned the verdict on behalf of a California trucker who died in a truck fire caused by an extremely damaged transmission.October 8, 2014BusinessMexican carriers reportedly seek arbitration in cross-border long-haul disputeCanacar reportedly has filed for arbitration against the United States because the Mexican trucking association says its neighbor continues to violate the North American Free Trade Agreement.October 6, 2014Previous PagePage 15 of 38Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishLet your truck shine -- enter Overdrive's annual Pride & PolishThe entry period for the annual competition is now open through August 18. The five categories for the contest are: Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior.Overdrive Radio4 million miles of increasing efficiency for owner-op's 1995 Kenworth T600Equipment'Long-haul with natural gas' possible: Tour new Cummins X15NCustom Rigs'His last ride': Illinois-based owner's '79 Freightliner COE goes to work after restoFeatured SponsorThe ALL NEW Rand Tablet