Equipment
Business
Regulations
Life
Custom Rigs
Gear
Business: Page 62
115-Year-Old Bridge Hit 14 Times Since August Reopening, But Now Trucks Bear the Brunt
This covered bridge has been hit 14 times since it was restored in August after being struck, but a redesigned cover now leaves trucks with most of the damage.
April 16, 2021
Bill to tie insurance minimum to medical-cost inflation reintroduced
The bill was first introduced in 2019 and called for carriers' liability insurance minimum to increase to nearly $5 million. Also: A new device designed to plug into the truck's diagnostic port to transmit detailed information to a user's smartphone.
April 16, 2021
Sponsor Content
BlueParrott B350-XT
BlueParrott
BlueParrott B350-XT Headset, One Nation Edition - Heavyweight Noise-Cancellation Meets Lightweight Comfort
July 16, 2024
How to build a small fleet that's a destination for the best
Hear what brought this owner in less than ten years from hauling chicken litter with an old daycab to a 20-truck, 40-reefer-trailer fleet, two of whose operators were No. 1 and 2 in their state's driver of the year awards for 2021.
April 16, 2021
Parking
Cities asked to look into using extra parking for trucks
The National League of Cities is asking its members to look at available parking in their jurisdictions and consider using it for truck parking. Also: trucker gets Highway Angel wings; more.
April 13, 2021
Voices
POLL: What are your chief worries over (or hopes for) the Biden administration in 2021?
Independents responded to a recent survey with no small amount of trepidation (some a little hope) about the likelihood of further government spending, regulation and more under this administration/Congress. This question summarizes results. Your take?
April 13, 2021
Business
Independents worry fuel prices will keep rising
After seeing diesel costs rise steadily since fall, more than half of Overdrive survey respondents with operating authority expect their biggest percentage cost increase this year to come from fuel.
April 13, 2021
Business
Roads 511: Highway information in real time
Catch highway-traffic, -accident and -construction alerts from state DOTs and 511 services here. Bookmark this page for easy, repeat access or follow our Roads 511 list on Twitter.
March 1, 2016
Business
ATRI seeks carriers' insurance data to study rising costs
ATRI is planning to study the impacts of rising trucking insurance costs on the operational costs of the industry. Also: Watch for increased police activity on I-95 through Saturday; Love's opens new Speedco locations; mega carrier boosts owner-op pay.
April 9, 2021
Overdrive Radio
Owner-ops aren't company drivers for a reason
Fundamentally, though abuses of the contractor model are real in many industries, including in trucking, owner-ops seek ownership for a reason. ATBS details strong 2020 income to benchmark against, worries about ABC contractor test, much more in podcast.
April 9, 2021
Business
Fleet owner admits to participation in 'pay-to-play' bribery scheme, PPP fraud
A Utah-based trucking company owner pleaded guilty recently for his role in two separate fraud schemes, according to the IRS. Also: Interstate closure planned in Minn. this weekend; new TA Express in Wisconsin; new Pete dealers in Wash. on the way.
April 8, 2021
Business
Another Calif. court opinion says A.B. 5 should apply to trucking
Despite the recent opinion from a state-level appellate court, trucking remains exempt from A.B. 5 while a larger lawsuit plays out in a federal court. Also: Operation Safe Driver Week set for July with focus on speeding; more.
April 6, 2021
Business
Paccar Financial celebrating 60th anniversary with financing deal
Paccar Financial is offering reduced payments for 60 days on truck purchases. Also, new extended clearance height for van decking system; Firestone announces tire price increase.
April 2, 2021
Business
Weighing an engine rebuild vs. a truck trade
When you've got to choose between overhauling an engine or trading in an aging truck, there's a lot to consider. Here's how owner-ops Phil and Annett Albert made the decision.
April 2, 2021
Business
Trucking groups weigh in on Biden's infrastructure plan
ATA criticized certain provisions in the plan, while truck stops are on board with the idea of expanding electric vehicle investments. Also: Peterbilt's new electric truck cost calculator; in-cab video system now available through Geotab; more.
April 1, 2021
Business
Spot market: Flatbed demand climbing like it's early 2018
Flatbed rates are ripe for the picking with capacity tight, as some owners have no doubt move to the historically high rates, and lower physical demands, of van and reefer. National average flatbed load-to-truck ratios have soared as in early 2018.
April 1, 2021
Business
Biden unveils $2 trillion infrastructure plan
The proposed American Jobs Plan includes less than 10% of its funding for improving highways and bridges. Also, FMCSA shuts down Nevada-based trucker after multiple DUI arrests; and Pilot revamped its app and rewards program.
March 31, 2021
Parking
Congress again eyes funding for truck parking expansion
A bill was reintroduced to set aside money for states to expand truck parking. Also, the deadline to apply for PPP funding has been extended; diesel prices dropped for the first time since November; and a fleet is increasing pay for its owner-operators.
March 30, 2021
Voices
Under-21 interstate drivers: Most owner-ops say no
Just about a third of readers support in some measure. Among the no votes, one urged "better training programs, better trainers, better treatment from DOT and law enforcement, more parking places, and other incentives to help drivers stay and not quit."
March 30, 2021
Previous Page
Page 62 of 1334
Next Page
Top Stories
Pride & Polish
Let your truck shine -- enter Overdrive's annual Pride & Polish
The 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.
Custom Rigs
Ben Cadle's personal 2024 Pete 389, custom-built with Semi Casual assist
Trucking Law
Trucking Law: Marijuana rescheduling impact for pro truckers
Regulations
Timeline for AEBs, broker transparency, other rulemakings in the works
Featured Sponsor
BlueParrott B350-XT
Overdrive Radio
Latest Episode
4 million miles of increasing efficiency for owner-op's 1995 Kenworth T600
More episodes »
