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Pre- and post-trip inspection myths debunked: Trucking Law
Aug 25, 2022 · While any owner-operator well knows the importance of vehicle maintenance and pre-trip inspections, many might be surprised by what the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations actually require ...
Reno Ward fills his father’s seat in most recent ‘Ice Road Truckers ...
Oct 9, 2017 · Reno Ward drives his father Darrell’s old truck in the most recent episode of “Ice Road Truckers.” Last week’s episode of the History Channel’s “Ice Road Truckers” featured the much ...
2025 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar now available | Overdrive
Dec 13, 2024 · Just in time for the holidays, the 2025 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar is now available to order. Earning one of the 12 spots in the calendar is one of the most prized honors among custom truck ...
Freight without brokers: 'Carriers United' daring to act on dream
Dec 11, 2024 · A small fleet owner aims to build what he calls an "army of carriers" to deliver on goals: namely, to "put money back in the pockets of the carriers" in service to shippers, drivers.
A trucker's take of the fourth-gen 2025 Freightliner Cascadia
4 days ago · As I walked past the rig, I chanced upon the driver in front of his truck. He was working on some wiring with his lights. He warmly greeted me thusly: "Long Haul Paul!” We shook hands, and I ...
Know your rights around insurance-premium refunds - Overdrive
Oct 17, 2022 · Updated November 1, 2022, to reflect the ultimate resolution of the case author W. Joel Baker describes here. Most of us are aware that if we cancel our insurance policy, we receive a refund.That ...
Fuel prices surging to begin 2025 | Cargo theft at record high
6 days ago · Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025: Fuel prices rising to begin 2025. Through the first three weeks of 2025, diesel prices across the U.S. are up 21 cents over the final report ...
Owner-op Josh Sauls keeping '85 Peterbilt 359 in the family
4 days ago · Powered by a 425 Cat with a 15-speed double overdrive transmission and 3.36 rears, the truck is putting out at least 525 hp, Sauls said. "It'll flatten a hill loaded or empty.
Broker transparency will impact truckers' rates -- or rights?
Dec 16, 2024 · On the other side, brokers and some freight market watchers assert that broker margins, certifiably (through audited earnings reports from publicly traded companies and other sources), do come out ...