Martin Herman on the value of roadside inspections — and his Big Cam-powered 1970 KW’s transformation
With the Brake Safety Week inspection event upcoming, the tank doubles-pulling independent, based in Wyoming, is sure to be ready. In today’s edition of Overdrive Radio, we talk inspections with Herman, for sure, but more so his half-century-old 1970 K…
ATA asks Maritime Commission to intervene in disputes over ocean carrier fees
ATA filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission against foreign-owned ocean carriers over requirements to use specific container chassis. Groups representing railroads are petitioning for hours of service relief. Love’s opened its largest lo…
ELD Providers Prep for Upcoming HoS Changes
With revised federal hours of service scheduled to take effect Sept. 29, ELD providers have also been planning how best to assist fleets with the changes.
Navistar Announces Electric Vehicle Association Membership
CharIN E.V. aims to advance EV adoption by promoting the Combined Charging System as the global standard.
Quebec to allow LCVs on statutory holidays
QUEBEC CITY, Que. — The Quebec Ministry of Transport (MTQ) announced it is lifting the ban on the movement of long combination vehicles (LCVs) for all statutory holidays for a period of three years. This measure comes into effect on Sept. 6. A mi…
Ontario fleet fighting $18K tow bill after minor incident
CHICAGO, Ill. – An Ontario fleet says its tractor-trailer is being held hostage in Chicago, as part of an apparent scheme that would make Al Capone proud. And the company has been hit by it twice. RoadStar Trucking is attempting to recover a tractor an…
Webinar explores diesel’s green potential
FREDERICK, Md. – Does diesel have a green future? Yes, according to some of the companies involved in developing new technologies. Diesel is still the primary fuel choice for the trucking industry, and advocates have been pointing out recent scientific…
Chris Morrison’s 2018 Kenworth W900L glider
The rig is powered by a 1999-model Cummins N14 with an Eaton 13-speed. He hauls frozen foods and livestock.
Technology Is Key to Surviving in the Time of COVID
Discover how trucking fleets can leverage technology to remain productive and competitive as they navigate the ongoing COVID pandemic.
ATA’s MCC Sues to End Unjust Practices
The American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carrier Conference recently filed suit with the Federal Maritime Commission in an effort to protect commercial truck drivers from being forced to use overpriced chassis that are not always up to safe…