Matt Page's 1989 Kenworth W900B

Matt Page owns this 1989 Kenworth W900B and accompanying 1985 Timpte reefer. Page uses both daily to haul potatoes. The rig is powered by a ...

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Planned closures on I-94 and I-496 | California sued over CARB deadline

Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, May 31, 2022: Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association sue California over emissions reg deadlines ...

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COVID-emergency hours waiver extends again, through end of August

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finally answered questions raised in the aftermath of the last Biden-administration exte...

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CVSA's awareness initiative expanded in concert with Truckers Against Trafficking, Canada, Mexico

Trucking news and briefs for Monday, May 30, 2022: Results from first-ever CVSA human-trafficking-awareness effort  The Commercial Vehicle...

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If we're going to limit vehicles' ability to speed, start with the real problem: Cars

A version of this column by longtime Overdrive Extra contributor Clifford Petersen was sent by the writer to his Congress representatives in...

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Used truck sales numbers continue fall | Rates' 'Roadcheck effect' last week

Trucking news and briefs for Friday, May 27, 2022: Owner-ops flex pricing power for better rates with "Roadcheck effect" Last we...

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Steve McGee's 2018 Peterbilt 567

This 2018 Peterbilt 567 is the third truck Steve McGee has owned. The truck features a Paccar MX-13 with an 18-speed. McGee uses the truck t...

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Speed limiter comment period extended

Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, May 26, 2022: FMCSA extending speed limiter comment period After receiving requests from the Owner-...

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Wind, rain, fire, flood: How owner-operators navigate increasingly extreme weather at home and on-highway

Just about everyone from political elites to dump truck drivers in the Southeast can agree on one thing: A change is coming, and it’s coming...

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Be on the lookout for cargo theft activity over holiday weekend

Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, May 25, 2022: Cargo theft expected to increase over holiday weekend Cargo theft activity in Califo...

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Key to better freight rates: Speak your broker's language through data, business confidence, market knowledge

According to Truckstop.com research, nearly 80% of owner-operators indicate they just don’t like to negotiate rates with a broker. That may ...

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Solicitor General recommends Supreme Court deny review of AB 5 independent contractor law

The U.S. Solicitor General on Tuesday filed a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court recommending that the High Court deny a review of the Califor...

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Hours regs waived for shipments of baby formula | Diesel prices dip slightly, rates rise

Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, May 24, 2022: FMCSA waives HOS for baby formula, formula ingredient haulers The Federal Motor Carrie...

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