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Congress eyes TWIC/hazmat changes | Traffickers hauling millions' worth in meth caught at border
A Senate bill would eliminate redundant fees and background checks for transportation workers seeking multiple TSA-managed credentials. Also: Two truck-involved drug smuggling attempts busted; International LT trucks recalled.
March 18, 2024
On-highway toward MATS with 'Sisters of the Road' book tour, and its owner-operator pilot
View from the window of owner Debbie Desiderato's Western Star, toting the "Sisters of the Road" photo-exhibit trailer across the country toward MATS. The book tour's been a big share-the-road opportunity at the intersection of trucking and wider culture.
March 18, 2024
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Regulations
$100,000 fines, jail time proposed as carriers keep hitting bridges in British Columbia
With 35 bridge strikes since 2021, most from over-height vehicles, and many from one particularly egregious fleet, British Columbia drops the hammer. Also: New TMS geared for liquid bulk haulers; Florida Road Team truckers part of "share the road" PSAs.
March 13, 2024
Life
Nomination period open for annual CVSA driver excellence award
CVSA is now accepting nominations for its International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), recognizing extraordinary truckers with a commitment to safety. Also: Comdata parent FleetCor rebranding; latest Highway Angel.
March 11, 2024
Regulations
CVSA's new out-of-service criteria available in app | Big I-55 bridge closure upcoming
The new OOSC handbook can now be purchased in several formats, including the OOSC mobile app. Also: I-55 bridge over Mississippi River to close for two weeks; Sheetz offering diesel discount; Mack's MD Electric enters production.
March 7, 2024
Life
Shootout disrupted, crash victim saved in remote desert: Two Highway Hero winners
A New York-based owner-operator and a Ryder company driver received recognition in Goodyear's 40th anniversary Highway Hero program. Also: Kenworth's Chillicothe plant celebrates 50th anniversary; new Love's in Florida.
March 5, 2024
Overdrive Radio
A new avenue to affordable health insurance for truckers
The CDL Drivers Unlimited group's new partnership with BMT is detailed in this Overdrive Radio edition. One owner-op discovered that, by paying just a little more in taxes, he could net about $7,000 on reduced premiums. More in the podcast.
March 4, 2024
Regulations
Truck Leasing Task Force hosting public session at MATS
Truckers in attendance can weigh in on the compensation impact of lease-purchase agreements and more. Also: Kenworth, Mack trucks recalled for insufficient air tanks; latest Highway Angel; Averitt employees donate $1.5M to St. Jude.
March 4, 2024
Life
Tennessee ditching split speed limit on I-81
Instead of a 55/65 mph split for trucks and cars, the new limit will be 70 mph for all vehicles. Also: Two states aim to curb nuclear verdicts in post-crash litigation; NFI receives 50 battery-electric trucks, launching SoCal charging depot.
March 1, 2024
Channel 19
Ice pick bandit strikes again: Local legend still attacking trucks
Down south on I-75 near the Georgia-Florida line, some type of maniac continues to attack trucks in a sneaky, expensive way. All the local tire shops know of him, but police have little to say.
February 29, 2024
Regulations
Kentucky truck police out in force | 6.5 tons of meth seized at border
Kentucky State Police will crack down on safety regs for truckers, while also targeting unsafe driving around trucks. Also: "Gargantuan" meth seizure from truck at Texas border; cocaine, meth found in shipments crossing into California.
February 27, 2024
Regulations
Fleet owner's elaborate scheme helped drivers cheat on CDL tests: Feds
Mykola Datkun, 33, from Illinois, allegedly staged an elaborate scheme to help drivers cheat on the written CDL exam. One of his former employees confirmed some of the details to Overdrive.
February 22, 2024
Life
Cell network outage could impact ELDs, telematics, more
AT&T's network outage Thursday morning could potentially impact trucking tech that depends on cell networks. Also: Trucker named Highway Angel for shielding traffic from deadly police-involved shooting.
February 22, 2024
Channel 19
Trump endorses trucker's 'boycott' of NYC -- but what's really going on?
After Trump claimed "election interference" due to a $355 million fine from New York, drivers say they're boycotting the Big Apple. But are they? And might it be the other way around: Is NYC already boycotting truckers?
February 20, 2024
Overdrive Extra
Cross-country 'Sisters of the Road' convoy kicking off March 1
To mark Women's History Month (March) this year, a group of truckers embarks on a book-tour convoy making its way across the country with Michel's excellent "Sisters of the Road" book, ending at MATS. Here's how you can join the roll.
February 20, 2024
Life
Busted: Yet another truck-involved drug smuggling operation
A second drug-smuggling operation involving trucks bringing illegal drugs into the U.S. busted in California. Also: Hawaii gets CDL testing waiver for CDL applicants on two islands; new electric truck charging service launching.
February 19, 2024
Business
Motive countersues Samsara after trade commission complaint over ELD tech
After Samsara filed suit and filed an International Trade Commission complaint against Motive, Motive is countersuing on the same claims. Also: MATS relocates Truck Parking Community; Michigan lifts weight restrictions on most highways.
February 16, 2024
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