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From Biden DOT, owner-operators look for parking, highways, FLSA reforms
This trio of items adds to those familiar yet newly prominent in Overdrive's reader polling on priorities for a new DOT Secretary under Biden.
January 6, 2021
Overdrive Radio
What can owner-operators expect from a Biden administration?
This week's edition of Overdrive Radio features OOIDA's president helping forecast what a Biden administration may mean for independent truckers. Listen here.
November 20, 2020
Business
Staying safe during civil protests when avoidance not possible
When routes are blocked and avoidance is impossible, heed these tips for keeping yourself safe during protests. Learn more on Overdrive today.
June 10, 2020
Business
Winter storms prompt truck bans, speed restrictions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York
Interstates impacted in the three states include I-78, I-80, I-81, I-84, I-86, I-87, I-88, I-99, I-287, I-380 and I-684.
December 2, 2019
Business
Pennsylvania testing new traffic restriction plan this winter
The draft plan is a five-tiered process that restricts travel by vehicles based on the severity of the weather and highway conditions. The first tier limits travel by certain kinds of vehicles, including some trucks, while the fifth is a complete travel ban for all vehicles except emergency response vehicles.
November 18, 2019
Business
News roundup, Nov. 13: Large broker’s self-service quote system for small-biz shippers, I-17 in north Phoenix closing this weekend
Details on official launch of broker C.H. Robinson’s “Freightquote” self-service platform for small-business shippers. Arizona DOT crews will close I-17 in north Phoenix between Friday night and Sunday night.
November 13, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 24: New Love’s in Montana, Alabama; I-29 closure in southwest Iowa; TruckPro distributor bought by equity firm
Love’s opened new travel stops in Missoula, Montana, and Eutaw, Alabama. Iowa DOT says I-29 northbound is closed between exit 55 (North 25th Street) and Iowa Highway 192, which is about a 1-mile stretch. Plantinum Equity acquires TruckPro independent distributor.
October 24, 2019
Business
PennDOT looking to ease burden of highway truck restrictions this winter
Alexis Campbell, press secretary for PennDOT, recently said the department heard the frustration the trucking industry felt last year. She said the agency is going to “make sure that the way that we’re implementing the restrictions makes sense” and helps truckers plan ahead better.
October 22, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 21: Overnight lane closures set for I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Konexial to upgrade Axle AOBRDs, Chain laws the nation over
Alabama DOT crews will close the right lane of I-20/59 at exit 73 in Tuscaloosa each night Tuesday through Thursday this week. Axle Technologies’ roster of AOBRD e-log customers acquired by Konexial, provider of the My20 ELD. Winter chain laws in every state.
October 21, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 10: Lane reductions set for I-15 NB near Las Vegas tonight, eastbound Teton Pass in Wyoming closing to trailer traffic early
I-15 Northbound south of Las Vegas will be reduced to one lane between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. tonight. Wyoming DOT will close eastbound Teton Pass to trailer traffic a month early, beginning Oct. 15. Ohio broker adopts one-click “book it now” tech option from Trucker Tools for its owner-ops.
October 10, 2019
Business
News roundup, Oct. 4: Mack displays pink Anthem for breast cancer awareness, Love’s opens new maintenance locations
Mack Trucks is showing its support for breast cancer awareness by displaying a pink Mack Anthem at its headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. Love’s has opened six new Truck Tire Care and Speedco locations. I-10 Eastbound near Phoenix will be closed this weekend.
October 4, 2019
Business
Early-season winter storm prompts emergency declaration in Montana
An early-season winter storm that dumped more than four feet of snow in some parts of the Pacific Northwest prompted Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to declare a state of emergency, suspending hours of service regulations for truck drivers assisting in recovery efforts.
September 30, 2019
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