Overdrive StaffRegulationsDOT asks for public input on five-year strategic plan | Truck markets face 'everything shortage'The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking the public to help shape the department’s goals and priorities. Also: Analyst sees 'everything shortage' in truck markets; Kenworth dealership near Toronto; Love's opens three new Speedco service centers.December 8, 2021RegulationsPennsylvania third-party CDL examiner charged in CDL fraud schemeThe examiner allegedly pre-signed CDL skills test forms knowing the forms would be completed without a test being conducted. Also: New used truck site from Paccar Financial; New Pilot in Missouri; APU maker expands into engine oils; Tire prices going up.December 7, 2021Reader RigsDwayne Brensinger's 2015 Kenworth W900The rig is powered by a Cat C15 with an 18-speed. Brensinger says the truck originally had a Cummins engine, but he switched it over to the Cat after 300,000 miles.December 7, 2021RegulationsFour-state enforcement blitz ongoing | South Dakota owner-op shut down by FMCSA for drug, CDL violationsThe owner was found “to be egregiously noncompliant with multiple federal safety regulations,” FMCSA said. Also: 4-state enforcement blitz ongoing this week in Upper Midwest; Tire/rim issue prompts Freightliner, Western Star recall.December 6, 2021BusinessJobs report shows transportation growth | ELDs starting to appear on Canada registryThe Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly jobs report for November showed an estimated 50,000 payroll jobs added in the month. Also: After long delays, some ELD providers are finally approved in Canadian registry; New Jacksonville KW facility.December 3, 2021Reader RigsJoel Jellison's 1997 Peterbilt 379 EXHDJoel Jellison and his brother started rebuilding this 1997 Peterbilt 379 EXHD after their father passed away and "built it in memory of him," Jellison said.December 3, 2021RegulationsHouse Transportation Committee Chair not seeking reelection in 2022 | Former carrier CFO gets jail timeTrucking groups reacted to Peter DeFazio's retirement announcement Wednesday, highlighting the Oregon representative's work over 36 years in Congress in transportation. Also: Former Roadrunner exec gets 2 years in prison for securities fraud.December 2, 2021EquipmentOverdrive parent company Randall-Reilly acquires data business from InformaInforma's Asset Intelligence Business unit, comprised of FleetSeek, Equipment Watch and Price Digests, provide proprietary pricing data, information and insights to businesses making decisions and investments in commercial vehicles and more.December 1, 2021BusinessWhat drives owner-ops? ATRI study finds freedom, independence among top motivationsOwner-operators responding to ATRI's survey are concerned, however, that legislation forcing them to reclassify as company drivers would negatively impact their job satisfaction and income. Also: Pilot donates $1.75M to veterans organization.December 1, 2021BusinessSurvey: What are the chief benefits -- and drawbacks -- of hauling in a 'power only' system as an independent?Less detention in drop-hook operations? Parking ease between loads? Added insurance? This survey asks those among you with experience hauling power-only for a carrier-affiliated or non-asset broker or other party for your views of the "niche" here. ...December 1, 2021Previous PagePage 162 of 1665Next PageTop StoriesBusiness'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffsThe court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCustom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900LRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsOverdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
