Overdrive StaffRegulationsSpeed limiter debate reignited with new administrationATA penned a letter to DOT Secretary Buttigieg advocating for speed limiters, while OOIDA responded with a letter of its own opposing such a mandate. Also, Michigan expands its spring weight restrictions.March 5, 2021LifeCrash involving truck, SUV leaves 13 dead, 13 injuredA two-vehicle collision early Tuesday involving a truck and an SUV in southern California left 13 people dead and another 13 injured. Also, a new Love's is open in Bath, New York, and spot rates/volumes in the last week surge for dry vans, reefers.March 4, 2021RegulationsAs small-fleet owners face charges, confusion ensnares popular ELDAn NTSB report has also ensnared a popular ELD, though experts argue that investigators are unclear on the AOBRD- vs. ELD-spec. Also, Navistar shareholders have approved the sale of the company to Volkswagen's Traton group.March 3, 2021BusinessFuel prices rocket past $3 national averageDiesel prices jumped 9.9 cents in the most recent week to their highest mark since the first week of 2020. Also: Legislation was reintroduced to bring more women into trucking; KW's 2020 Dealer of the Year; 19 new PrePass locations in Missouri; and more.March 2, 2021EquipmentMichelin adds two new truck tires to Energy lineupMichelin is adding two new commercial truck tires to its Energy lineup. Also: Recalls announced by Navistar, Paccar and Daimler – see which trucks are affected; and Michigan has enacted its spring weight restrictions.March 1, 2021Hours of ServiceLegal challenge to HOS changes by Teamsters, safety groups on hold until AprilA lawsuit aimed at reversing last year's HOS reforms is on pause after a court's decision to allow FMCSA's new leadership to review the case. Also: Trucking groups petition CDC to make truck stops mobile vaccine sites; latest Highway Angel's story.February 26, 2021Partners in BusinessPartners in Business tip: Track personal miles for tax savingsYou can deduct mileage on your personal vehicle if you make a business-related trip. It could help you cut your tax bill when tax time comes.February 26, 2021BusinessFMCSA hosting virtual forum to outline upcoming safety, research initiativesFMCSA’s Office of Analysis, Research and Technology (ART) will host a free virtual forum on March 10 highlighting its safety activities and priorities for the year. Also: Federal infrastructure spending dips; and Konexial launches new AI-powered dashcams.February 25, 2021BusinessG.W. Bridge tops list of worst freight bottlenecks for third straight yearSee which interchanges ranked the worst in ATRI's 2021 Top Truck Bottleneck List. Also: Pennsylvania DOT named nine bridges it is considering adding tolls to help fund repairs; and a new electronic reporting requirement for drivers entering Canada.February 24, 2021VoicesPOLL: Were you audited in 2020?Was it conducted off-site? Did you receive a safety rating or a non-ratable outcome? Weigh in here if you have as yet to participate in this poll looking at audit outcomes among Overdrive readers amid the FMCSA's new off-site focus for audits.February 24, 2021Previous PagePage 184 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesPartners in Business'Foreign driver capacity' hit incoming? Fleets watch, as owner-op income back on a slow riseMany around trucking hope for a "catalyzing event" delivering demand improvement, increased freight volumes, better rates. For most owner-operators who've weathered the storm, income is on a slowly rising track the last year and a half, and wider market conditions are setting up for stability, if not guaranteed improvement.Pride & PolishLast chance to enter! Show your truck with Overdrive's Pride & PolishSmall Fleet ChampDiversification key to weathering down market for Hallahan TransportBusinessDid DOT Secretary Duffy just kill trucking's 'driver shortage' narrative once and for all?Featured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
