Overdrive StaffBusinessTrucking Law: What happens after a stroke or seizureOne of the most complex medical issues for commercial drivers is a neurological condition. Certified Medical Examiners often have to reach out to the FMCSA for guidance on certifying drivers who’ve had a stroke, ministroke or seizure.January 10, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 10: New York fleet set to close; TA-Petro hosting wellness expertsNew York Express and Logistics announced it will close down March 31 and layoff some 107 employees due to the loss of an account with DHL. Several TA-Petro and TA Express locations around the country will host wellness experts for truckers to talk to in the next several months.January 10, 2020Reader RigsDuane Stutzman’s 2000 Peterbilt 379The rig sports a 525-hp Cummins N14 with a 13-speed and 3:55 rears. The truck features a 63-inch stand-up sleeper and sits on a 260-inch wheelbase.January 10, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 9: Convoy adds simplified lumper payments; NTTC names finalists for tanker driver awardDigital brokerage Convoy has added to its suite of services an option f or carriers to request and receive lumper payment codes that allow them to skip having to pay out-of-pocket for lumpers or wait to receive a payment code. NTTC named eight finalists for its Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Award.January 9, 2020BusinessFreight volumes fall but spot van, reefer rates stay firmSpot truckload freight volumes fell a bit during the first week of January compared to previous weeks in December, but rates maintained what momentum they’d had to close out last year. The exception? Inbound van freight to heavy retail markets like Memphis, Columbus, Chicago …January 9, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 8: Medical clinic network in expansion mode; new Fontaine three-axle stepdeck trailerThe UrgentCareTravel network of clinics for medical care is soon to add three new facilities for expanded coverage in Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. Fontaine introduced a new three-axle all-aluminum Revolution dropdeck trailer that features air lift center and rear axles.January 8, 2020Custom RigsMatt Kinnaman’s 1988 Kenworth W900The rig is powered by its original motor on its second rebuild, a 425-hp Cat 3406B, that’s backed by a 15-speed Eaton-Fuller and 3:55 rears.January 7, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 7: Truckstop.com systems mostly online after ransomware attack; Rhode Island challenges latest court ruling on trucks-only tollsThe company reported today that, while most Truckstop.com services are now available, its Trans4Cast weekly analysis of spot market rates and conditions has yet to be fully restored. Rhode Island is petitioning a federal appeals court to have ATA’s lawsuit over the state’s trucks-only tolls moved to a state court.January 7, 2020BusinessCeladon granted final court approval to pay $4.6M to drivers; $900k for contractorsA federal bankruptcy court on Friday stamped final approval on Celadon’s request to pay drivers at least partial compensation amidst its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.January 6, 2020BusinessNews roundup, Jan. 6: CDL Clearinghouse site on the mend on Day 1; Knight-Swift, DAT partner on rates predictor; Ryder rolling out electric truck charging networkWebsite connectivity issues snared the U.S. DOT’s CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse on its first day of the rule’s effective date. Knight-Swift and DAT announce pilot program for truckload rate forecasting. Ryder plans to build an electric truck charging network.January 6, 2020Previous PagePage 260 of 1653Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsRoadcheck results: 10K vehicles, 3K drivers sidelined for OOS violationsDuring the 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz in May, inspectors found more than 81% of trucks and 94% of drivers had no out-of-service violations. Brakes, hours of service, no-CDL among top violation categories.EquipmentPresident Trump updates timeline for heavy-duty truck tariffs, adds medium-duty trucksOverdrive ExtraLast cafe for 1,200 miles -- Lyman, Wyoming: ReportSmall Fleet ChampTurnage, TFX, Oberman, Clifford Hay advance to Small Fleet Champ final roundFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
