Overdrive StaffBusinessConvoy load board relaunches under new ownershipFlexport bought Convoy's technology and intellectual property after the digital freight network collapsed late last year. Also: Teamsters call on Kentucky senators to stop autonomous truck bill; New York-based fleet acquired by 3PL.February 23, 2024Reader RigsOwner-op's grain-hauling 2013 Western StarThe rig is powered by a DD15 Detroit with a 13-speed.February 23, 2024LifeCell network outage could impact ELDs, telematics, moreAT&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, 2024Partners in BusinessPlan regs-, tax-compliance duties before going independentGoing independent can be a great opportunity, but it can be your worst nightmare if you fail to plan and execute properly. If this is your goal, create your plan, count the costs, create your budget, and follow through.February 21, 2024RegulationsPort truckers bank chassis-choice win | Nurse tank's 'rocket' blast prompts safety advisoryThe Federal Maritime Commission upheld a ruling that ocean carriers cannot legally require motor carriers to use specific intermodal chassis providers to move containers. Also: Nurse tank safety advisory issued; car haulers get warning flag exemption.February 21, 2024EquipmentNew highway signs warn drivers of upcoming slow-downs | Recalls from three truck makersCameras at these high-congestion sites will detect traffic backups and automatically trigger a message on a sign a few miles back. Also: Recalls hit International, Freightliner, Western Star trucks; Total Distribution Inc. announces acquisition.February 20, 2024RegulationsFMCSA issues active phishing alert: Scammers push fake safety audit claimsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an alert for motor carriers with authority about phishing attempts by criminals posing as agency auditors via email.February 19, 2024LifeBusted: Yet another truck-involved drug smuggling operationA 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, 2024BusinessMotive countersues Samsara after trade commission complaint over ELD techAfter 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, 2024Reader RigsOperator's Cascadia daycab works around SoCalGregg Seltzer operates the truck for Blue Star Freight out of Chino, California.February 16, 2024Previous PagePage 56 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsFMCSA makes it easier to call out bad brokers with National Consumer Complaint Database updateFMCSA gives its National Consumer Complaint Database whistleblower portal an "overdue tech upgrade" it's calling "a win" for truck drivers and carriers as it gets easier to report bad brokers.Small Fleet ChampSkin in the leased owner's game: Oberman Logistics' simple, transparent plan for expansionOverdrive RadioSleeper berth: Will truckers be able to split as they see fit?Small Fleet ChampDerrick Wolfe has built a 'sweet' business in New York's Finger Lakes regionFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
