Overdrive StaffElectronic Logging DevicesELD maker Motive, formerly KeepTruckin, sued by competitorTrucking tech firm Samsara alleges that Motive engaged in illegal conduct that includes patent infringement and false advertisement. Also: Eaton Cummins' Endurant XD automated transmission now offered on certain Internationals; latest Highway Angel.January 25, 2024BusinessTonnage hauled by trucks fell in 2023ATA reported a 1.7% year-over-year decrease in truck tonnage in 2023, marking the first annual decline since 2020. Also: TA opens new truck stop with 210 parking spaces off I-15; trio of drivers named Highway Angels.January 24, 2024RegulationsFMCSA could remove 16K DOT docs from registry | Smuggled tramadol found in-cab at borderThe agency is giving certain medical examiners 30 days to access their National Registry account using login.gov and update their profile info. Also: 'Significant amount' of tramadol seized from truck at border; I-8 rest areas reopened in Arizona.January 23, 2024BusinessATRI wants to hear from owner-ops on detention | New HOS waivers in the PlainsThe research group is conducting a survey of carriers and truck owners on the impacts of detention. Also: HOS waivers issued in two Plains states; Paccar recalling 11K trucks for mirror issue; Landstar breaks ground on new Indiana facility; more.January 22, 2024BusinessTrucking conditions: A big improvement in late Fall, but 2024 outlook bleakFTR reported that a late-2023 fall in fuel prices helped improve conditions for carriers, but the outlook for 2024 remains bleak. Also: Love's offering Freightliner warranty work; C.H. Robinson expands scholarship program; load board bolsters security.January 19, 2024BusinessBrokered-freight rates transparency: Weigh in on these two questionsWould more readily knowing what a shipper is paying for a brokered load help you in negotiations? In filtering about the greedy among those you do business with? Do you value average spot-rate metrics? Weigh in via this two-question survey.January 19, 2024BusinessELS sells flatbed division to PS LogisticsThe North Carolina-based fleet will retain its heavy-haul and intermodal divisions, and the flatbed division will now operate as Blair Logistics. Also: Haslam family sells remaining Pilot ownership; FMCSA renews HOS waiver for WestRock drivers; more.January 18, 2024VoicesPOLL: Owner-operators, do you carry health insurance today?Recent years have seen health insurance and insurance-like products' expansion when it comes to options for affordable coverage. What's been your health-insurance situation over the last year?January 18, 2024RegulationsCold weather brings HOS relief for these propane haulers | Truck stops hit milestonesPropane haulers in Indiana are exempt from hours of service regs through Jan. 25. Also: Danny's Big Rig Resort in Phoenix acquired by TA; Iowa 80 Truckstop celebrating 60th anniversary in 2024.January 17, 2024RegulationsNHTSA underride committee sets next four meetings | New HOS waiver for fuel haulersThe committee will discuss rear, side and front underride crashes and offer recommendations to the DOT for regulations. Also: Nebraska waives HOS regs for heating fuel haulers; Western Star trucks recalled over parking brake issue.January 16, 2024Previous PagePage 59 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 SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
