Overdrive StaffRegulationsCARB sets April 1 effective date for 'smog check' regulationTruck owners are still required to report their trucks and pay a $30 fee by the end of January. The first periodic testing deadlines will be in July. Also: Random drug, alcohol testing rates staying the same in '24; medium-duty Freightliners recalled.January 2, 2024BusinessAfter repeated bridge strikes, I-87 NB closure planned for the weekendThe New York State Thruway Authority will close a section of the Thruway (I-87) on Saturday, Jan. 6, to repair damage from bridge strikes from over-height trucks. Also: Spot rates' pre-Christmas bump looked anemic heading into this new year.January 1, 2024RegulationsOhio diesel shop owner pleads guilty for tampering with emissions devicesThe man was found to be removing emissions control devices after previously agreeing with EPA to stop doing so. Also: FMCSA's Truck Leasing Task Force to discuss inequitable lease agreements in January meeting.December 29, 2023RegulationsFines for FMCSA regs violations increasedDOT issued its annual fines adjustment rule for all of its agencies, including FMCSA. Also: On-the-job fatalities for truck drivers increased in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.December 28, 2023Custom RigsA look back at 2023's top Custom RigsTake a break from the stresses of trucking and enjoy a look back through the top Custom Rigs from 2023.December 27, 2023RegulationsCARB extends reporting deadline for Clean Truck Check emissions programTruck owners who operate in California now have until Jan. 31 to register their trucks and pay a $30 fee in CARB's system. Also: Diesel prices see slight increase; small number of Great Dane trailers recalled.December 27, 2023RegulationsFMCSA fielding comments on Calif., Wash. meal and rest break preemption waiversFMCSA received four requests for waivers from the agency's preemption of meal and rest break rules in California and Washington state. Also: Used truck prices hit 2.5-year low; TCA opens Highway Angels of the Year voting.December 26, 2023VoicesPOLL: Owner-ops, what's your business' outlook for 2024?The noxious high-fuel/falling-rates cocktail persisted through much of 2023 -- what's your view on where your business will go in 2024? Better? Worse? About the same? .... Weigh in here.December 26, 2023RegulationsCummins to pay $1.675B penalty for alleged Clean Air Act violations, 'emissions defeat' devicesThe U.S. government accused the company of installing "emissions defeat" devices on certain engines, primarily used in pickup trucks. Also: Cargo theft prevention tips for winter holidays; Arkansas DOT calls for shutdown during April eclipse.December 22, 2023RegulationsOOIDA wants more action from FMCSA on broker-bond/-suspension rulesThe group petitioned FMCSA to go further to ensure carriers are protected when brokers don't pay. Also: Georgia Ports Authority establishes safety committee for truckers; Iowa harvest proclamation extended again.December 21, 2023Previous PagePage 69 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioRed Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three yearsThis week's Overdrive Radio podcast tells the story of Noah Melton, long working with small fleet Big P Express, and how a fellow trucker's Christmas-season truck convoy idea grew by leaps and bounds over its first few years into a community-supported tradition in Melton's corner of Southwest Michigan.RegulationsFMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?Business10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?RegulationsTrump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to knowFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
