Overdrive StaffRegulationsFMCSA: COVID-era CDL testing waiver shouldn't be permanent | I-75, other closures upcomingIn a report to Congress, FMCSA voiced safety concerns over making a COVID-era CDL testing waiver permanent. Also: Two charged in scheme to embezzle funds from small fleet; highway closures planned in Michigan, Rhode Island; 91k Internationals recalled.June 5, 2023RegulationsCalif. bill requiring drivers in autonomous trucks advancesThe bill, which would require a safety driver in all autonomous trucks in the state, passed the state assembly and moves to the senate. Also: Port of Oakland closed Friday over labor dispute; C.H. Robinson recognizes top carriers; more.June 2, 2023BusinessTransfix streamlining carrier onboarding with Highway compliance checksThe Transfix brokerage's partnership with Highway hopes to reduce fraud and improve the onboarding process for greater speed, confidence. Also: Former fleet owner, manager charged for allegedly stealing freight; benefits of pre-filing Form 2290.June 1, 2023EquipmentNHTSA investigating 'false positive' automatic braking events in certain Freightliner, Western Star trucksThe agency is investigating AEB systems in 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks for alleged unnecessary emergency braking events. Also: More truck parking in West Memphis; FMCSA launches human trafficking awareness campaign.May 31, 2023Partners in BusinessHow to find freight when nobody else canThis portion of a PIB roundtable talk touched on current freight-market difficulties and the various tactics owner-operators can take to strengthen relationships with all freight partners, from brokers and carriers to shippers and receivers.May 31, 2023Trucking LawWhat happens to my CDL after a stroke or seizure?Fortunately, current medical certification practice recognizes that there are degrees of severity for both conditions, and in many less-extreme stroke/seizure cases -- the majority -- you will in fact be able to resume your trucking career.May 31, 2023RegulationsGroup of senators ask EPA to withdraw Phase 3 greenhouse gas regsA group of 27 U.S. senators last week penned a letter to the EPA voicing concerns over the agency's Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Lighting recalls for International, Western Star trucks; latest Highway AngelMay 30, 2023Reader RigsClassic Peterbilt 359A runs daily hauling grain, produceThe rig, owned by Gib Gray, sports a 3406B Cat with a 13-speed and sits on a 270-inch wheelbase.May 30, 2023EquipmentNearly 800 trucks sidelined during unannounced inspection blitzCVSA's annual unannounced Brake Safety Day, this year held April 19, saw 773 trucks placed out of service. Also: ACT reports that, while rates are still in favor of shippers, a rebalancing is underway; latest Highway Angel.May 26, 2023ParkingSt. Paul, Minnesota, officially bans truck parkingBeginning next year, St. Paul will join its Twin Cities neighbor in banning truck parking on city streets. Also: Washington state to require bathroom access for truckers; HHG mover pleads guilty to scheme; new Sheetz location offers diesel, parking.May 25, 2023Previous PagePage 85 of 1652Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsGuilty by Association Truck Show rolls into JoplinOne of the trucking industry's biggest events, the biennial GBATS at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri, is officially under way at Exit 4 off I-44. Scenes from the show here with some standout trucks from the show's first day here.RegulationsDOT hopes to force 194,000 non-domiciled CDL holders out of truckingRegulationsCalifornia defies DOT's 30-day deadline for ELP enforcement, faces $30M funding lossCustom RigsCustom 2005 Peterbilt 379 a trucker's surprise, with intricate hand-pinstripingFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
