Overdrive StaffRegulationsTrucker bathroom-access bill is back | Diesel continues slide, rates maintainHouse Reps. Troy Nehls and Chrissy Houlahan reintroduced the bipartisan legislation to require shippers/receivers to grant bathroom access to truck drivers. Also: Diesel falls toward late-2021 levels, rates maintain, and car-haul load platform updates.June 7, 2023RegulationsCanada waives hours regs for Nova Scotia wildfire relief haulersTransport Canada is suspending HOS regs for Canadian haulers providing direct assistance to emergency relief efforts. Also: Operation Safe Driver Week is next month; CDLDU voices opposition to speed limiters; Arrow Truck Sales leaving Texas.June 6, 2023EquipmentPOLL: Do you treat your diesel fuel year-round, just seasonally, or not at all?Treating seasonally in winter traditionally has been most common as an anti-gel, though since the introduction of EGR, ULSD and the downspeeding of many diesel engines, it's grown in prominence for a variety of reasons. What's your practice?June 6, 2023Reader RigsPart-time working '64 Peterbilt 351The truck is used on occasion to haul pea gravel for owner Mike Green's RV dealership.June 6, 2023RegulationsFMCSA: 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, 2023Previous PagePage 92 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearKelsey, Penn, Shelly: Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year finalistsDown to the wire in 2025, it's due time to celebrate what's been a year full of inspiring stories of triumph over adversity for Overdrive's Trucker of the Year contenders. Big congrats to all 10 competitors in the field, and especially this year's finalists, three independents at the top of their owner-operator business game.Custom RigsNorth Carolina lumber hauler's 1,000-hp 2000 Pete 379Overdrive RadioRed Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three yearsRegulationsFMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?Featured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
