Overdrive StaffRegulationsOOIDA wants Biden's Labor Secretary pick rescindedThe group has raised concerns over nominee Julie Su's role in passing California's AB 5 independent contractor legislation. Also: DAT launches Profit Estimator tool; new Calstart program looks to help small fleets transition to electric trucks; more.June 23, 2023Reader RigsIce cream hauler's 'Smokey and the Bandit' tribute '24 W900LDale Ricks recently bought and customized this 2024 Kenworth W900L to be his version of the iconic "Smokey and the Bandit" Kenworth. RIcks calls his rig "Cletus."June 23, 2023RegulationsFMCSA, NHTSA set to propose automatic braking mandate | National contractor ABC test resurfacesNHTSA and FMCSA will publish in the near future a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require AEBs on new trucks. Also: PRO Act with national ABC test clears committee; new truck stop coming later this summer at Nevada casino; on the road with pets.June 22, 2023RegulationsFMCSA finalizes lower UCR fees for 2024Carriers will see a 9% decrease in UCR fees for the 2024 registration year. Also: International SuperTruck II boasts 16 mpg; TA opens new location in Huntsville, Texas; MHC Kenworth opens largest commercial truck dealership in El Paso.June 21, 2023RegulationsBrake Safety Week: Brake linings and pads under scrutinyThe late-August week-long inspection blitz will focus on brakes generally and linings and pads specifically. Also: I-15 closing overnight next Monday; FMCSA's new Truck Leasing Task Force sets first meeting; BulkLoads.com's TMS updates.June 20, 2023Reader RigsDavid King's 2001 Peterbilt 379 boasts more than 2 million milesAfter 15 years of runs from Tennessee to California and back, the truck has rolled over the million-mile mark twice. King said he believes he and the truck still have many more miles left in them.June 20, 2023LifeTrucker lauded for 'skills of a linebacker' in tackling fleeing suspectA sheriff's department in Florida got an assist from a "Good Samaritan" truck driver in apprehending a fleeing suspect. Also: 4,900 Peterbilt 579s recalled; Tesla Semi hit with second recall; two new Pilots in California, Texas.June 19, 2023RegulationsNational Labor Relations Board, again, alters independent contractor classification standardFor the third time in a decade, NLRB is altering how it considers whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Also: I-96 closures planned in Detroit this weekend; Dana's EZ-ID tool for driveshaft parts ID, ordering.June 16, 2023Reader RigsCanadian hauler's tanker-yanking 2015 Kenworth W900LThe truck is powered by a 500-hp Cummins with an 18-speed and pulls tankers across Canada and the U.S.June 16, 2023RegulationsEffort to roll back EPA regs ends at Biden's desk, as FMCSA mulls 'proficiency exams' for authorityPresident Biden announced Wednesday he vetoed a resolution that would have nullified EPA's latest heavy-duty emissions regs. Also: FMCSA considering safety proficiency exam for new entrant carriers; eight states launch autonomous vehicle forum.June 15, 2023Previous PagePage 95 of 1664Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsA sweep of in-person audits in December saw 448 schools shut down for failing to meet training/safety standards. Another 109 schools shut themselves down after learning they'd be audited.Overdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plansOverdrive Extra1999 Freightliner Classic a 'New Testament' to power of faith, family, hard workBusiness'Chameleon broker?': Big broker AGX goes bust, doesn't pay carriers, starts new MCOverdrive Radio'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough times
