Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessOOIDA contends that growth in small fleet, owner-op numbers play large role in driver turnoverA new report from the OOIDA Foundation suggests the “truck driver shortage” perceived by larger fleets is more of a myth than a reality. See why on Overdrive.February 25, 2019Trucker of the YearFarm work led to Owner-Operator of the Year finalist’s highway careerRobert Roth of Ontario, Canada says he grew up driving anything that he possibly could. Read all about him as a finalist for Owner-Operator of the Year.February 21, 2019BusinessWinter weather prompts Pennsylvania, New Jersey to issue truck bansDangerous winter weather have prompted the Penn. and N.J. DOTs to issue commercial vehicle bans on several major highways. Get more details on Overdrive Online.February 20, 2019Trucker of the YearOversize hauls set safety standard for Owner-Operator of the Year finalistKevin Kocmich believes hauling oversize and overweight equipment works to his advantage as he maintains a spotless truck driving safety record. Details here.February 20, 2019BusinessConnecticut governor backs off of trucks-only toll planThe newly-elected governor campaigned on a trucks-only toll similar to what is in place in Rhode Island, but in his op-ed noted ongoing legal challenges. Lamont added in the piece that he has learned tolling just trucks would provide some revenue, but “not enough to upgrade” the state’s infrastructure.February 19, 2019Trucker of the YearOwner-operator of the Year finalist Danny Jewell still rolling after a half-centuryDanny Jewell, 73, has been behind the wheel of a truck since 1968. Perhaps even more impressive than those 50-plus years of driving is that they’ve all been with the same company.February 19, 2019Electronic Logging DevicesFireworks haulers get ELD waiver for Independence Day periodIn its decision to grant the exemption, FMCSA says the 11-day exemption would not negatively impact safety. The agency also says it conducted “a comprehensive investigation of the safety performance history” of the 53 companies the exemption would cover.February 15, 2019BusinessCargo thefts down 19 percent in 2018SensiGuard recently reported that cargo theft numbers were down 19% in 2018. Get more details on the cargo theft report right here on Overdrive Online.February 15, 2019BusinessCertain car haulers get reprieve from warning flag regs for overhanging loadsCertain car haulers are no longer required to place warning flags on overhanging loads of new cars. Learn more about the granted exemption from the FMCSA here.February 14, 2019BusinessHighway deaths ticked down in 2018 but remain above 40,000, preliminary numbers showHighway deaths dropped in 2018, but numbers are estimated to remain above 40K for another year. Statistics were provided by the National Safety Council.February 14, 2019Previous PagePage 101 of 203Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentPaccar's new in-dash digital infotainment system for KWs, PetesPaccar Connect will be available in new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in early 2027. Also: Missouri raising some rural interstate speed limits; Volvo, Mack launch enhanced service contracts.Reader RigsThird-gen trucker carries tradition in sharp 2022 Peterbilt 389Pride & PolishThis look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352Partners in BusinessDiesel rising again: New tools for MPG-investment ROI, IFTA tracking, reportingEquipmentClass-action suit proceeding against Paccar over MX-13 issues
