Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessUPS Freight fined after firing driver who refused to drive without a required ELDOSHA ordered UPS Freight to pay the driver $15,273 in compensatory damages, $30,000 in punitive damages and approximately $2,700 in back wages plus interest. The unnamed driver was fired for refusing to drive without an ELD, and his termination was later modified to be a suspension, according to OSHA.December 11, 2019BusinessConnecticut governor proposes trucks-only tolls plan with Rhode Island tolls lawsuit still unresolvedIn a letter to state legislative leaders of both parties, Gov. Ned Lamont calls for trucks-only tolls on 12 bridges along major thoroughfares in the state. Rates would vary by location, but truckers could be charged between $6.40 and $19.20 at each of the 12 toll locations.December 9, 2019BusinessFormer Tennessee trooper indicted on bribery chargesThe former Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper worked the weigh station on I-81 in Greene County, Tennessee, and was charged after allegedly accepting payment for truck and trailer repair business referrals.December 5, 2019BusinessNovember recall roundup: More than 4,000 Western Star, 2,200 Volvo and 200 Peterbilt trucks included in four recallsFour recalls include approximately 2,725 model year 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 tractors, approximately 1,331 model year 2020 Western Star 4700 trucks, approximately 2,287 model year 2020 Volvo VNL and VNR tractors, and approximately 248 model year 2020 Peterbilt 579 trucks.November 29, 2019Pride & PolishJ&L Contracting returns to show truck competition with custom 2019 Pete 389The company gave the truck its name, “Here We Go Again,” as a nod to J&L’s return to truck show competition. A previous Peterbilt 389, “Contender,” competed for the Pride & Polish National Championship in 2015.November 21, 2019BusinessIdaho governor warns hemp haulers to stick to interstates under new hemp transportation lawIdaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order to resolve any conflicts between state and federal law when it comes to transporting hemp through the state. Hemp haulers can only transport the crop on or near interstates and must stop at the first port of entry for an inspection of the hemp load.November 21, 2019Hours of ServiceFMCSA grants two, denies three hours of service relief requestsThe agency granted exemptions to two waste and recycling companies allowing their short-haul drivers to operate for 14 hours instead of 12. FMCSA denied applications from three companies that asked for their drivers to drive beyond the current limits of the HOS regs.November 20, 2019Truck StopsPilot Flying J launching fuel network program for small fleetsOne of the key factors in the new One9 Fuel Network is lines of credit for smaller trucking companies, which can be personalized and flexible based on the small fleet or owner-operator’s needs. One9 customers will have access to 250 One9 locations, along with 750 PFJ locations.November 19, 2019BusinessSenate bill aims to bring more women into truckingThe “Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act” would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish a “Women of Trucking Advisory Board” to help bring more women into the industry.November 15, 2019Hours of ServiceShort-haul carrier asks FMCSA to expand short-haul exemption radius to 150 air milesPalmetto State Armory says its drivers pick up and deliver products between manufacturing facilities and drive to PSA retail stores. The company states current operations include trips between 103 and 109 air miles. PSA says using ELDs or keeping logs “adds substantial costs to its operation and does not increase the level of safety.”November 14, 2019Previous PagePage 63 of 184Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishOverdrive's Pride & Polish: Vote for your favorite rigs todayCast your vote through Nov. 30 for the best truck in each of five categories: Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage, Working Bobtail, and Working Combo.RegulationsDOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL driversSmall Fleet ChampRoadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliverTrucker of the YearTrucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growingFeatured SponsorGarmin Delivers Big with Trucker-Trusted Navigators and Premium Wireless Headsets
