Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].BusinessWilson Logistics petitions FMCSA to allow pre-CDL drivers to run teamWilson’s request would still require a CDL holder in the truck at all times, but not necessarily in the front seat. Wilson says the exemption would allow the CLP holder “to participate in a revenue-generating trip back to his or her state of domicile to obtain the CDL.”November 5, 2019BusinessUSDA officially legalizes interstate transportation of hempWith USDA’s interim final rule publishing Thursday, Oct. 31, in the Federal Register and taking effect immediately, drivers can now transport the crop across state lines without worry of legal troubles.October 31, 2019EquipmentOctober recall roundup: More than 2,500 Western Star trucks, small number of CascadiasDaimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 2,500 Western Star trucks and a small number of Freightliner Cascadias over issues with the sleeper door and ABS indicator light, respectively.October 31, 2019BusinessFedEx Ground manager, nine Utah-based trucking company owners charged in ‘pay-to-play’ bribery schemeA Salt Lake City-based FedEx Ground manager in charge of contracting freight to local trucking companies has been charged in an alleged “pay-to-play” bribery scheme in which he accepted over $1 million from trucking companies in exchange for favors, such as access to loads or even inflated mileage numbers.October 30, 2019BusinessHours regs suspended in California in response to wildfiresTruckers hauling supplies, goods, equipment and fuel into California, or providing other emergency assistance, are exempt from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).October 30, 2019BusinessSmall Kentucky community comes together for local truckerTony Corns is a former truck driver from Tollesboro, Kentucky, who recently had to hang up his keys following a diagnosis of Berger’s Disease, which causes the immune system to attack the kidneys. He undergoes dialysis three times a week and is no longer able to drive.October 29, 2019Pride & PolishOklahoma hauler’s 1987 Peterbilt 359Dennis White, the owner of Dennis White Trucking out of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, bought the 1987 Peterbilt 359 in this video in May 2018. The truck was on display in the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish competition in August, where it picked up third place in the Limited Mileage Bobtail class.October 24, 2019BusinessDallas-area tornadoes prompt regs suspension for emergency reliefA Regional Emergency Declaration issued by FMCSA’s Western Service Center exempts carriers providing direct relief to Texas from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.October 23, 2019BusinessMachinery transport, repair group petitions for hours extension for short-haul driversKentucky Equipment Distributors, which is made up of seven large machinery distributors operating in several states, is requesting that its short-haul drivers be allowed to return to their work-reporting location after 14 hours instead of 12 hours.October 23, 2019BusinessFatalities in truck crashes increased slightly in 2018 while overall deaths across modes decreasedAccording to NHTSA, there were 4,951 people killed in crashes involving large trucks, up from 4,905 in 2017 (a 0.9% increase). There were 885 large truck occupants killed in crashes, along with 4,066 occupants of other vehicles and non-occupants (pedestrians and cyclists).October 22, 2019Previous PagePage 83 of 203Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishThis look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352Casey Field's needlenose Peterbilt 358 is a perfect blend of old-school looks with some modern improvements to give the rig a more comfortable ride. Its serial number has been getting double-takes from decoders for nearly 60 years now, originally stamped a 352 cabover.Partners in BusinessDiesel rising again: New tools for MPG-investment ROI, IFTA tracking, reportingEquipmentClass-action suit proceeding against Paccar over MX-13 issuesRegulations'Driver shortage' narrative returns just as 'driverless' rollout acceleratesOverdrive RadioNo sideline cynics here: Voices from TenFour D.C., truckers' advocacy counterbalance
