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FMCSA petitions to delay implementation of electronic med cert rule until 2025
The agency says it needs more time to develop certain IT systems for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners before the rule takes effect. Also: Kinedyne offering cargo securement tips ahead of Roadcheck; rates round-ups for last two weeks.
April 20, 2021
Business
Volvo workers go on strike; IRS increases meal deduction
Union employees at Volvo Trucks' New River Valley assembly plant went on strike Saturday. Also: The IRS is temporarily increasing the amount businesses can claim for their food or beverage expenses paid to restaurants; TA Citizen Driver winners; more.
April 19, 2021
Business
Bill to tie insurance minimum to medical-cost inflation reintroduced
The bill was first introduced in 2019 and called for carriers' liability insurance minimum to increase to nearly $5 million. Also: A new device designed to plug into the truck's diagnostic port to transmit detailed information to a user's smartphone.
April 16, 2021
Overdrive Radio
How to build a small fleet that's a destination for the best
Hear what brought this owner in less than ten years from hauling chicken litter with an old daycab to a 20-truck, 40-reefer-trailer fleet, two of whose drivers were No. 1 and 2 in their state's driver of the year awards for 2021.
April 16, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: Track personal miles for tax savings
You can deduct mileage on your personal vehicle if you make a business-related trip. It could help you cut your tax bill when tax time comes.
February 26, 2020
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Parking
Cities asked to look into using extra parking for trucks
The National League of Cities is asking its members to look at available parking in their jurisdictions and consider using it for truck parking. Also: trucker gets Highway Angel wings; more.
April 13, 2021
Voices
POLL: What are your chief worries over (or hopes for) the Biden administration in 2021?
Independents responded to a recent survey with no small amount of trepidation (some a little hope) about the likelihood of further government spending, regulation and more under this administration/Congress. This question summarizes results. Your take?
April 13, 2021
Business
Independents worry fuel prices will keep rising
After seeing diesel costs rise steadily since fall, more than half of Overdrive survey respondents with operating authority expect their biggest percentage cost increase this year to come from fuel.
April 13, 2021
Business
Roads 511: Highway information in real time
Catch highway-traffic, -accident and -construction alerts from state DOTs and 511 services here. Bookmark this page for easy, repeat access or follow our Roads 511 list on Twitter.
March 1, 2016
Business
ATRI seeks carriers' insurance data to study rising costs
ATRI is planning to study the impacts of rising trucking insurance costs on the operational costs of the industry. Also: Watch for increased police activity on I-95 through Saturday; Love's opens new Speedco locations; mega carrier boosts owner-op pay.
April 9, 2021
Overdrive Radio
Owner-ops aren't company drivers for a reason
Fundamentally, though abuses of the contractor model are real in many industries, including in trucking, owner-ops seek ownership for a reason. ATBS details strong 2020 income to benchmark against, worries about ABC contractor test, much more in podcast.
April 9, 2021
Business
Fleet owner admits to participation in 'pay-to-play' bribery scheme, PPP fraud
A Utah-based trucking company owner pleaded guilty recently for his role in two separate fraud schemes, according to the IRS. Also: Interstate closure planned in Minn. this weekend; new TA Express in Wisconsin; new Pete dealers in Wash. on the way.
April 8, 2021
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: When to upgrade your truck
Rules of thumb on when it’s time to trade your old rig for a newer one.
November 20, 2019
Business
Another Calif. court opinion says A.B. 5 should apply to trucking
Despite the recent opinion from a state-level appellate court, trucking remains exempt from A.B. 5 while a larger lawsuit plays out in a federal court. Also: Operation Safe Driver Week set for July with focus on speeding; more.
April 6, 2021
Business
Paccar Financial celebrating 60th anniversary with financing deal
Paccar Financial is offering reduced payments for 60 days on truck purchases. Also, new extended clearance height for van decking system; Firestone announces tire price increase.
April 2, 2021
Business
Weighing an engine rebuild vs. a truck trade
When you've got to choose between overhauling an engine or trading in an aging truck, there's a lot to consider. Here's how owner-ops Phil and Annett Albert made the decision.
April 2, 2021
Business
Trucking groups weigh in on Biden's infrastructure plan
ATA criticized certain provisions in the plan, while truck stops are on board with the idea of expanding electric vehicle investments. Also: Peterbilt's new electric truck cost calculator; in-cab video system now available through Geotab; more.
April 1, 2021
Business
Spot market: Flatbed demand climbing like it's early 2018
Flatbed rates are ripe for the picking with capacity tight, as some owners have no doubt move to the historically high rates, and lower physical demands, of van and reefer. National average flatbed load-to-truck ratios have soared as in early 2018.
April 1, 2021
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Overdrive’s Pride & Polish opens 2021 competition
Owners who've taken any "shelter-at-home" time over the tough year to work on the rig can show off those efforts by entering Overdrive’s Pride & Polish 2021 photo competition, which opens today.
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