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Business
Cargo theft trending up year-over-year
SensiGuard reports cargo theft numbers increased by 7% in the third quarter year-over-year. And other news: RLS Logistics is expanding its direct-to-consumer services; Love’s is giving away prizes to truckers; and a trucker was named a Highway Angel for the second time.
November 23, 2020
Trucker of the Year
Finalists compete for big cash prizes in annual owner-operator contest
The finalists for the 2020 Owner-Operator of the Year award compete for a $25,000 cash prize. Learn more about the award here on Overdrive.
November 23, 2020
Voices
POLL: How are you spending the Thanksgiving holiday this year?
Whether on the road or at home, working or not — how’s this year shaping up for your experience of the Thanksgiving holiday November 26? Weigh in via this poll.
November 20, 2020
Business
Closed I-75/71 bridge expected to reopen Dec. 23
Kentucky officials expect to have the I-75/71 bridge over the Ohio River repaired and reopened by Dec. 23. And other news: Convoy updated its drop-and-hook program; Shell is preparing for its Starship 2.0 cross-country trip; Loadsmart landed a $90M investment; American truckers saluted; more.
November 20, 2020
Overdrive Radio
What can owner-operators expect from a Biden administration?
This week's edition of Overdrive Radio features OOIDA's president helping forecast what a Biden administration may mean for independent truckers. Listen here.
November 20, 2020
Business
Contract opportunities, strategy shifts for the smallest carriers
In addition to direct freight contracts, COVID-19 has opened myriad other new opportunities for nimble small fleet owner-ops, some with brokers. Read more here.
November 20, 2020
Business
Brokers looking to help stem rates volatility with more predictable freight
To help keep rates leveled, a few prominent brokerages are floating new ways to lock in freight offerings for owner-operators. Details on Overdrive.
November 19, 2020
Business
FMCSA clarifies definitions of ag, livestock in HOS regs
FMCSA has updated and will soon publish the definitions of “agricultural commodity” and “livestock” as they pertain to the hours of service regs. And other news: Cargo theft activity is expected to increase next week; and a trucker was named a Highway Angel for helping prevent a suicide attempt.
November 19, 2020
Business
Mid-month spot market check-in: Reefer, van rates rise even as demand indicators fall
Van and reefer spot rates continue to improve even as volumes tick down, and platform loads' rates crept from October highs. Get all the details on Overdrive.
November 19, 2020
Business
Watch: Postal inspector details steps to take to derail crooks in double-brokered freight fraud
Postal Inspection Service inspector Stephen Cohen notes it’s virtually impossible to stop someone from using your name once your identifying information is compromised, yet a few extra steps taken early can immediately derail some double-brokering schemes aimed at your payment.
November 19, 2020
Channel 19
Another annual tradition thrown off in this crazy year
With the National Association of Small Trucking Companies' announcement, a window on the planned address by FMCSA chief Wiley Deck in this prepared video.
November 18, 2020
Business
International updates severe-duty HX lineup
Almost five years following its initial launch, International Trucks plans to refresh and beef up its severe-duty HX Series. And other news: Truckers in Michigan be on lookout for invasive spotted lanternfly; Loadsmart adds LTL and rail loads; DAT offers three-day-average rates for analysis.
November 18, 2020
Business
No Turning Back: New era for direct freight
Contract innovations are emerging due to COVID-19 economic turmoil and are translating to long-term opportunities for the smallest truckers. More on Overdrive.
November 18, 2020
Business
Further extensions of CDL-related COVID waivers unlikely, official says
And more from FMCSA top brass and CVSA: a common misconception about the short-haul exception, new split-sleeper-berth usage, crash preventability, and more.
November 17, 2020
Business
Two recalls announced for certain Freightliner, Western Star models
Two separate recalls announced by Daimler affect approximately 8,206 Freightliner and Western Star trucks from the 2018-2021 model years. And other news: Driver pay increases from two fleets; a new Love’s opened in Illinois.
November 17, 2020
Business
FMCSA waives another state’s meal and rest break law requirements
The U.S. DOT has blocked another state from enforcing state-level laws that require motor carriers that to grant truck drivers periodic meal and rest breaks. Also, is advising truckers along the I-75 corridor of detour routes around the significant closure of the Brent Spence Bridge.
November 16, 2020
Overdrive Extra
When a pandemic gets personal, or ‘Why I wear a mask’
The pandemic gets personal for Long Haul Paul. Read his tribute to two friends stricken with COVID-19 and why he chooses to wear a mask on Overdrive.
November 16, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Double-brokered freight fraud: How to prevent, with a U.S. postal inspector who cracked case
In this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, postal inspector Steve Cohen details how the scheme works and how motor carriers can stop it. Listen here.
November 13, 2020
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