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More individuals charged in staged-accident fraud scheme
The U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana announced Oct. 16 it has charged four more people in widespread staged-accident scheme. In other news: Latest Highway Angel rescued two trapped in burning car; New port carrier-focused TMS software.
October 20, 2020
Voices
POLL: Who’s got your vote in the Presidential election?
Whether the incumbent Republican, challenging Democrat or other independent/third-party or write-in -- who's likely to get your vote in the election?
October 19, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Faces of the Road: Annette Wilcox, a fresh perspective on life OTR
Retired truck driver, Annette Wilcox, recounts life over the road in her book "Bumping The Dock: A Story of God’s Grace and an 18-Wheeler". Details here.
October 19, 2020
Business
TIA names new leadership as broker regs conflict takes shape
Anne Reinke's hiring as President & CEO of the broker group comes amid conflict between truckers' groups over transparency regs. Also: 10,000th 579 UltraLoft.
October 19, 2020
Overdrive Radio
The day an ELD mandate protestor and ELD provider visited the White House to talk brokers
In this week's episode of Overdrive Radio, Mike Landis and C.J. Karman recall how they came together to speak with the White House chief of staff about brokers.
October 16, 2020
Business
International Truck parent Navistar agrees to $3.7B acquisition by Volkswagen’s Traton
Volkswagen parent company Traton has agreed to acquire Navistar for $3.7 billion – a value of $44.50 per share of the remaining 84% of the company that Traton didn’t already own.. In other news: Register here for the FMCSA’s broker freight listening session; HOS waiver for wildfire emergency relief extended.
October 16, 2020
Small Fleet Champ
Winning small fleet’s custom trucks tie to its spinoff businesses
James Davis Trucking's collection of custom trucks reflects one of owner James Davis' closely related businesses. Read more about JDT's spinoffs here.
October 16, 2020
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD makers report ongoing updates as drivers navigate new hours options
Some ELD apps sowed confusion for drivers trying to use new split-sleeper options. ELD makers acknowledge that software updates are being deployed to correct.
October 15, 2020
Business
FMCSA extends comment period on broker transparency petitions
Truck drivers now have an extra month – through Nov. 18 – to comment on a petition that calls for increased rates transparency from brokers. In other news: Landstar opened a new facility in Georgia; a trucker was named a Highway Angel for stopping to help at an accident scene.
October 15, 2020
Channel 19
A truck stop giant on I-81, with new dining options, plans even more parking
Look around White's Travel Center and the truck stop owner's new Quaker Steak and Lube restaurant, as well as find out what's coming to the truck stop here.
October 15, 2020
Voices
POLL: What aspect of the truck-stop experience, broadly speaking, has most significantly changed since COVID?
If you weighed in with this poll prior to 10/15/20 at 11 a.m., weigh in again, as our prior poll did not report results correctly. Which of these areas has seen the most change when it comes to how you interact with truck stops since March 2020?
October 15, 2020
Business
Cummins intros new EPA-compliant 2021 engine lineup; Kenworth launches battery-electric Class 8 model
Cummins on Tuesday unveiled its lineup of 2021 emissions-compliant X12 and X15 on-highway engines. In other news: Kenworth launched its new T680E battery-electric Class 8 truck; Maverick Transportation announced two new sign-on bonuses for drivers, as well as an increase to its referral bonus.
October 14, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Practicing the ideal of unconditional love amid the unrest of our time
Bigotry had been around long before Jesus’s time, and his interactions with those deemed unworthy put him at the center of controversy with the leaders of his time.
October 14, 2020
Small Fleet Champ
Getting smoked out of Oregon latest hurdle for Overdrive’s inaugural Small Fleet Champ
JDT Trucking wins the inaugural Overdrive Small Fleet Champ award due to steady growth, driver benefits, community contributions and much more. Details here.
October 14, 2020
Business
Trucker busted with over 3,100 pounds of meth, other narcotics
A truck driver was arrested after being caught with what the Border Patrol says is the second-largest drug bust at the border in the agency’s history. In other news: Carriers get waiver to add pulsating brake lights to tanker trailers; a new truck inspection facility opened in Seguin, Texas.
October 13, 2020
Business
Streamlined PPP loan forgiveness covers most all small trucking operators
The U.S. Small Business Administration's simplified PPP loan forgiveness form applies to those with loans of $50,000 or less. Details here on Overdrive.
October 12, 2020
Business
DAT: Van spot average rate hit a record high recently, more rates trends
Rates across the dry van, flatbed, and reefer segments all continued to climb through the first week of October. Details here on Overdrive.
October 12, 2020
Business
Driver feedback wanted on I-10 truck parking issues
Truck drivers are being asked to provide input on the challenges and issue they face with truck parking along a corridor of I-10 from California to Texas. In other news: More than 1,400 Kenworth T680 trucks are being recalled for a potential brake issue; new hotshot-specific towing bed.
October 12, 2020
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The January Trucker of the Month credits here tells a story of perseverance through accidents and injuries, and building a team around him to excel despite the barriers fate’s thrown at him. His rock-solid biz foundation? Ashlyn White, his wife, who nominated him for the honor.
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