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Channel 19
Update: Brokered transaction transparency investigations, resources, listening session upcoming
A comment period on brokered-transaction transparency, contract disclosure waivers and potential changes remains open through October 19, and FMCSA has promised a listening session this month. Meanwhile, review views on the issue and the brass tacks of the 371.3 regulation here.
October 1, 2020
Channel 19
Making the decision to accept your fleet’s camera — or not
What triggers the Lytx company's DriveCam cameras to record? How are recordings stored? Other questions addressed in evaluation of this owner-op's situation.
September 30, 2020
Business
FMCSA launches online hours of service example tool
FMCSA’s new interactive ETHOS tool for understanding the hours of service changes. A trucker was named a Highway Angel for helping extinguish a truck fire and saving a fellow driver. I-15 ramps closures are planned for Oct. 4-7 near Las Vegas.
September 30, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Data, not hunches, should clarify safety prospect of younger drivers
The new pilot program is aimed at collecting data about younger drivers and interstate driving. Discover more about the military-trained driver pilot here.
September 30, 2020
Business
Western Star unveils next-gen vocational truck, new transmission
Western Star's next-generation vocational truck, the 49X, is designed to be lighter than the 4900, more durable, and easier to upfit. Check it out on Overdrive.
September 30, 2020
Partners in Business
What to look for when buying a used truck
When buying a used truck, follow these steps to narrow your list of potentials to ensure you get exactly what you need and want. Learn more here on Overdrive.
September 30, 2020
Gear
Brooklyn Bedding’s sleeper cab bed
Brooklyn Bedding’s Fuel Bucket Bed for sleeper cabs features a proprietary vinyl cover with creased corner seals built to provide optimal moisture proofing; a proprietary bladder designed with a cotton cover to soak up as much as 60 gallons of diesel fuel
September 30, 2020
Business
Widespread staged-accident insurance fraud uncovered
A U.S. Attorney has charged 28 individuals for allegedly intentionally causing accidents with tractor-trailers to get insurance payouts. A Mack-centered truck show will go on this weekend in PA. OOIDA released HOS educational videos. KeepTruckin customers get Drivewyze weigh station bypass access.
September 29, 2020
Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: Has your ELD updated its compliance-assist elements to reflect the hours changes?
Whether you’ve tried out any of the new flexibilities in the hours of service rule or not, this poll asks if your electronic logging device has updated the underlying rule-sets in its time counters/other compliance assist elements as of September 29.
September 29, 2020
Channel 19
Point of emphasis from readers: Hours of service regs all about how much you can drive
Hypothetical scenarios around HOS regulations spark reader conversations, pointing to a fact sometimes miscontrued. Duty limits are all about drive time.
September 29, 2020
Pride & Polish
Pride & Polish Working Combo, 2016-’21: Pink tribute truck grows on fleet owner
Learn all about West Coast Transporation's breast cancer awareness wrapped 2018 Kenworth, winner of Overdrive's Pride & Polish Working Combo category for 2020.
September 29, 2020
Business
Trucking Law: No false positives, no room for excuses in today’s drug tests
Today's drug testing is more sophisticated and accurate than ever. Dr. Alexander E. Underwood discusses modern-day drug tests and consumer CBD products.
September 29, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Never hire someone you can’t fire, and other lessons in expansion
"It looks great on paper: Add a truck or trucks, grow a small fleet business," says Gary Buchs in this commentary on driver hiring. Learn before you start.
September 28, 2020
Pride & Polish
Pride & Polish Working Combo, 2015 & Older: ‘The Goose’ sports nice nest for owners
Daniel and Phyllis Snow's 1996 Freightliner Classic XL, 'The Goose', won this year's Pride & Polish Working Combo, 2015 & Older category. Details on Overdrive.
September 28, 2020
Business
DOL looks to better define ‘independent contractor’ for business
Do you have what it takes to be a part of FMCSA’s planned driver advisory panel? How to throw your hat into the ring here. In other news: Comment on DOL’s IC proposal; small Wabash van recall; autonomous hours of service waiver denied.
September 28, 2020
Hours of Service
Here are the changes taking effect for 14-hour rule, 30-minute break
Prepared for the upcoming hours of service changes? Discover what you need to know while operating under the revised 14-hour and 30-minute break rules here.
September 28, 2020
Business
Four finalists named for Transition Trucking military vet rookie trucker award
Four military veteran truck driving rookies have been named finalists for Fastport’s Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, which will award the winner a fully-loaded Kenworth T680. ATBS will host a benchmark and trends webinar next week.
September 25, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Final review: Hours of service recap, questions answered with FMCSA
How 'to work your day' with the new rule in effect Sept. 29, in the words of FMCSA's Joe DeLorenzo. New flexibilities in this week's Overdrive Radio podcast.
September 25, 2020
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'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough times
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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