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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

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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

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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

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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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New ‘FreightPower’ point of access to Schneider loads

Schneider Logistics’ new FreightPower app hopes to improve experience of independent owner-operators with the brokerage. In other news: U.S. 95 down to one lane NB and SB Sunday night, and Transport America fleet aims at greater dedicated operations.

November 13, 2020

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Overdrive Extra

‘The most difficult part was logging in’: Independent trucker walks through DOT Clearinghouse self-check process (with step by step photos)

Independent operators and small fleets must have DOT Clearinghouse check completed by Jan. 5, 2021. Learn about the self-check process here on Overdrive.

November 13, 2020

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Navistar, Cummins partnering to develop Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck

Cummins and Navistar announced they will work together on the development of a Class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells. And other news: Circle Logistics adds ‘Book It Now’ feature for Truckstop.com; new cell signal booster from Wilson Electronics.

November 12, 2020

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Owner-op Todd Graham’s two-truck leased operation, powered in part by this 2003 KW W900

Find out all about Todd Graham's advocacy efforts, business philosophy, and what powers his two-tractor leased trucking operation here on Overdrive.

November 12, 2020

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Trucking Law: Does workers’ comp cover COVID-19 infections?

In this installment of Trucking Law, Brad Klepper explains if COVID-19 is considered a workplace injury covered by workers' compensation.

November 12, 2020

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Nikola says it has received subpoenas from federal investigators over fraud claims

Nikola confirmed the company and some of its officers and employees received subpoenas for alleged fraud. And other news: Volvo’s D13 Turbo Compound engine is now standard in several VNL models; and Continental Express introduced its newest ‘Fleet of Heroes’ truck.

November 11, 2020

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Supply chain, like COVID, expected to ‘get worse before it gets better’

Trucking's supply chain may see better days as soon as early 2021, predicts Thermo King's Paul Kroes, but the pandemic may cause problems this winter.

November 11, 2020

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Fighting ID fraud in the broker-carrier transaction isn’t solely on truckers

When ID thieves get between legitimate brokers and carriers, it's the trucker that bears the brunt of the burden. Learn how to combat this here on Overdrive.

November 11, 2020

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Owner-operator income spiked in recent months as pandemic recovery gained steam

The recovery from the COVID-19 shutdowns in the second quarter has been good to many trucking sectors — leading to better take-home pay for owner-operators.

November 10, 2020

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Senate’s DOT bill maintains ELD waiver for livestockers

The Senate’s proposed DOT funding bill would continue the ELD waiver for livestock haulers. And other news: New York is once again trying to crack down on low-bridge strikes with a week-long enforcement campaign; and Cargo Transporters announced a driver pay increase for 2021.

November 10, 2020

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Navistar, Volkswagen agree on buyout terms with deal closure set for 2021

Volkswagen’s parent company Traton and Navistar have agreed to terms on a buyout deal for Traton to acquire Navistar for $3.7 billion. And other news: The Super Dispatch car-haul loads platform is adding more services; and Daimler is recalling a small number of Freightliner and Western Star trucks.

November 9, 2020

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POLL: Direct freight, minus the broker — is it a reality (or a goal) for your business?

Independents, is direct shipper contracting a reality for your business today? An aspiration? Or do you work through one or more brokers and like it that way? Weigh in here.

November 9, 2020

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Overdrive Extra

Owner-operator, independent contractor: It’s all in the definition

Overdrive contributor Clifford Petersen here breaks down the conversation around current pursuit of the defining 'independent contractor' at the federal level.

November 9, 2020

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Overdrive Radio

Where’s the ‘sweet spot’ size for small fleets? And other insights into owner-op growth

Owner-operators share their insights on balancing sizing of their small fleets, hiring and retaining the best drivers, and more. Details on Overdrive.

November 6, 2020

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'Gangster Hauler': Al Capone-themed 1967 Kenworth W925

Airbrushed murals around the rig feature Al Capone and similar 1920s-era gangster themes, while the rig's interior depicts a barroom scene, complete with a chandelier, mounted Tommy guns and more.

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Court shoots down operator’s driverless warning-device waiver lawsuit as FMCSA gives 5-year extension

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No more paper numbers: U.S. military freight update, amid ‘shadowy’ practices

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Broker 'fines' shaving the bottom line? How truckers can fight and win

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FMCSA details upcoming hours-of-service flexibility test rules

Home to stay: Mintu Pandher on 2017 ELD protest legacy, non-domiciled CDL crackdown

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