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Business
A passion for trucking — scenes from 10-4 on D.C. on the National Mall
Passionate truckers join together for 10-4 on D.C. in hopes of making things better for future generations. Look at scenes from this year's 10-4 on D.C. here.
October 2, 2020
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Business
ICYMI: Pandemic boosts telehealth’s inroads with trucking
Overdrive's "No Turning Back" series examines the possible longer-term impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the trucking industry. Read the full story here.
October 2, 2020
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Business
Former acting FMCSA chief joins self-driving tech firm
Jim Mullen, the former Acting Administrator of the FMCSA, has joined self-driving technology company TuSimple to serve as its Chief Legal and Risk Officer, effective immediately. ELD provider Pedigree has partnered with Drivewyze to offer weigh station bypass services.
October 1, 2020
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Voices
Vote-by-mail concerns many readers
The increase of vote-by-mail ballot options for this year's presidential election, in a state with multiple voting options, worries many Overdrive readers.
October 1, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Regulations
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