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Business
Comment now on FMCSA’s proposed pilot for shorter 14-hour clock pauses
File your comments now on FMCSA's proposed pilot to allow drivers to pause the 14-hour clock with 30-min.-3-hour breaks. IIHS: Tech reduces crash likelihood.
September 3, 2020
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Hours of Service
Hours changes and personal conveyance, coercion, rates
Reps from CVSA, FMCSA discuss combating coercion as the hours of service rule's new flexibility is set for Sept. 29. Read more and watch here on Overdrive.
September 3, 2020
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Business
Truckers received more than 10,000 warnings, citations for traffic violations during Operation Safe Driver Week
Law enforcement officers issued more than 10,000 citations and warnings to commercial truck drivers for various unsafe driving behaviors during July’s Operation Safe Driver Week. In other news: The big three truck stop chains are honoring truckers throughout September. Action in two trucking-related court cases.
September 2, 2020
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Hours of Service
New hours of service rule, new perspectives on enforcement readiness, split rest
The new hours of service rule will go into effect Sept 29th at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time. Will enforcement be ready? Learn more from FMCSA, CVSA, others.
September 2, 2020
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Business
Pivotal decision looms in case to preserve leased owner-operators’ ability to work in California
During a high-level federal appellate court hearing, trucking groups argued that motor carriers should remain exempt from California's restrictive A.B. 5 law.
September 2, 2020
'California's war on the owner-operator model' looking up to the sky with palm trees
Business
Spot rates shot up again in August as supply chain shocks continue
Rates in the month continued to soar as freight market participants grappled with the shockwaves wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic/shifting consumer habits.
September 1, 2020
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Business
IRS: Paper 2290 filers, expect delays in processing
IRS outlines alternatives for proof of Form 2290 payment given likely delays in Schedule I receipts for paper form filers. In other news: Be wary of increased cargo theft activity Labor Day weekend; certain International HX trucks recalled; women truckers convoying to celebrate first female vote.
September 1, 2020
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Business
Get prepped now: CVSA Roadcheck inspection event this week
Can you survive a Level 3 driver inspection? A more involved Level 1 with the truck? Here’s some direct tips from enforcement personnel who will be inspecting trucks and operators next week during Roadcheck, Sept. 9-11. Plus: Jurisdictional ‘best bets’ for increased enforcement.
September 1, 2020
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Channel 19
With COVID, states allowed food trucks at public rest areas — have you seen one?
As cities and states added restrictions to reduce the impact of COVID-19, a few states put programs into place to have food trucks at rest areas. More here.
September 1, 2020
corn dog food truck at rest area
Gear
Vehicle Inspection Systems’ road simulator
Vehicle Inspection Systems’ VIS-Check: Road Simulator is a suspension and steering diagnostics system engineered to recreate road conditions safely and easily in the shop to help technicians view undercarriage components under harsh operating conditions a
September 1, 2020
Trucker Talent Search
Watch: Trucker Talent Search finalists’ performances in 2020 contest’s finale
John Malayter won the 2020 Trucker Talent Search with a performance of an original song, earning a day-long recording session at Jay's Place in Nashville.
August 31, 2020
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Overdrive Extra
Faces of the Road: ‘I keep my life happy,’ says Somali driver, sharing his values
Mowliid, an owner-operator originally from Somalia, shares his values and discusses what's important in life, and trucking, with our own Paul Marhoefer.
August 31, 2020
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Business
Some good news in the truck-purchasing landscape: Owner-ops’ credit scores rising long-term
A hesitancy to extend various forms of credit at lower rates has grown most in recent years for new carriers with authority “and 1-3-truck operators, regardless of their credit score,” said one lender.
August 31, 2020
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Trucker Talent Search
Flatbedder John Malayter wins Trucker Talent Search with his original ‘Take Me Back to Tennessee’
Flatbed driver John Malayter is this year's Overdrive-Red Eye Radio's Trucker Talent Search winner with his song "Take Me Back to Tennessee." Details here.
August 28, 2020
trucker talent search winner john malayter inside semi truck with guitar
Pride & Polish
Here are the seven rigs crowned 2020 Pride & Polish champs
Check out the first-ever virtual Overdrive's Pride & Polish truck-beauty championship photo contest winners.
August 28, 2020
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Small Fleet Champ
The secrets to growing — and excelling — beyond one truck: Delegate, manage costs, be fair and honest
This panel of Small Fleet Champ finalists delivered a myriad of insights in business development, cost management and more in a push to grow the business.
August 28, 2020
zoom discussion with James Davis, Max Heine, John Mcgee, and Evan Guckien
Business
Shorter 14-clock pauses: FMCSA wants feedback on pilot test
FMCSA wants feedback on a 30-min.-3-hour 14-hour duty window pause in the hours of service as it proposes a pilot program. In other news: A multi-state mileage-based user fee truck pilot begins Oct. 1. Love’s opened new stores in Texas and Illinois.
August 28, 2020
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Small Fleet Champ
Growing, diverse flatbed carrier wins Overdrive’s new small-fleet award
James Davis, of JDT Trucking, is the winner of this year's Small Fleet Champ competition. Learn more about this flatbed carrier here on Overdrive.
August 28, 2020
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Regulations
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Regulations
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