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Overdrive Radio
Martin Herman on the value of roadside inspections â and his Big Cam-powered 1970 KWâs transformation
Martin Herman, independent owner-operator and tank-doubles hauler, discusses upcoming Brake Safety Week inspection and his restored Kenworth needlenose W925.
August 21, 2020
Business
ATA asks Maritime Commission to intervene in disputes over ocean carrier fees
ATA filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission against foreign-owned ocean carriers over requirements to use specific container chassis. Groups representing railroads are petitioning for hours of service relief. Loveâs opened its largest location yet in Georgia.
August 21, 2020
Business
Cargo theft numbers rose during second quarter COVID slowdown
Cargo theft recording firm SensiGuard saw a significant year-over-year increase in theft activity in the second quarter.
August 20, 2020
Channel 19
PBBT brake inspections and liquid freight â key considerations
If you haul liquid bulk, whether in a tanker or in totes, the difficulty of obtaining accurate weights at each wheel end with a PBBT during inspection can produce errors in readings. For Brake Safety Week 2020, too: Bet on a close focus on chafed hoses/tubes in the air system.
August 20, 2020
Business
Typical spot market dog days of summer a bummer no more â for now, at least
After the big fall with COVID-19 lockdowns early this year, average spot rates closed last week at highest points in nearly two years -- more weekly data here.
August 20, 2020
Business
Colorado-based carrier to haul U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in T680
A Colorado-based carrier will use a Kenworth T680 to transport the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Colorado to Washington, D.C., in early December. In other news: Electric powertrain maker Hyliion partnered with Idealease to offer short-term leases of hybrid-diesel-powered Class 8 trucks.
August 19, 2020
Channel 19
Building the foundation: Knocking on doors with a Texas-based hotshot trucker
Read about hotshot trucker Joey Terra's foundational relationships with his customers (brokers, too), which distinguish his hauling business's efforts.
August 19, 2020
Business
FMCSA seeks feedback on petition to increase broker transparency
FMCSA will open a comment period Wednesday on a petition from OOIDA to increase broker transaction transparency with carriers. A section of I-70 in Colorado west of Denver is closed due to wildfires.
August 18, 2020
Business
Top 15 most intense states when it comes to brakes, maintenance enforcement
Texas, Virginia, North Dakota ⌠even with the slow priority drift toward an emphasis on traffic enforcement, data shows these states and others keying on brakes issues and vehicle violations. More insight on where to expect enforcement during Brake Safety Week.
August 18, 2020
Voices
POLL: Whatâs your view of increasing vote-by-mail/other early-vote options for the 2020 election?
With the President crying out against expanding vote-by-mail options and some states having long since proven at least its its efficacy/feasibility in past elections, whatâs your view of expansion of mail-in-voting efforts as well as potentially expanded early-vote options? Weigh in here.
August 18, 2020
Business
Used equipment marketplace adds depth, speed for buyers
Equipment Experts provides buyers in the trucking, construction, agriculture and forestry markets with comprehensive equipment data and tools. Details here.
August 18, 2020
Gear
Whitingâs cordless disinfectant applicator
Whiting Systems is now offering Gracoâs SaniSpray HP 20 Cordless to meet the demand for an efficient, effective and ultraportable disinfectant applicator. The sprayer is built with high-grade materials that are compatible with disinfectants, sanitizers an
August 18, 2020
Trucker Talent Search
Blues legend and former trucker Watermelon Slim, country singer Jayne Denham to judge Trucker Talent Search finale next week
The judges will determine which of three finalists wins the 2020 contest. The winner will receive a dayâs recording session at a Nashville studio and will be featured in Overdrive.
August 17, 2020
Business
New York-based moving company official charged for allegedly defrauding customers
Yakov Moroz, the president of Great Movers Inc. and its successor company New City Movers, and company employee Tal Ohana, were charged after allegedly defrauding customers. Hirschbach Motor Lines announced a new pay incentives program for lease operators.
August 17, 2020
Business
FMCSAâs acting boss Jim Mullen stepping down at monthâs end
Jim Mullen, whoâs helmed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in an interim capacity since October 2019, is leaving the agency at the end of August.
August 15, 2020
Pride & Polish
The model builder and his passion behind the 1/58th âLady in Redâ
Eston Hoffman, of Hoffman Mechanical Design, built the scale replica of owner-operator Steve Bixler's "Lady in Red". See his other work here on Overdrive.
August 14, 2020
Business
Trucker named Highway Angel for helping motorist from burning minivan
This professionals quick-thinking when a burning minivan passed him unawares saved a life. In other news: Slow down â big I-95 lane shift coming in Rhode Island. New âemployment automation platformâ offers W2 employment to CDL drivers to pick and choose freight assignments.
August 14, 2020
Business
Protest expected to shut down Chicago interstate Saturday
If youâre heading through Chicago Saturday, be wary of a protest that authorities warn will shut down a portion of I-94. In other news: Iowa DOT plans to add 247 truck parking spaces to rest areas in the coming years. The annual Make-A-Wish Convoy will be held virtually Sunday.
August 13, 2020
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